"Theatre is an art as old as humanity. Commitment to theatre is what the International Thespian Society is all about. The Society was established in 1929 by a group of college and high school teachers in Fairmont, West Virginia. They named their organization for Thespis, the Greek who, according to legend, was the first actor. Their guiding principle was a dedication to excellence in theatre arts in schools.

Since that time, the Society has grown into an international organization with more than a million members, and the goals of the International Thespian Society haven’t changed. It still recognizes students who thrive in the world of theatre. ITS continues to be guided by a key principle of its founders: a belief that participation in the arts is an essential means of widening students’ cultural horizons and enriching their lives."

Activities include...

Fundraisers

Cabarets

Possible future workshops and field trips!

NWHS Troupe 5998 of the International Thespian Society has approximately 70 Thespians in its ranks, all joined together by a common love for the performing arts.

Requirements to join:

Grade Point Average above 2.8

Must participate in at least ONE school production

Must acquire at least TEN points

(as stated by the information below)

For more information, email us at nwhsthespians@gmail.com

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