The Dance and Theater festival celebrates the impact of Natya Shastra, a text on dramaturgy more than 5,000 years old.
Its mission is to bring groups presenting amateur and professional dance and drama to Greater Cincinnati’s diverse population of art patrons and artists.
THE PROCESS: THE FINAL LIST WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD. EACH ORGANIZATION/LIASON WILL BE CONTACTED BY AUGUST 3RD TO UPDATE YOU ON THE FINAL DECISION. WE CAN ONLY PRESENT FOUR TOTAL HOURS OF PROGRAMMING, SO PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR ITEM ENTRY IS 45 MINUTES MAX, WHICH GIVES US 10 MINUTES FOR TRANSITION AND FIVE MINUTES FOR EMCEE INTRODUCTION.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT AN ENTRY: AUGUST 1, 2026
As you fill out the form, please add the following information
- Tech Rehearsal Requirements (this is typically on the day of the program)
- Audio technician if needs to be contracted / can we handle this in-house?
- Light Board technician needs to be contracted / can we handle this in-house?
- Do you have sets included in the staging
- Cyc /Gobo/ rental of moving equipment for Gobo






