Thespian Lab’s Digital Drama Challenge has been renamed to Thespian Horror Festival.

Why did we choose to renamed it?

Well, there are a few reasons..

1. A sharper thematic focus

– “Digital Drama Challenge” was a broad-brush name for any kind of online drama production. Renaming to “Thespian Horror Festival” signals right away that you’re in for spooky, horror-themed work rather than open-ended drama projects.

2. Seasonal timing
– Horror festivals naturally align with the October/Halloween season. We believe this will make an interesting production/project for student to work on before their year end break.

3. Enhanced storytelling opportunity
– Horror as a genre gives students clear stakes—tension, atmosphere, visual effects—that can be especially engaging in a digital format. Framing it as a “festival” suggests an immersive, multi-school showcase rather than a one-off contest.