Earning Points

The International Thespian Society is the only theatre honor society for middle and high school students in the United States. Affiliation brings credibility and distinction to students, theatre programs, and schools. It is a visible, positive symbol of the quality of your theatre program.

ITS recognizes, rewards, and encourages student achievement and celebrates the work of students in all aspects of theatre – performance and production. Each student is honored on a national level and gains access to opportunities and resources beyond those of their school.

To enter this honor society, students must be in good standing in dramatic productions at Park High School.  Points are awarded for everything from acting to poster design.  Point recommendations can be found at http://schooltheatre.org/society, but it is ultimately the directing team’s decision as to how many points are awarded. Generally, 10 hours of work is equal to one point. 

1.    Induction: 10 points

2.    Honor Thespian: 60 points

3.    National Honor Thespian: 120 points

4.    International Honor Thespian: 180 points

THINGS THAT QUALIFY FOR HOURS

• Acting in a show

• Teching a show

• Theatre Leadership

• Building Set

• Ushering (if you are NOT part of the cast/crew/pit)

• Strike (if you are NOT part of the cast/crew/pit)

• Concessions

• Attending Field Trips

• Special Projects that have prior approval from directors

• Taking theatre classes at PHS or at other schools outside of field trips and events (THIS FORM must be completed and submitted)

• Acting, techning, or leading a show outside of PHST (THIS FORM must be completed and submitted) 

THINGS THAT DO NOT QUALIFY FOR HOURS

• Run crew rehearsal time during tech week

• Strike if you are part of the cast/crew/pit