Thespys

International Theatre Excellence Awards (Thespys)

The Thespy Program will be all online this year, through our Open Water Application

Each student may participate in up to 2 events.  The cost for a student to participate in the Thespy program is $15.

STUDENTS USE THIS LINK TO SUBMIT THEIR OFFICIAL THESPY FOR ADJUDICATION

Performance Categories • Solo Acting • Two Person Scenes • Ensemble Acting • Solo Musical Theatre • Duet Musical Theatre • Ensemble Musical Theatre 

All Performance Thespys must come from the approved list - https://schooltheatre.org/thespys/approved-material/

Technical categories • Costume Construction • Costume Design • Lighting Design • Makeup Design • Scenic Design • Short Film • Sound Design • Stage Management • Theatre Marketing  •  Play Writing  • NEW FOR 25-26 Props Design

Use this link to see the Program guide, copyright information and recent changes to the program.:  https://schooltheatre.org/thespys/ 

Acceptable material is listed on the Thespy website.  Plays or musicals that are not open for school licensing are off limits and will disqualify you. 

Students with an IEP or 504 Plan wishing accommodations for their Thespy submission, please contact Jennifer Morgan at morgan@nebstatethespian.com by November 7th, 2025. 

Thespys video submission to Open Water due Wednesday, November 12, 2025

*Tech Thespys will be presented in person.

2025 Thespy Callbacks