How do I become a Thespian?
You need to participate in at least 2 productions at BHS and earn at least 10 points. You also need to maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
What do I need to do in order to join?
You will need to fill out a form indicating which productions you participated in and how you participated (cast, crew --what roles).
You may also earn points by seeing productions. Once you see a production, write a paragraph on one artistic aspect of the production--acting, costumes, set, lights...the choice is yours. Submit this when you submit the name of the production you saw.
Points awarded for:
One Full
Category Position/Work Done Act Length
ACTING Major Role
Minor Role
Walk-on
Chorus/Ensemble
Dancer
Understudy
Production Stage Manager
Asst. Stage Manager
Stage Crew
Lighting Crew
Costume Crew
Prop Crew
Sound Crew
Makeup Crew
Hair Design
Musicians
Business House Manager
Usher (all shows)
Poster Design
One Full
Category Position/Work Done Act Length
Directing Director
Assistant Director
Choreographer
Writing Original Play (produced)
Original Play (unproduced)
Misc Participation in Theatre
Festival
Monitor @ Festival
Attendance @ Festival
Officers President
Other Drama Club officers
Audience .5 may be awarded for attending AND writing a short critique reflecting on one aspect of the production (could be part of the play review written for class) Must be turned in each semester.
Other Activities:
Drama Class @ BHS
Ohlone Festival
Festival Night
Night of One Act
BHS Drama Club (non-officer + active participant
BHS Drama Club (non-officer + of/on participant
BHS Drama Club Officer – Maximum Points: 4 (if not productive, points will be reduced)
Theatre-related Summer Camps & Classes
Extra-curricular Theatre Classes
Talent Show
Choir, Band, Vocal, Dance Concert - Performance
Improv - Performance
We do not award points for voice, dance or any other type of lessons
How do I update my points?
Fill in the form and physically turn it in to one of the officers or to Mrs. Skelton
Thespian Society on College Apps:
Yes, this is an honorary society recognizing excellence in the arts and is a legitimate thing to list on your college apps.
Thespian Cords at Graduation: who gets to wear those?
If you earn 60+ Thespian points during your high school tenure and maintain a 2.0 GPA you are eligible to wear the nifty graduation cords.