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A tradition that was started when the troupe was chartered in 2006 is that when students are inducted into our chapter of the International Thespian Society, they are also sorted into one of our five "houses" (similar to the fictional traditions associated with the Harry Potter series). All of the houses were named after Shakespearean characters and there were originally two boy houses (Romeo and Puck) and four girl houses (Cleopatra, Desdemona, Viola, and Portia). Portia house was retired in the early years of the troupe and, in 2017, the troupe overwhelmingly voted to make all five of the remaining houses co-ed. These designations are really just for fun, and are used occasionally in various friendly competitions and formal events.
In 2013, the troupe officers instituted the annual "House Cup." This new tradition assigns points to the various houses throughout the year for everything from spirit competitions at the monthly meetings to the "Thespian Olympics" and "Color Wars." Rather than purchase a trophy, it was decided that we should build our own, and the 4'7" Thespian House Cup was created in the backstage scenery shop.
Below, you will find information about the various houses, as well as the winners of the annual Thespian House Cup.
House Cup:
2013-2014: Viola
2014-2015: Viola
2015-2016: Romeo
2016-2017: Viola
2017-2018: Romeo / Cleopatra
2018-2019: Puck
2019-2020: Desdemona
2020-2021: Puck
2021-2022: Cleopatra
2022-2023: Romeo
2023-2024: Desdemona
2024-2025:
Cleopatra:
Color: Gold
Animal: Snake
Quote: “Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale Her infinite variety.” (2.3.276-277)
Qualities: Determined, Charismatic, Clever, Glamorous
Play: Antony and Cleopatra
Crest:
Viola:
Color: Purple
Animal: Swan
Quote: “By innocence I swear, and by my youth, I have one heart, one bosom, and one truth.” (3.1.165-166)
Qualities: Bold, resourceful, intelligent, charming.
Play: Twelfth Night
Crest:
Desdemona:
Color: Black
Animal: Cat
Quote: "Do not doubt that. Before Emilia here, I give thee warrant of thy place. Assure thee, If I do vow a friendship, I'll perform it To the last article." (2.3.21-24)
Qualities: Strong, independent, truthful, loyal.
Play: Othello
Crest:
Romeo:
Color: Red
Animal: Lion
Quote:
Qualities: Determined, brave, charming, natural leader, compassionate, naive.
Play: Romeo and Juliet
Crest:
Puck:
Color: Green
Animal: Ferret
Quote: "Lord, what fools these mortals be!" (3.2.117)
Qualities: Mischievous, Quick-witted, and Funny
Play: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Crest:
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