International Thespian Society

The International Thespian Society is something new for Drama Club members.  Here is some general information about the ITS.

• What is the International Thespian Society?
  The International Thespian Society is the honorary theatre organization for students in high school and middle school. Operated by the Educational Theatre Association, ITS offers everything from varied performance venues to college audition opportunities to formal awards and scholarships. Since 1929, more than two million students, schools and educators have benefited from ITS membership.

• What are the benefits of membership in the International Thespian Society?
  Thespians receive the highest recognition due those who have demonstrated commitment and excellence in their school's theatre program. Thespians enjoy the sense of belonging and recognition inherent in being inducted into an honor society. Thespian membership encourages students to practice their craft and to grow as a person. The skills that they learn from a quality theatre arts education are creativity, self confidence, leadership, communication, interpersonal skills as well as specific theatre skills that will benefit them in their school days and beyond. Thespians are eligible for scholarships on the state and international levels, have the opportunities to attend the Thespian Festival and state conferences, and may hold leadership positions by serving on their State student boards or as one of our International Thespian Officers. Each newly inducted Thespian receives a one-year subscription to Dramatics magazine.

• How do students qualify for membership?
  Students qualify by earning points for their work in the theatre arts. ITS provides a point system guide for your use. The points listed are the suggested maximum for excellent work.

  For high school students, defined for ITS purposes as those in grades 9-12, one point is equal to ten hours of excellent work. In order to be eligible for membership in his or her high school troupe, a student must obtain a minimum of ten points. In addition, these points must be earned in a minimum of two productions and must be from two different production areas (i.e., acting and stage management)