Thespian Troupe 6026
The International Thespian Society is the only theatre honor society for middle and high school students in the United States. Affiliation brings credibility and distinction to students, theatre programs, and schools. It is a visible, positive symbol of the quality of your theatre program.
ITS recognizes, rewards, and encourages student achievement and celebrates the work of students in all aspects of theatre – performance and production. Each student is honored on a national level and gains access to opportunities and resources beyond those of their school.
THIS YEAR'S THESPIAN INDUCTION IS NOVEMBER 15TH IN THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
International Thespian Society (ITS)
A Nationally recognized Honor Society for Theatre focused on Community Service, Advocacy, and Leadership in the arts at Rye Neck and in the community at large. Students who have earned 10 or more points (equivalent to 100 hours of excellent work or service) with Rye Neck Theatre are eligible for induction and participation. Meetings are every month (check the calendar for Rye Neck Theatre Department Meeting), after the general meeting. We are troupe 6026.
*You can see point chart here: POINTS
ITS DUES
The initial fee for induction into ITS is $35 paid to the Educational Theatre Association. This fee is required in order to be officially on the roster. Inducted members pay $25 annually. This money covers various administrative fees, including maintaining the Troupe Charter and other costs associated with the Troupe.
ITS BOARD
President- oversees other officers, creates agendas and runs ITS meetings, decision maker, communicator between ITS and drama club, director’s right hand
Vice President- Communicates with the Troupe via Remind, tracks attendance and points, runs meetings when President is not available; assists other officers as needed
Secretary- takes attendance at meetings, organizes monthly community service events
Historian- recording and documenting all troupe events, meetings, etc.; creates the end of year slide show; creates and submits the Honor Troupe application
Liaison- maintains communications, creates contacts and reaches out to other Troupes
ITS AWARDS
Honor Cords – Seniors who are current active members of ITS receive a set of royal blue and gold honor cords.
Thespian Scholar – Seniors who are current active ITS Members with a 3.5 unweighted GPA receive a medallion on a blue and gold ribbon from The Educational Theatre Association.
Honor Thespian – ITS members with a total of 60 points or more. Seniors who are Honor Thespians receive a white stole with the ITS logo.
National Honor Thespian – ITS members with a total of 120 points or more. Seniors who are National Honor Thespians receive a royal blue stole with the ITS logo.
International Honor Thespian – ITS members with a total of 180 points or more. Seniors who are International Honor Thespians receive a gold stole with the ITS logo.
Community Service Medal – Seniors who have participated in 75% of all Troupe #6026 Community Service opportunities during their years of induction.
Commitment Award - Seniors who have participated in Rye Neck Theatre for the full four years of High School and are members of ITS.
NEW YORK STATE THESPIAN CONFERENCE
New York Thespians sponsors an annual Thespian Conference in late April/Early May for high school theatre students. It includes a full schedule of workshops, high school productions, college and scholarship auditions, opportunities for performance and technical competition and evaluation, and much more. In order to attend, you must be a current ITS member or an eligible inductee. Registration and event fees for the event are set by NY Thespians. Additional fees for travel, hotel, etc. will be set and communicated by the organization. Detailed information will also be shared at ITS meetings throughout the year.
Members are eligible to participate in the following events at the conference:
Performance Thespys
Acting – Monologue
Acting – Duo
Acting – Group
Musical Theatre – Solo
Musical Theatre – Duet
Group Musical
Technical Thespys
Costume Construction
Costume Design
Lighting Design
Scenic Design
Sound Design
Stage Management
Theatre Marketing
Playwriting
Musical Works
Improv!
Quiz Bowl
Film Festival
Tech Challenge
Freestyle Festival
Design Challenge
Scholarships & College Auditions
ROGER REES AWARDS
Each year, certain roles in the musical will be eligible for the Roger Rees Awards. Students will be adjudicated and nominated for the potential to go to the regional competition followed by the Jimmy Awards in NYC.