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BHS Thespian Parents: Welcome!
BHS Thespian Parents: Welcome!
Our department thrives because of community. This page is here to keep families updated on opportunities to get involved, support our performers and technicians, and help maintain the creative momentum that makes BHS Theatre what it is.
We update this page regularly throughout the school year. If you ever have questions, please reach out!
How You Can Help This Year
How You Can Help This Year
Our productions run on artistry, student leadership, and parent support. Here are the main areas where parent volunteers make the biggest impact:
Concessions Team (All Performances)
Concessions Team (All Performances)
When: Fall, Winter, and Spring shows (arrive about 45 minutes before curtain)
Sell candy and snacks before the show and at intermission
Help with simple set-up and clean-up
Why it matters: Concessions fundraising helps pay for scripts, costumes, sets, and Thespian activities.
Candy Donations: We gladly accept donations of individually wrapped candy to sell at intermission.
Backstage Parent Support
Backstage Parent Support
When: Tech Week and Performances
Supervise actors in the green room
Help keep dressing rooms organized
Assist with quick, simple fix-ups (safety pins, hair, costume pieces)
Why it matters: A calm, supervised backstage makes magic possible onstage.
Chaperones for Regional & State Thespian Events
Chaperones for Regional & State Thespian Events
Regionals (First Week of February)
Students compete in acting, musical theatre, technical theatre, and design events. This is the first step toward possible State and International recognition.
Chaperone needs:
Travel support
Student group supervision
Help coordinating meals and check-ins
State Thespian Festival (First or Second Week of April)
A three-day overnight event in Salem with workshops, shows, competitions, and scholarship opportunities.
Chaperone needs:
Overnight supervision
Help moving luggage, props, and costumes
Workshop and performance check-ins
General student support and safety
Costume & Prop Organization
Costume & Prop Organization
When: All year; especially important as we prepare to move into the new building.
Sorting costumes and props
Simple repairs
Boxing and labeling items
Helping with inventory
No sewing experience required—though sewing skills are always a bonus!
Specialty Skills & One-Time Projects
Specialty Skills & One-Time Projects
Do you have skills in carpentry, painting, sewing, hair/makeup, event planning, photography, graphic design, or organization?
We often have one-day tasks or short projects during set builds, tech preparation, or department clean-ups where your expertise could be a huge help.
Major Events & Parent Info
Major Events & Parent Info
Regionals (February)
Regionals (February)
The Regional Acting Competition is one of the largest Oregon Thespians events, involving students from around the state. It is the first step toward performing in the State Showcase and possibly the International Thespian Festival.
Note: Regionals is not a public performance; parents typically attend as volunteers rather than audience members.
More information on Regionals (Oregon Thespians)
State Thespian Festival (April)
State Thespian Festival (April)
The State Thespian Festival is held annually over three days in April. Students and teachers participate in workshops, see productions, compete in acting, design, and technical events, and celebrate the art of theatre.
More detailed information for families and chaperones will be shared as we get closer to the festival.
Summer Renaissance Faires (Bardy Brats)
Summer Renaissance Faires (Bardy Brats)
Each summer, our Bardy Brats troupe takes the stage at local Renaissance Faires. These events offer a unique, immersive theatre experience where students can explore character work, improvisation, and ensemble performance.
Parent roles:
Transporting set pieces and costumes
Helping supervise students during long days at Faire
Supporting hydration, shade, and general safety
More details can be found on the Bardy Brats page.
Stay Connected
Stay Connected
If you’re curious, interested, or ready to help, we’d love to hear from you.
Email the Director: shannon_dery@beaverton.k12.or.us
Instagram: @beavertonhigh.drama
Thank you for being part of our theatre family. Your support—big or small—keeps the program thriving and gives our students unforgettable experiences onstage and off.
Outside of School Theater Events
Regionals
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
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
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
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!
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