Thespian Ranks:
Thespian - 10 points 2 to 5 Star Thespian - 20-50 points Honors Thespian - 60 points 7 to 11 Star Thespian - 70 - 110 points National Thespian - 120 points 13 to 170 Star Thespian - 130 - 170 points International Thespian - 180 Points * 1 point is = to 10 hours of quality work in theatre or related disciplines. Scholar Distinctions: Thespian Scholar - GPA of 3.0 or higher Vice President's List Scholar - GPA of 3.5 or higher President's List Scholar - GPA of 4.0 |
About the International Thespian Society
The International Thespian Society is the student honorary division of the Educational Theatre Association recognizing excellence in middle and high school theatre. Schools join the International Thespian Society by chartering a Thespian or Junior Thespian troupe, which serves as the honor society for their theatre student artists and technicians. The school administration appoints one adult adviser to lead the troupe, the official troupe director. That troupe director is a full professional member of EdTA. The troupe director recognizes and rewards student achievement by inducting eligible students into the International Thespian Society. Thespian Membership
Students in grades 9–12 who attend schools with active high school Thespian troupes can earn lifetime membership in the honor society. Troupe directors track student achievement and determine induction eligibility using a point system based on the quality and quantity of each student’s work in theatre and related arts. Thespians receive a wide range of benefits and opportunities throughout their high school careers and become Thespian alumni after graduation. |
Why Be a Thespian?
- Chapter Conferences - 3 day festival in early January at MTSU. Participate in workshops, college/university exhibitors, performance opportunities, and scholarship auditions.
- International Thespian Festival - 6-day festival in late June, packed full of performances, workshops, scholarship and college auditions, individual events, and camaraderie. Keynotes, interviews, and more with Broadway and Hollywood guests.
- Scholarship Opportunities - EdTA provides a variety of scholarships at the chapter and national levels. More than $200,000 in scholarships is awarded annually.
- College Auditions - provides the opportunity to audition for and meet with more than forty college and university representatives from across the country. Find out about Enrollment and scholarship opportunities directly through representatives after Festival.
- Auditions are for eleventh grade students only.
- Chapter/National Student Leadership -
- State Thespian Officer (STO): Elected to help the board plan and run chapter activities.
- International Thespian Officers (ITO): Elected by peers to serve as the voice of the ITS student membership. Must have served as a past or current officer at the troupe, chapter, or national level.
- Graduation Apparel - Be a 4 Star Thespian and get cords at graduation!!!!
- Discounts on Thespian Apparel and spirit merch!
Alumni Thespians and Ranks
Class of 2024:
Lillian E - Kaileigh H - Shelby H - Z H - Kerstin Y - |
Class of 2023:
Emma A - 4 Star Thespian (44.3) Sydnee B - Honor Thespian (68.2) Madelyn S - 4 Star Thespian (46) Leah S - 4 Star Thespian (42.5) Emily T - 7 Star Honor Thespian (72) |
Class of 2022:
Amy G - Thespian (13.2) Abby J - 5 Star Thespian (53.9) Cadence J - Thespian (10.2) Andrew T - 10 Star Honor Thespian (101) |
Class of 2021:
Steven B - 8 Star Honor Thespian (84.7) Zane B - 9 Star Honor Thespian (93.5) Casey E - Honor Thespian (66.7) Madison F - Honor Thespian (61.3) Rebekah L - 7 Star Honor Thespian (71.1) Emma M - 12 Star National Honors Thespian (125.2) Jeffrey P - Thespian (16) Anna T - 8 Star Thespian (82) Mackenzie W - Honor Thespian (62.9) James W - 5 Star Thespian (53.3) Danielle W - 4 Star Thespian (45.4) |
Class of 2020:
Ashley B - 3 Star Thespian (34.4) Parker C - 8 Star Honor Thespian (81.1) Kelsey C - 5 Star Thespian (59.1) Mac E - 4 Star Thespian (48.8) Eva F - 7 Star Honor Thespian (76.2) Cheyla F - 4 Star Thespian (45.8) Hannah H - 9 Star Honor Thespian (91) Hannah H - Honor Thespian (60.2) Natalie M - 7 Star Honor Thespian (79.3) Danielle R - 3 Star Thespian (34.5) Peyton W - 10 Star Honor Thespian (108.9) |
Class of 2019:
Dale C - 4 Star Thespian (40.6) Caroline C - 9 Star Honor Thespian (96.8) Katie D - 7 Star Honor Thespian (79.8) Noah F - 4 Star Thespian (40.6) Chasti G - Honor Thespian (63.8) Katelyn K - 4 Star Thespian (41) Sophie K - 7 Star Honor Thespian (75.7) Lily P - 4 Star Thespian (43.2) Ben R - 2 Star Thespian (22.3) Corbin T - 3 Star Thespian (39.1) |