The 2025 Midwest Educational Technical Theatre Symposium (METTS) hosted by the USITT Midwest Regional Section will take place July 25-27, 2025, at Millikin University in Decatur, IL.

METTS is a weekend of training sessions for K-12 educators, including Certified Staff and volunteers who work with students in a technical theatre capacity. This event is specifically targeted to support and improve the skills of those training the next generation of technical theatre professionals.

METTS sessions cover a wide array of industry topics and are curated to train participants on the basics of technical theatre. Experience instruction from industry professionals during sessions like Counterweight Rigging Training and Designing a Flexible Repertory Light Plot to Sound Design: From Recording to Tech, How to be Flexible and Adaptive, Patch & Play: The Joy of Fabric Transformation, and more!

Need a place to stay during METTS? Optional housing is provided on-site at Millikin University and may be added during your registration.

Don't miss these early-bird savings!

Before July 1:

Member: $100 plus housing*
Non-Member: $150 plus housing

After July 1:

Member: $150 plus housing
Non-member: $200 plus housing

*Housing is available Friday. 7/25-Sunday, 7/27 for $40/night. Attendees must provide their own bedding for a Twin XL bed.

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

Support our upcoming event and connect with our community through one of the following Sponsorship tiers.

Presented By:

$2,000
Availability: 3 Slots - SOLD OUT

Includes:

• Recognition in event advertising

• Acknowledgement on social media leading up to the event

• Logo placement on our event sponsor banner (displayed at check-in)

• Recognition in a post-event thank-you email

• Table/booth space at the Opening Night Reception

Supported By:

$1,500
Availability: 5 Slots (4 Remaining)

Includes:

• Acknowledgement on social media leading up to the event

• Logo placement on our event sponsor banner (displayed at check-in)

• Recognition in a post-event thank-you email

• Table/booth space at the Opening Night Reception

Exhibitor:

$500
Availability: Unlimited

Includes:

• Logo placement on our event sponsor banner (displayed at check-in)

• Table/booth space at the Opening Night Reception

Interested in Corporate Sponsorship? Contact Lea Ann Quimby, USITT Sales & Events Manager.

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