Jamie Oettle (Theatre GHS) - Thespian Troupe #1840

Welcome to the International Thespian Society page for Goddard High School's Troupe 1840.

Sponsor: Mrs. Oettle

Here are some exciting things that you can expect from our troupe this year:

Fall Festival Float and Fundraising Booths

Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat

Induction Ceremony

Kansas Thespian Conference

Field Trips to College Productions and Workshops

And more!

Please explore this site to find the Thespian Point System, Upcoming Activities, Meeting Times, Conference Info and Forms, Etc.

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International Thespian Society Pages

Kansas Thespian Festival Info

Thespian Point Guidelines from EdTA

The minimum eligibility requirement for Thespian induction is one hundred hours of quality work in theatre arts and related disciplines.
One Thespian point represents approximately ten hours of quality work. Use this formula to award points for duties that aren’t listed. Performing arts schools and others with mandatory participation may choose to change that to twenty hours or more to avoid point inflation and maintain the honorary nature of induction in that setting.
Inductees must earn ten points, five of which should be for work done at the school where they will be inducted.
Thespians moving to other affiliated schools are entitled to transfer their memberships. Transferring Thespians bring a minimum of ten points with them to the new school. See the Thespian Troupe Handbook for details.
Induction points should be earned in at least two of the listed categories, for example, acting and production.
Inducted Junior Thespians automatically begin their high school careers with half of the points needed for high school Thespian induction, normally five of the ten induction points required. If fewer than five (5) points were earned, those points can be transferrable towards Thespian induction.
Students may earn up to five points toward induction through participation in middle school, community, children’s, or professional theatre; or in other performing arts activities. Once inducted, students may continue to earn points for theatre participation outside of school.
Thespian membership will be made available on an equitable basis to all students who qualify. No student will be elected into the Society; and peers may not have a role in awarding points or deciding induction eligibility.

Advocacy Points

Create a presentation or letter, and attend and advocate for theatre education at a school board meeting
= 10 hours of advocacy work
1 point
Participate in TIOS activities to promote theatre education in the school and community
= 10 hours of advocacy work
1 point
Prepare for and participate in a virtual meeting with a local, state, or federal elected official
= 10 hours of advocacy work

Outreach Points

Participate in theatre or other community outreach as a troupe member
= 10 hours of volunteer work
1 point
Perform at a community venue (indoor or outdoor), such as an elementary school, playground, public library, or park
= 10 hours of volunteer work
1 point
Participate in a clothing, food, or other charity drive
= 10 hours of volunteer work
1 point
Perform a reading of a public-domain book for a child care center, elementary school or nursing home
= 10 hours of volunteer work
1 point
Raise $500 for a Thespian Relief Grant to fund troupe dues and induction fees for a troupe in need
= 10 hours of volunteer work
1 point
Create face masks for your fellow Thespians, teachers, or essential workers
= 10 hours of volunteer work

Theatre Class Activity Points

Take a theatre class either online or in person
= 10 hours of documented classroom work
1 point
Participate in a virtual or in-person workshop
= 10 hours of documented classroom work
1 point
Attend a theatre festival, like the International Thespian Festival
per day attended
1 point
Watch a performance and create a short written or video review; share with troupe/class/club
= 2-4 reviews
1 point
Participate in a theatre competition
per day attended
.5 points
Complete Click to Teach lessons in EdTA’s online Learning Center
= 1 completed plan
4 – 8 points
Enter a playwriting contest
= One-act play – Full-length play
1 point
Participate in virtual or in-person field trips organized by the teacher
= 10 hours of participation
1 point
Attend virtual or in-person theatre club meetings
= 10 meeting
1 point
Create and deliver a presentation on Thespian history
= 10 hours of prep and presentation

Service Activity Points

Serve as a troupe officer
President, Secretary or others
8 points
Serve as a Student/Provincial Thespian Officer for your chapter
1 point
Organize or participate in troupe fundraising
= 10 hours of volunteer work
1 point
Mentor a newer Thespian about attending chapter festivals or the International Thespian Festival
= 10 hours of mentoring