Happy Opening Night to Sammy Menapace ‘27 in the Illinois HS Theatre Festival All-State Production of NEWSIES! 🌟 BREAK A LEG! #BenetFamily #Redwings #AllState #Newsies The Illinois High School All-State Production stands as a unique and unparalleled experience in the high school theater world. All-State is just one of the many parts of the Illinois High School Theatre Festival, which is produced by the Illinois Theatre Association every year. The All-State Production is a collaborative project where students from across Illinois unite to create something special that wouldn’t be possible through the efforts of any single school. Through their combined talents and hard work, they produce a show that highlights the incredible talent and creativity that exists within the state’s high school theater community.