Events

About SETC Convention 2027

SETC Convention 2027 is the annual convention of the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC), held in person March 3–6, 2027 in Lexington, Kentucky, anchored at the modern, centrally located Central Bank Center. For four focused days the theatre community comes together to audition, hire, train and connect — students find their first opportunities, professionals expand their networks, and institutions recruit the talent they need.

Why attend

• Audition. Get hired. Find talent. SETC hosts one of the most active unified audition processes in the country, connecting talent directly with theatres, summer stock companies and producers who are actively hiring.
• Learn from working professionals. Workshops and masterclasses are led by artists and educators who are shaping the field right now.
• Build relationships. Theatre runs on relationships; from structured networking to informal conversations, the connections made at convention set you up for success.
• See the work. Festival performances bring theatre from across the Southeast onto one stage.
• Explore the whole industry at once. College and graduate programs, theatres, vendors and service providers all at one event.

Who should attend

• Students pursuing theatre training and professional opportunities
• Educators guiding the next generation of artists
• Professional actors, designers, directors and technicians
• Producing theatres and hiring organizations
• Colleges, universities, graduate and training programs
• Exhibitors, vendors and companies providing tools, technology and services that support the field

Registration

Registration opens on August 15, 2026. Register now.