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Meetings: We will announce important meetings as they come up in the year. Please join us in the auditorium to get updates on important theatre happenings & activities!
Troupe Director: Allyson Arndt
Thespian Officers 2025-26
President: Tanner Liddell
Officer Team: Ciy McPherson, Oli Sanders, & Mia Fast
ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
1) Drama Club & Thespians function in tandem. You do not have to be a Thespian to participate in our drama club; though, there are some opportunities that are much more accessible through enrolling in the International Thespian Society. You must log 100 hours of dedicated work in the theatre (with some restrictions) to become a Thespian. Students cannot receive all hours from a single production. You can also letter in theatre by meeting the same requirements, but without ever paying the fee to join Thespians. You may be interested in visiting schooltheatre.org and Oregon's Thespian page at oregonthespians.org to learn more about the benefits of joining the International Thespian Society.
2) Students do not have to be in a theatre class, be a drama club participant, or a Thespian to audition for shows that are not part of a specific class' curriculum. Please understand, however, that this is quite a commitment and should not be taken lightly. Come to all auditions with a general idea of what major rehearsal conflicts will be, like difficult to schedule appointments or vacations.
3) Board Members meet periodically during lunch and then meet with the club as a whole in the auditorium shop as needed. If you are interested in a position as Board Member, see one of our current Board Members or Mrs. Arndt for information.
Why Become a Thespian?
Membership with the International Thespian Society is a significant accomplishment. It demonstrates to colleges and employers your leadership, service, and extracurricular achievements. Other benefits of membership include:
§ A membership certificate.
§ A personalized membership card.
§ A one-year subscription to Dramatics magazine.
§ Leadership opportunities at the troupe, chapter, and international levels.
§ Discounted prices for Regionals, and State Events.
§ Free or Discounted admission to Thespian School theatre performances (Free to Cascade performances)
§ Eligibility for scholarships through EdTA chapters and the home office.
§ Eligibility to apply for student grants, including the Doug Finney Festival Grants (juniors and seniors), which are need-based grants to help Thespians attend the ITS Festival.
§ Eligibility to audition at the International Thespian Festival for admission to college theatre programs.
§ Eligibility to submit original plays to the Thespian Playworks program.
§ Eligibility to audition for chapter Individual Events programs and qualify for the National Individual Events Showcase (THESPYS) at the International Thespian Festival.
§ Eligibility to receive Thespian graduation and honor items (honor cords, point stars, pins, etc.).
§ Eligibility to advance to Thespian ranks of Honor, National Honor, or International Honor Thespian.
§ Eligibility to receive Thespian scholar distinction for academic achievement.
Useful Links:
International Thespian Society Homepage
Join Thespian Troupe #823
How To Become a Thespian
To become an active card-holding member of the International Thespian Society, a student must fulfill the following requirements:
1) Document ten (10) thespian points = 100 hours (These 10 points cannot be earned in one production, so production hours are capped).
2) Attend a majority of the drama club meetings throughout the year (Attended meetings must be documented at the time of the meeting).
3) Record your own hours and points accurately throughout the year with instructor check-ins.
Thespian Point System
Record your hours spent working in the theatre (this does not include class time or events for band or choir).
10 hours= 1 Thespian Point.
Please note that some categories have specific value assignments or caps. See the "Points Sheet Breakdown and Log" link at the bottom of the page for an itemized list of qualifying options.
Thespian Points Sheet
1. Keep accurate records and log your hours throughout the school year. Stay organized. Keep your log in a notebook or in a spreadsheet on your computer. If they prefer, students can keep their logs in a file folder in the auditorium shop.
2. Students can print and fill out this form to log hours. You only need to fill out the identifying information once, but if you have multiple log pages, then staple them together before submitting them. Transfer your hours into points, abiding by the maximum points above. You must turn in this sheet by May 20th to earn Thespian points for the school year.
POINTS SHEET BREAKDOWN AND LOG
POINTS FOR 2025
Back-to-School Club Fair (if you worked this event for the theatre): 2 points
Dickens Carol: All actors 8 points
Tech: Khalea-8 points
Backstage Crew: 5 points
Nitashe, Ella: 3 points (this includes if you also ushered in addition to other duties)
Ushers (if for all nights/times): 1 point
Holiday Artstravaganza (if you worked this event for theatre): 2 points
Regionals: 2 points
Empowered: Mia, Dez, Morgan, Ash, Kody: 8 points
Ciy, Parker, Layla, Oli, Lizbeth: 6 points
Jack: 5 points
Tech: Tanner-8 points
Haiden-7 points
Khalea-6 points
Backstage running crew-5 points
Aiden-1 point
Ushers (if for all nights/times): 1 point
Drama Club Meetings for 2025 (thus far, if you have attended all—or all but one meeting): 1 point
Attending State: 2.25 points
Talent Show: TBD
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