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About Nebraska Thespians

Nebraska Thespians is one of the chapters of the Educational Theatre Association which sponsors the International Thespian Society.

Thespian troupes are chartered in public and private schools through the country. Nebraska Thespians has troupes all across the state in both public and private schools, representing excellence in theatre education.

As an educational honor society, we are dedicated to encouraging and improving the skills of theatre students throughout Nebraska. A student can be inducted into a local Thespian troupe after earning points by working in school, community, and/or professional theater both on and behind the stage.

Nebraska Thespians Vision

To create dynamic student experiences that drive lifelong engagement and amplify the value of educational theatre in the state of Nebraska.

Nebraska Thespians Mission

Inspiring, supporting and delivering equitable, transformative learning experiences for all through theatre education.

Nebraska State Thespian Festival

State Thespian Festival aims to honor and celebrate the talents of secondary theatre students and teachers who excel both on and off the stage. Our festival offers adjudication for the National Theatre Excellence Awards, an Improv and Backstage Challenge, workshops by local and national teaching artists, a one act play festival as well as an all state production, Filmworks and Playworks programs, full mainstage plays and musicals, college auditions and scholarships. For information on how to participate in our festival click HERE.