National Performing Arts Festival
February 18-22, 2026
Universal Studios, Orlando
The National Performing Arts Festival by WorldStrides provides the opportunity for theatre students to perform on a national stage, receive feedback and instruction from a panel of professionals, and interact and learn from each other. The festival fosters an atmosphere of sharing, learning, and collaboration in the interest of all performers and stage crew improving their craft.
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Want more info? Here's a link to a recording of our info meeting: https://iu.zoom.us/rec/play/21WqljhKxXJFSjfNINZ84dCvashcuINUc-jj-1Oap4NM3hduviOgPLFceuCMZpld5N2o6UMMgJo_feqQ.px13YjuZf78HEB3S
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What's included in the trip?
â–ª Group performances are adjudicated by a panel of professional theatre experts. Each performance receives a tailored feedback clinic intended to improve the overall performance and hone the craft of the performers.
â–ª All performers engage in workshops with professional acting, choreography, and vocal coaches. During the workshops, performers learn new content and are given in-depth, differentiated instruction by grade level.
â–ª Casting & Audition Information Session, featuring casting directors on the Universal Orlando® staff. The casting directors discuss everything from preparing for an audition to the day-to-day life of a cast member in a major theme park. This presentation is followed by a Q&A session.
â–ª Meet The Actor Session, featuring a lead actor at Universal Orlando Resort®. This actor discusses everything from their own journey to becoming a professional actor, background, education, and what it is like to perform every day in the parks. This presentation is followed by a Q&A session. A special performance is also included.
â–ª Exclusive Awards Ceremony, featuring a commemorative award for each group performance, special group awards and a Showcase award. In addition, awards are presented to outstanding individual performers. Additional recognition may be awarded at the discretion of the adjudicators. â–ª Festival Showcase on the Universal Orlando Resort® Lagoon Stage® at CityWalk®. The top Universal-appropriate performance(s) is showcased for the Universal public at the discretion of the adjudicators. â–ª Universal Orlando Resort® Park-to-Park Tickets are included with each festival package. The number of days and parks can be customized with certain restrictions.
â–ª Universal Orlando Resort® personnel on hand to ensure only festival participants have access to each venue.
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