Including students in grades 9-12 who have completed at least 100 hours of excellent work.
TRACKING ITS ACHIEVEMENTS
The ITS point system guide helps track student's work in performance, tech, and production staff categories. In fact, inductees must earn a minimum of 10 points over the course of more than one production and in more than one discipline.
CONTINUING ITS ACHIEVEMENTS
Students continue to earn ITS points beyond induction to achieve progressively higher honors by working in performance, tech, and production staff categories.
HOW DO STUDENTS BENEFIT?
As members of ITS your students will be honored on a national level and have access to resources beyond those of their school:
ITS state and national events as well as opportunities to showcase and receive assessment on tech and performance skills.
A membership card, certificate, and induction pin.
Can receive print and digital subscriptions to Dramatics magazine, the only publication edited exclusively for theatre students and teachers.
Student leadership opportunities at a troupe, state and national levels that provide forums to learn and put their leadership skills to work.
ITS honors society membership to enhance college and employment applications.
International State Thespian Society Festival
The Maryland Thespian Festival is set to bring together high school students and Troupe Directors from across the state to honor student achievement in theatre. Packed with workshops led by industry leaders, the highly anticipated One-Act Festival, the International Thespian Excellence Awards, College and Scholarship Auditions, guest speakers, all-state performances, and more — it's you and your students' chance to take center stage, develop your craft, and take hold of your future! We can't wait to welcome you and hope you'll join us for the best weekend of high school theatre in the state!