Parent Page
Greetings BHS Thespian Parents!
This page is for us to have an extra level of communication on events that occur outside of theater performances/rehearsals. This page will be updated frequently, and if you have any questions on these events email our director!
Outside of School Theater Events
Regionals
Time of Year: First Week of February
It’s Regionals Season!
The Regional Acting Competition is one of the largest Oregon Thespians events, involving a large number of students participating in three regions around the state. In the context of Oregon Thespians’ annual roster of events, this is the first step in a student’s effort to be selected to participate in the State Showcase during the State Festival, and qualify to participate in the International Thespian Excellence Awards Showcase auditions at the International Thespian Festival in June.
Students have selected their category, from solo musical to Dramatic solo acting, and everything in between!
Link to Regionals Website: https://www.oregonthespians.org/regionals
General Info for Day of Regionals
All Troupe Directors, Chaperones, and Student Participants are expected to follow the directions of their own school district’s expectations and protocols with regard to vaccination status, negative testing, and any other district requirements, in order to comply with that district’s protocols for participating in any field trip. Everyone must comply with any and all other necessary restrictions when attending this event.
All students are responsible for their transportation to and from the event.
All Participants are to wear a simple black shirt and pants or skirt. No visible writing.
The Troupe will provide food and drink, but if there are special needs, please let us know.
Oregon Thespians will follow state, district, and host site health and safety guidelines.
All participants, regardless of age, must complete a self check at home. If you are feeling ill or showing signs of sickness, stay home.
Anyone not adhering to these protocols will be subject to possible disqualification. Thank you for understanding and helping keep us all healthy and safe!
More information on Regionals to come next year...
Thespian State Conference
Time of Year: First or second week of April
The State Thespian Festival shall be held annually on the first Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in April. The three-day Festival is designed as a place where students and teachers learn from professionals in the field of theatre, share ideas, see school-based and student-based productions, give recognition, and celebrate the art of theatre.
Events can include: advocacy; workshops; one-act play marathon: Playwriting, Freestyle and Chapter Select; full-length performances; playwriting, acting, design and technical competitions; scholarships; Thespian Honor Troupe recognition; election of adult and student board members; and Troupe Director and Troupe Presidents meetings, among other events.
More Information on State to come next year...
Summer Fun At the Local Renaissance Faires
Time of Year: End of July
I grew up next to the original Renaissance Faire in Agoura, CA. There, I fell in love with theater at the Ren Faire, built an acting career, and made life-long friendships. I want my students to have that opportunity as well.
The Faire is like no other modern acting space. It's an immersive theatrical world that allows actors and audience to play many characters, often at the same time. It's both old and new, and still relevant. I see Faire as one of the best places for students to stretch and play in a safe.
Each Summer, we pack up our stage and go play at several local Renaissance Faires. It's a blast for parents and students.
More information on the Bardy Brats page!
