The International Thespian Society (ITS) is the honor society for middle and secondary school theatre students. Membership is granted for the performance of meritorious work in theatre arts that meets the Society's general guidelines. Students meet one important induction requirement by earning Thespian points.
A point system that helps track student work, as students earn induction and the designation of Thespian, respectively. Students go on to earn progressively higher honors.
Official membership pin, card, and certificate
Exclusive Thespian interviews for college admission and scholarships
School, state, and international leadership opportunities
Eligibility for state and international Thespian opportunities including training, mentoring, and assessment from theatre arts educators and stage professionals
Dramatics magazine subscription, the only publication edited exclusively for theatre students and teachers
Pride, recognition, and affirmation in earning induction into an international honor society
Graduation bling and regalia- stoles, cords, medals, pins, and certificates
Thespians who demonstrate high academic success in overall coursework while achieving excellent work in theatre earn the distinction "scholar." The scholar distinction always follows the student’s rank to create his or her full designation:
Thespian Scholar
Honor Thespian President's List Scholar
National Honor Thespian Scholar
Students with a 3.5 GPA become Vice President's List Scholars
Students with a 4.0 GPA are awarded the President's List Scholar distinction