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Thespians

International Thespian Troupe 5073

​Lawrence Free State High Shool

What is a Thespian?
​Actors and actresses are called thespians in honor of Thespis, a Greek playwright and performer. Around 535 B.C., Thespis added a new dimension to drama by stepping out of the Greek chorus during a performance and reciting portions of the text alone, becoming the first actor. He is also credited with inventing the theatrical mask.

Thespian with an uppercase “T” refers to a member of the International Thespian Society, the world’s largest honor society for theatre students. The designation “Thespian” includes student members who excel in technical and production fields as well as performance in their high school theatre.
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Find out more information by visiting the Educational Theatre Association website.
EDTA Website

Benefits of Thespian Induction 

· Membership in the only international honor society for high school theatre arts students.
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· A personalized membership card and certificate.
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· A year subscription to Dramatics magazine.
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· Membership in national organizations looks great on  college applications.
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· Eligibility for ITS scholarships and grants.

 ·Eligibility to audition for college scholarships 
  at the state and national thespian conferences.


To Be Inducted

 · Eligibility to receive scholarships from the Free State Thespian Troupe.
​​· Eligibility to earn Free State Thespian awards, like Best Actor, Best Technician, Best Thespian, and Most Promising Freshman.
​· Eligibility to receive Thespian graduation and honor items.
​· Eligible to serve on the Free State Thespian Executive Board.
You must have:
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□ 10 total points through Free StateTheatre
 
□ 1 point must be in Technical Theatre through Free State Theatre
 
□ 1 point must be in Community Service though Free State Theatre

 

How to get Points

Acting:
Mainstage: 4-7 points
Class Production: 3-5 points
Lab: 4 Points
One Act: 1-3 Points
Technical Theatre:
​Mainstage: 3-7 points
Class Production: 2-5 points
One Act: 1-3 points
Workdays: 0.1 per hour
Community Service:
TYA Day: 1 Point
Clean Out Day: 1 Point
Fundraising: 1 Point

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Miscellaneous:
State Conference: 3 points
International Conference: 5 points
Thespian Retreat: 2 points
Thespian Officers: 3-4 points
Directing: 2-4 points
Playwriting: 2-4 points
Meetings: 0.1 per


Lawrence Free State High School
4700 Overland Dr. 
Lawrence, KS 66049
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  • Home
  • About
  • 2020-21 Theatre Season
    • Current Production
    • Past Productions
    • Up the Down Staircase
  • Classes
    • Intro to Theatre
    • Acting 1
    • Acting 2
    • Stagecraft 1
    • Acting 3/Directing
    • Issue Theatre
  • Students
    • Officers
    • Thespians
  • Parents