CA State Thespian Festival 2026: Full Schedule

Welcome to the CA State Thespian Festival 2026

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10:00am PDT

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

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In this workshop, students will learn the basic necessities for mixing a musical! We’ll break down what DCAs are, and why they make mixing easier and cleaner. You’ll learn simple, practical ways to set up DCAs and how to use them during performances. Using real musical theatre examples, this workshop will show you how to mix with confidence, react quickly, and focus on telling the story. By the end, you’ll have tools you can use right away in your next school production.

Teaching Artists

Julia Pinhey

Sound Engineer, Rental Manager, Teacher-High School, Santa Susana High School

Julia Pinhey has been the Technical Theatre Teacher at Santa Susana High School since 2019. Prior to working at Santa Susana, Julia taught at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, California. She loves working with students and sharing her passion for the arts. As a sound engineer... Read More →

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Estella 2113

Workshop, Audio

1:15pm PDT

AMA with a sound designer & engineer

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Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Estella 2113

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Join us for an exciting AMA with professional sound designer and engineer Julia Pinhey, who has worked on countless large scale productions including the recent Jesus Christ Superstar starring Cynthia Erivo at the Hollywood Bowl. Students can ask questions about troubleshooting live sound issues, advice on upcoming productions, working with high-profile performers, how to get started in the industry, or anything else production related!

Teaching Artists