INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY
TROUPE #2891
MISSION STATEMENT:
The International Thespian Society (ITS), an honorary group for middle and high school theatre students, is a division of the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA). The mission of ITS is to honor student excellence in the theatre arts. Thespian troupes are just a component of a school’s theatre program. ITS membership offers many valuable benefits, services, and opportunities to troupe directors and Thespians alike.
Thespian induction is a great motivator for students to become more active in their school’s theatre program. Whether or not these students pursue careers in the performing arts, the skills that they learn through theatre and Thespian activities are invaluable and ensure that future generations will appreciate and support the arts in our communities.
Thespians serve as positive role models through mentor-ship and they work to artistically link the school and local communities through outreach support programs.
Examples of Honor Society Projects:
- Organization of department mentor-ship activities
- Packages to homeless shelters
- Cards to local children’s hospitals and to local nursing home
- Fundraising for causes such as the Make-a-Wish Foundation or troupes who have been affected by disaster
- Leadership role in the Theatre Department Awards Night
- Recruitment activities for local elementary and middle schools
- Participation in the Maryland Thespian Festival
ITS MEETINGS:
General ITS meetings will be held 1st Friday of every month depending upon holidays / rehearsal conflicts.
BECOMING A MEMBER:
In order to become an active member of the International Thespian Society the student must display a working knowledge of how to mount a production and the workings of a theatre company. This knowledge must be displayed in terms of hours worked on various theatre-related productions and activities. Students must accumulate a minimum of 60 points in order to be inducted as an active member with EDTA. Point sheets with values are available. To get more information, it is helpful to attend one of the monthly ITS meetings.
Students are required to fill out point sheets and turn in to Mrs. Carlson or ITS Secretary Collette Simkins.
Students may participate in all theatre and ITS activities and meetings as a “Thespian Apprentice”until their official induction. There will be recognition for accomplishments leading up to their official induction as a Thespian Member. Thespian Apprentices will have Thespian Member mentors to help them along the way.
Induction of New Members:
New members will be inducted into EDTA on a rolling basis but will be formally inducted in the spring induction ceremony in conjunction with Theatre Department Awards Night.
The International Thespian Society (ITS), an honorary group for middle and high school theatre students, is a division of the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA). The mission of ITS is to honor student excellence in the theatre arts. Thespian troupes are just a component of a school’s theatre program. ITS membership offers many valuable benefits, services, and opportunities to troupe directors and Thespians alike.
Thespian induction is a great motivator for students to become more active in their school’s theatre program. Whether or not these students pursue careers in the performing arts, the skills that they learn through theatre and Thespian activities are invaluable and ensure that future generations will appreciate and support the arts in our communities.
Thespians serve as positive role models through mentor-ship and they work to artistically link the school and local communities through outreach support programs.
Examples of Honor Society Projects:
- Organization of department mentor-ship activities
- Packages to homeless shelters
- Cards to local children’s hospitals and to local nursing home
- Fundraising for causes such as the Make-a-Wish Foundation or troupes who have been affected by disaster
- Leadership role in the Theatre Department Awards Night
- Recruitment activities for local elementary and middle schools
- Participation in the Maryland Thespian Festival
ITS MEETINGS:
General ITS meetings will be held 1st Friday of every month depending upon holidays / rehearsal conflicts.
BECOMING A MEMBER:
In order to become an active member of the International Thespian Society the student must display a working knowledge of how to mount a production and the workings of a theatre company. This knowledge must be displayed in terms of hours worked on various theatre-related productions and activities. Students must accumulate a minimum of 60 points in order to be inducted as an active member with EDTA. Point sheets with values are available. To get more information, it is helpful to attend one of the monthly ITS meetings.
Students are required to fill out point sheets and turn in to Mrs. Carlson or ITS Secretary Collette Simkins.
Students may participate in all theatre and ITS activities and meetings as a “Thespian Apprentice”until their official induction. There will be recognition for accomplishments leading up to their official induction as a Thespian Member. Thespian Apprentices will have Thespian Member mentors to help them along the way.
Induction of New Members:
New members will be inducted into EDTA on a rolling basis but will be formally inducted in the spring induction ceremony in conjunction with Theatre Department Awards Night.
