Mark your calendars for the weekend of April 6-7, 2024 in Decorah! View the full schedule of events, accommodation information, and registration below.

Registration is now closed – please reach out to events@iowatheatres.org with questions.

2023 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE NOMINEES ARE ANNOUNCED!
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Schedule of Events

Saturday, April 6

Time	Event	Location
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.	Registration: Main Entrance (light lunch items provided) (vendors & displays in cafeteria until 4:30 p.m.)	Decorah High School Cafeteria 100 Claiborne Drive, Decorah, IA 52101
1:00 – 1:30 p.m.	Workshop #1:  “So You Want to Direct a Musical? A Look at Music Directing”	DHS Classroom
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.	Workshop #2: “Grants & You: Opportunities Through the Iowa Arts Council”	DHS Classroom
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.	ICTA Annual Membership Meeting	DHS Study Hall
3:00 – 3:30 p.m.	Break (refreshments provided)	DHS Cafeteria
3:30 – 4:00 p.m.	Workshop #3: “Non-profit Strategic Planning & Governance”	DHS Classrooms
4:00 – 4:30 p.m.	Workshop #4: “Setting the Stage for the Future: Engaging Youth in Community Theatre”	DHS Classrooms
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.	Free Time Dress for Awards Gala (suggested attire: semi-formal)	On own
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.	Awards Gala (registration, cash bar, hearty hors d’ouerves, photo booth)	T-Bock’s Upstairs 206 W Water St – 2nd Floor, Decorah, IA 52101
7:30 p.m.	Awards of Excellence Presentation	T-Bock’s Upstairs
9:00 p.m.	Awards Gala ends

Sunday, April 7

Time	Event	Location
On own	Explore Decorah	https://visitdecorah.com/
2:00 p.m.	Performance of “Fun Home”, New Minowa Players	New Minowa Players Theatre 906 South Mill Street, Decorah, IA 52101

Package Pricing

• All Access Package (all events & meals) – $90
• All Day Saturday (includes Daytime and Gala) – $75
• Saturday Daytime only (includes 4 sessions, light lunch, & snack) – $40
• Awards of Excellence Gala Reception & Ceremony – $35
• Sunday “Fun Home” Performance ticket only – $15

Accommodations

The hotels below are recommended in Decorah for Convention 2024:

Additional area accommodations can be found at visitdecorah.com – click ‘Stay More’.

Workshops

• “So You Want to Direct a Musical? A Look at Music Directing”
  Dr. Jonathon Struve, Adjunct Faculty in Vocal Music, Luther College 
• “Grants & You: Opportunities Through the Iowa Arts Council”
  Frank Sposeto, Iowa Arts Council Board of Directors
• “Non-profit Strategic Planning & Governance”
  Shannon Dallenbach Durbin, Executive Director, Arthaus
• “Setting the Stage for the Future: Engaging Youth in Community Theatre”
  Aaron Kvale, New Minowa Players

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