The minimum eligibility requirement for Junior Thespian induction is fifty (50) hours of quality work in theatre arts and related disciplines.
One Junior Thespian point represents approximately ten hours of quality work. Use this formula to award points for duties that aren’t listed.
Inductees must earn five (5) points, three (3) of which should be for work done at the school where they will be inducted.
Junior Thespians moving to other affiliated middle or junior high schools are entitled to transfer their memberships. Transferring Junior Thespians bring a minimum of five (5) Junior Thespian points with them to the new school. See the Thespian Troupe Handbook for details.
Induction points should be earned in at least two of the listed categories, for example, acting and production.
Inducted Junior Thespians automatically begin their high school careers with half of the points needed for high school Thespian induction (normally five of the ten induction points required). See the Thespian Troupe Handbook for details.
Students may earn up to two (2) points toward induction through participation at any school; in community, children’s, or professional theatre; or in other activities in the performing arts. Once inducted, students may continue to earn points for theatre participation outside of school.
Junior Thespian membership will be made available on an equitable basis to all students who qualify. No student will be elected into the Society; and peers may not have a role in awarding points or deciding induction eligibility.