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Revised November 2022. Guidelines are subject to change.
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As we welcome you to the International Thespian Festival (ITF) the health and well-being of our attendees, staff, and volunteers remains our number one priority. The following protocols for ITF continue to be informed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH), local governments, and our partners at Indiana University.
• The wearing of masks is OPTIONAL.
• Proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or negative test is no longer required for entry.
If you are experiencing COVID-19, flu, or cold symptoms or have recently been exposed, please stay at home and contact events@schooltheatre.org to cancel your registration.
COVID-19 related health guidelines are subject to change and revised policies may be in effect at the time of ITF, including, but not limited to, protocols to mitigate a COVID-19 variant/concern or University policy, such as the wearing of masks. We will continually assess changes and will adjust our policies according to updated public health guidance and applicable law.
For the most current information, refer back to this page or email events@schooltheatre.org closer to ITF. Protocol updates will also be sent to all attendees prior to ITF.
Thank you for your cooperation, support, and understanding. We look forward to seeing you in Bloomington!
Any attendee who believes they may be experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should alert their troupe leader, floor captain, or EdTA staff immediately. Should testing be recommended, visit IN.gov COVID testing and select Monroe in the test sites by county drop-down menu to find locations closest to IU Bloomington. You can also find at-home test kits at many retail pharmacies.
If you test positive, report your positive test to the ITF nursing staff using the COVID-19 self-report form. In the event of a positive test result, attendees will quarantine as outlined in IU's Isolation and Quarantine policy.
If you experience any symptoms of COVID-19 during ITF, alert your adult chaperone (students) or EdTA staff (adults) immediately, then contact ITF nursing staff to determine if testing is needed. Rapid testing will be administered on site as necessary.
Attendees must quarantine while awaiting test results.
Attendees who test positive will need to isolate per CDC guidelines. No refunds will be issued. In the event an attendee must continue isolating after ITF ends or requires special accommodations, any associated housing or meal expenses are the responsibility of the attendee.
Attendees who come in close contact with someone who tests positive (roommate, troupe member, etc.) but do not experience symptoms do not need to quarantine, but must wear a mask and should get tested for COVID-19 five to seven days after exposure.
The safety of all ITF participants is a top priority — and essential to making the event an enjoyable, educational experience. Please take time to read these rules carefully before you arrive on campus.
All dorm and floor captains must attend the Safety and Security Orientation in the Georgian Room at the Indiana Memorial Union on Sunday, June 18 from 7 – 8 p.m.
Students are required to attend event activities on campus during the week, and chaperones are expected to communicate regularly with students to ensure participation. Students are encouraged to stay on campus as much as possible, and may not leave campus after 11 p.m.
Students who violate safety rules may have their badge pulled by any adult chaperone who witnesses the infraction. If one of your students' badges is pulled, the Primary Contact must attend court with the student the following day at 8 a.m., unless otherwise instructed. Court is located in the Charter Room at the Indiana Memorial Union.
If an emergency or crime is in progress:
While attending ITF, you are a guest of the university. Behave graciously and respect your fellow attendees, university staff and students, and local citizens. Follow all posted rules in campus buildings — for example, no food or drink in the theatres, and no audio, video, or camera recording of performances. Fireworks are prohibited on campus.
All attendees should be alert throughout the week. Report any unauthorized person in your dorm to the safety team (floor captain, dorm captain, safety chairs). Err on the side of caution in any situation or behavior that doesn’t feel right — if you see something, say something.
Violations are divided into three categories with escalating consequences. These examples are not an exhaustive list. The ITF safety chairs have sole discretion to determine consequences for any violation not specifically listed. EdTA reserves the right to expel any participant from ITF should their actions disrupt the event or put other attendees at risk.
Attendees accumulating multiple minor infractions may be sent home at their own expense.
Depending on the severity of the infraction and response to the redirection or disciplinary action, an attendee may be sent home at their own expense.
Attendees caught in these activities are sent home right away at their own expense.
If the Primary Contact or chaperone does not show up for the 8 a.m. ITF court meeting, the student will have the opportunity to contact them and have them come to court by 8:30 a.m. More severe consequences will be dealt to no-shows.
If three or more students under the supervision of the same troupe director or chaperone are required to meet with security personnel, that adult may not be allowed to participate the following year.
We are here to help! Contact us at events@schooltheatre.org for more information. Please do not contact Indiana University regarding ITF policies. The policies for this private event vary from the policies IU has in place for their students, faculty, and staff.