More than 1,000 students at 69 high schools all across Maine are preparing for the 2024 Maine Drama Festival.

On March 8 and 9, at eight Regional competitions in Brewer, Ellsworth, Fairfield, Freeport, Saco, Skowhegan, South Berwick, and Windham, schools will present plays ranging from the classics to student written pieces. Schools compete in 2 classes: Class A (over 450 students) and Class B (less than 450 students). At of the Regional competitions, a panel of 3 judges will decide which performances advance to the State Finals on March 22 and 23.

The Finals for Class A will be held in the Strom Auditorium at Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport. The Finals for Class B will be held at Stearns High School in Millinocket. The Outstanding Performance at each State Final will be invited to perform their show at the New England Drama Festival, held this year at Attleboro High School in Attleboro, Massachusetts, on April 18, 19, and 20.

The performance schedule for each of the Regional Sites will be available on the Maine Drama Festival Facebook page located at https://www.facebook.com/medramafest/

A list of Regional Winners and all awards issued will be posted on the MDF Facebook page by the end of the day on Sunday, March 10.