Induction Requirements

To be inducted as a Thespian and to earn special honors past induction, students earn points for theatre-related work that they do as part of class or extra-curricular participation. 

• To become a Thespian, a student must earn 10 points (the equivalent of 100 hours of excellent work). 5 of those points should be acquired at the school where they are to be inducted.

• One point represents approximately 10 hours of excellent work. Use this formula in awarding points for items not specifically listed in the point system.

• Use the Thespian Induction Points Worksheet to calculate your qualifying points.

• Dues of $35

Events

Film Works

• Film Works is a statewide film challenge where student teams receive a prompt & create a film all in one week! 

• Films will be adjudicated and then premiered in person Jan 7, where the winner will be announced.

• This is a perfect opportunity for students to work independently on a creative project with their friends!

  • Registration opens Oct 2.

  • Registration closes Oct 20.

  • Film week is Oct 23-30

  • In Person Premier: TBA December

Regionals

• Regionals is the qualifying event for the Thespy Awards. Students first compete at Regionals, then states, and then, hopefully, at the International Thespian Festival at Indiana University. 

 In order to compete at the state festival, you must earn a superior/excellent at Regionals.

• Troupes are allowed to register 35 students for Regionals. Each student is allowed to do 2 Thespys. Students are allowed to bring both of their qualifying Thespys to States! All students must pay a flat fee of $15 to participate in Thespys regardless of how many Thespys they participate in.

• Students can register to compete in any of the Thespy categories: Monologue, Duet Acting, Group Acting, Solo Musical, Duo Musical, Group Musical, Mime, Film, Stage Management, Make-up Design, Set Design, Sound Design, Lighting Design, Costume Design, Costume Construction, Playwriting, or Theatre Marketing. Stay tuned for new Thespys coming your way! 

• Students may also register to be spectators, but must still pay the flat fee of $15 per student. 

  • Registration opens Nov 1. 

  • Registration ends Dec 1 at 11:59pm. (This is also when short films and playscripts are due)

NC State Thespian Festival!

• This is the main event! 

• The NC State Thespian Festival (States) is March 1-3, 2024 at ECU!

  • Registration opens Jan 22.

  • Registration closes Feb 2. Late registrations until Feb 9.  

• Here are the things you should expect from the Festival…

  • Workshops and Keynotes

  • Thespys

  • One Acts, Main Stage and All State Performances

  • Colleges & Scholarships

  • State Thespian Officer Leadership Opportunities

• We have several exciting opportunities to offer this year…

  • ECU Dance Showcase!

  • Title 1/Free Lunch/Reduced Lunch Festival Scholarships

  • All State Musical Auditions for actors and crew!