Arkansas Communication & Theatre Arts Association upcoming events

Membership Renews (01 Aug 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Fall Conference 2026 (03 Sep 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT

This year's conference to be held September 3-5, 2026 at Northwest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville, and will feature dozens of workshops and panel discussions on timely topics in education, including but not limited to reducing students' communication anxiety, use of AI in creative classrooms, and incorporating new resources in speech, debate, drama, and media classrooms.

Hotel Information

ACTAA Fall Conference 2026 will be held September 3-5, 2026 at Northwest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville. Use the following booking link is for reservations at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Bentonville Rogers. This link will ensure you receive a special negotiated group rate ($109.00 One Queen Bed Room, $119.00 Two Queen Beds Room) provided for a set block of rooms that the TownePlace Suites provides us.

The conference weekend is a Razorback football home game weekend. Affordable lodging will be limited. The block and rate is limited, so please make your arrangements as soon as you can. Deadline to book at block rate is 08/13/26.

Book your room today!

Conference Refund and Cancellation Policy

Conference registration canceled on or before August 26, 2026, is refundable but subject to a $50 administrative fee. Registrants canceling on or after August 26, 2026, will NOT receive a refund. The following is a link to the full Conference Refund and Cancellation Policy.

Cancellation Policy

AGFC Generation Conservation Debate Regional (25 Sep 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Bentonville Tiger's Eye (09 Oct 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Conway Classy Classic (23 Oct 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

AGFC Generation Conservation State Finals (04 Nov 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Russellville Tournament (13 Nov 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

RHHS Virtual Forensics Festival (30 Nov 2026)

Mon, 30 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

MSM Theatre Throwdown (05 Dec 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 06:00:00 GMT

11th Annual Marshall-Spalter Cup (05 Feb 2027)

Fri, 05 Feb 2027 06:00:00 GMT

HIGH SCHOOL ONLY:

Congressional Debate (Open)
Varsity/Novice IPDA (HS) (IPDA HS Constitution)
Dramatic Interpretation
Dramatic Song Lyric Interpretation
Duo Interpretation
Duet Improv
Informative Speaking
Impromptu Speaking
Humorous Interpretation
Mixed Extemporaneous Speaking
Oral Interpretation (NCFL Rules)
Original Oratory
Program of Oral Interp

Arkansas Forensics & Debate State Championship Tournament (09 Apr 2027)

Fri, 09 Apr 2027 05:00:00 GMT

National High School Mock Trial Championship (13 May 2027)

Thu, 13 May 2027 05:00:00 GMT

NSDA National Speech & Debate Tournament (13 Jun 2027)

Sun, 13 Jun 2027 05:00:00 GMT

International Thespian Festival (28 Jun 2027)

Mon, 28 Jun 2027 05:00:00 GMT