Pre-order your 2026
Festival shirt
NO LATER THAN
NOVEMBER 6!
It's the BEST way to get the
STYLE, COLOR and SIZE
you want!
All the Festival shows will be printed on the back!
(Example only; available colors are shown below. Imprint will be black on light-colored shirts, white on dark-colored shirts.)
Again this year,
you can pre-order your Festival shirt in any of 25 colors!
LIMITED sizes and colors will be available to purchase onsite at the Festival.
Onsite prices start at $2 more than pre-order prices.
PLEASE NOTE:
Pre-orders are non-refundable.
Shirts will be available for pickup
at the Festival.
TAKE A STROLL DOWN MEMORY LANE
Check out awards and details from past TANYS Festivals!
Grab your tropical shirts and grass skirts, and meet us in
Rome, NY the weekend of November 20-22 for
the 2026 Festival...
Some Enchanted TANYS!
Our official Festival hotel is the Hampton Inn (a Hilton property) at 1352 Floyd Ave, Rome, NY.
The Hampton is a 15-minute drive from Rome Community Theater. Free hot breakfast is included. TANYS has negotiated a special group rate of $139 per night. To get this rate, DON'T DELAY! Reserve either online or by phone as soon as possible:
- ONLINE: Use THIS LINK. Check the dates that appear in the URL at the top of your browser - if needed, edit the URL so it reflects your check-in and check-out dates and the number of individuals in the room. This link will expire on November 2.
- BY PHONE: Call the Hampton at 315-709-0000 and mention that you’re attending the TANYS Festival. 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.
TANYS asks all Festival attendees to complete a Festival Evaluation after the event. We read all feedback, and use it to help improve future Festivals. The password to access this online evaluation will be in the goody bag you receive at registration.
We're back in Rome, NY this year, at the
Join us for a Festival weekend full of performances from across New York state - each followed by insightful feedback from our Festival adjudicators.
Plus a FULL schedule of fun activities with fellow theatre lovers!
With a Superpass, you can enjoy ALL that Festival offers!
Many thanks to BMI Supply,
our generous Festival sponsor!
- Four (4) performance sessions:
- Friday night
- Saturday morning
- Saturday afternoon
- Sunday morning
- Saturday and Sunday lunches
- including the popular Costume
and Centerpiece contests
- Presentation of Roving Adjudicator Merit Awards from throughout the year
- Silent Auction of unique gift-able items
- Cool merchandise for sale
- Network with theatre folks from NYS and beyond
Every year, the TANYS Festival is one of the BEST deals you'll find anywhere to be immersed in the live theatre experience!
Other accommodations in Rome include:
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites
90 Dart Circle
315-334-4244
Ramada Inn by Wyndham
200 S. James St.
315-336-4300
Petal & Bloom Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast
9094 Turin Rd.
315-225-3365
Has 5 private suites and can hold up to 17 guests