About this Event
Come away with TANYS the weekend of November 20-22 for a theatrical adventure! We can't wait for you to join us for this year's Festival: Some Enchanted TANYS!
TANYS is thrilled to be back in Rome, NY again. Get ready for a FULL Festival weekend of performances and other Festival fun, with theatre friends old and new.
The TANYS Festival is one of the BEST deals you'll find anywhere to be immersed in the live theatre experience. Whether you're new to Festival, or a longtime attendee, this event is the highlight of community theatre in New York State. Come learn, network, and have tons of FUN!
Here's what you can look forward to:
Several performances bundled in 4 sessions:
- Friday night session
- Saturday morning session
- Saturday afternoon session
- Sunday morning session
Informative feedback on every performance from our experienced Festival Adjudicators
The Saturday night Banquet featuring Costume and Centerpiece contests
BMI Supply Design Competition with CASH PRIZES for winners
Roving Adjudicator Merit Awards for productions adjudicated throughout the year (if you won a Merit Award this year, come to Festival to accept it in person!)
Silent Auction items to bid on (they make GREAT holiday gifts!)
TANYS-imprinted wearables and accessories to purchase
Network with friends old and new - fellow theatre lovers from across NYS and beyond!
All Festival details, including the FESTIVAL SCHEDULE, are on the of the TANYS website.
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Our official Festival hotel is the Hampton Inn (a Hilton property), 1352 Floyd Ave, Rome, NY. It’s a 15-minute drive from Rome Community Theater. You MUST reserve your room EARLY to get the special TANYS rate of $139 per night:
- ONLINE: Reserve your room . (NOTE: edit the info in the URL in your browser as needed, to reflect your check-in and check-out dates and the number of individuals in the room. This link EXPIRES on November 2.)
- PHONE: Call the Hampton at 315-709-0000 and tell them you’re attending the TANYS Festival. (NOTE: rooms by phone will be RELEASED to the general public on November 2. After that date, reservations will be honored on a space- and rate-available basis.)
Early registration deadline is SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025. Any registrations received after this deadline will incur a $10 late fee. REMEMBER: current TANYS individual members get a BIG discount on ticket prices!
ALL online registration options will END by 11:00 PM on Sunday, November 15, 2026. TANYS is unable to issue refunds for Festival registrations after November 15 - NO EXCEPTIONS.
Don't wait - register NOW to secure your spot at the don't-miss celebration of non-professional theatre in New York State!
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Have a question that's not answered here? Contact Festival Registrar Sharon Parker at 315-337-3254 or [email protected].
Q: What's included in a Superpass?
A: The Festival Superpass includes all 4 performance sessions, post-performance adjudications, the Friday night Afterglow (a gathering with fellow Festival folks for light food, drinks and conversation after the first performance session - open to Superpass holders ONLY), the Saturday night Banquet, and Saturday and Sunday lunches. A Superpass is BY FAR YOUR BEST DEAL to experience all the activities and fun of the Festival!
Q: My company is an Organizational member of TANYS. Does that mean I'm a TANYS member, so I can register at the TANYS Member rate?
A: No. To register at the TANYS Member rate, you must be a current paid INDIVIDUAL member of TANYS. A company's Organizational membership is NOT THE SAME as a person's Individual membership.
Q: What's a Qualified Participant?
A: A Qualified Participant is an Adjudicator, TANYS Board member, TANYS Festival Committee member, or verified actor/director/crew member/author for a Participating Company that has been invited to perform at Festival. ALL of the above, if they are not TANYS members, MUST be pre-approved to register at the Qualified Participant rate.
Q: I have special dietary needs for the Saturday night Banquet. How do I let you know?
A: Just note any special dietary needs on the online registration. If you have questions, please email Festival Registrar Sharon Parker at [email protected].
Event venue & nearby stays
Rome Community Theater, 8911 Turin Rd, Rome, United States
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