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.
Find out more information by visiting the Educational Theatre Association website.
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.
Find out more information by visiting the Educational Theatre Association website.
Benefits of Thespian Induction
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· Membership in the only international honor society for high school theatre arts students.
· A personalized membership card and certificate. · A year subscription to Dramatics magazine. · Membership in national organizations looks great on college applications. · 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:
□ 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
□ 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
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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 |
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 |
