CONFERENCE
INFORMATION
FESTIVAL/CONFERENCE 59
January 5-9, 2027
Location
Indiana University, Bloomington
The Department of Theatre and Drama (Lee Norvelle Drama Center)
Festival/Conference 59 Registration
The American College Theatre Festival showcases the finest in university theatre across the nation. Through eight regional festivals, the festival celebrates artistic excellence and offers students individual recognition through awards and scholarships in playwriting, acting, dramatic criticism, theatre management, directing, and design.
OPEN: BOLD Scholarship Application
DEADLINE: NOV 30 2026
Recipients will receive a conference registration waiver, along with lunch vouchers during the conference/festival!
For Questions email Joshua Wroblewski.
OPEN: Student Volunteers
DEADLINE: DEC 15 2026
STUDENTS! Volunteer to help out during conference/festival week for reduced or waived registration fees!
For Questions email Ashley Scallon.
CONFERENCE HOTEL INFORMATION
Cut-off date for all hotels: Dec. 20, 2026
All hotel rates include parking (except for oversized vehicles/vans/buses; contact individual hotel directly)
MAIN CONFERENCE/FESTIVAL HOTEL:
Biddle Hotel/IMU (Indiana Memorial Union)
900 East 7th St., Bloomington, IN 47405-1808
$119 (single/1 bed)-$139 (double/2 beds)/night
Booking link: https://bookings.imu.indiana.edu/search-rates?arrival=2027-01-03&departure=2027-01-10&hotel=&codeType=block&code=ACTF27
Hotel Phone #: 812-855-2536
ADDITIONAL/OVERFLOW HOTELS:
Hilton Garden Inn
245 N. College Ave, Bloomington, IN 47403
$129/night
Booking Link: https://tinyurl.com/5xrhp4hh
Hotel phone #: 812-331-1335
Springhill Suites
501 N. College Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47404
$129/night
Booking Link: STILL AWAITING SPECIFIC BOOKING LINK.
Hotel phone #: 812-337-7772 - ask for Dan or Jaime (or mention ACTF Region 3)