WELCOME TO OREGON THESPIANS!
YOU BELONG HERE!
Oregon Thespians is the Oregon Chapter of the International Thespian Society,
an affiliate of the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA).
The International Thespian Society (ITS) has been honoring excellence in the work of theatre students since 1929. Thespian troupes serve students in grades nine through twelve, and Junior Thespian troupes serve students in grades six through eight. There are at present active ITS troupes in more than 4,000 high schools and middle schools, mostly in the United States and Canada, but includes international schools, too.
Oregon Thespians has been a long-standing Chapter of ITS and maintains a prominent and active presence at national and international EdTA events. Each troupe is led by a Troupe Director who is a professional member of the Educational Theatre Association. The Troupe Director is typically—but not always—the theatre teacher in the school. Students earn an invitation to Thespian Society membership on the basis of their achievements in the school’s theatre program.
Membership in Oregon Thespians is automatic, once a school charters and maintains a Thespian Troupe (or Junior Thespian Troupe) with ITS. Complete information on how to charter and maintain a troupe can be found at the EdTA’s website: http://schooltheatre.org/
IMPORTANT DATES
Oregon Thespians Deadlines 2020-2021 Click the links below for more information.
Oregon Thespians Board Meetings (Sundays @ 11:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.)
July 22-26, 2020: EdTA Leadership Summit & Board Work Weekend
August 16, 2020: McKay HS
September 20, 2020: Aloha HS
December 13, 2020: McMinnville HS (poss. Patton MS)
January 31, 2021: Central HS
March 14, 2021: Southridge HS
May 2, 2021: Off site
~Please email sec'y James Fewer, Southridge HS Troupe Director, in advance if you plan to attend a board mtg.~
Virtual Thespis: Student Leadership Training 2020
August 28-30, 2020 – Online (details sent to participants)
Registration opens August 4
DEADLINE: Wed. August 26
INSTAFEST
Sorry, but InstaFest 2020 is CANCELLED as we focus our virtual energy on our other three fall events. However, in lieu of InstaFest, look for some incredible STO-led virtual interactive social troupe events coming to social media!
September 25, 2021
Host: Grants Pass HS
Registration opens in September.
DEADLINE: Thurs. Sept. 16
EdTA NATIONAL CONFERENCE (For Teachers)
October 1-4, 2020
More info TBA.
Registration info on the EdTA site
OTEA CONFERENCE (For Teachers)
October 9-10, 2020
Hallmark Resort, Newport
Registration opens in September.
DEADLINE: Thurs. Oct. 1
Virtual UNIFIED COLLEGE AUDITIONS FOR SENIORS
October 11, 2020
Host: Online - details TBA (tent. Lincoln HS in 2021)
Registration opens in September.
DEADLINE: Thurs. Oct. 1
JUDGE TRAINING (For Judge Candidates)
South: Sat. January 9, 2021
Host: Central HS
North: Sun. January 10, 2021
Host: Sam Barlow HS
Registration opens in September.
DEADLINE: Thurs. Jan. 7
January 16, 2021
Host: Conestoga MS
Registration opens in January.
DEADLINE: Thurs. Jan. 14
February 6, 2021
NE Host: Parkrose HS
NW Host: Westview HS
S Host: Central HS
Registration opens in January.
DEADLINE: Thurs. Jan. 21
Drop/Add/Change DEADLINE: Thurs. Jan. 28 firm
Oregon Thespians State Festival Guest Artists and STEVE Registration (ongoing)
April 8-10, 2021 – Salem
Registration opens in February, approximately one week after Regionals.
DEADLINE: Thurs. March 11
April 9, 2021 – Salem
Registration opens in February.
DEADLINE: Thurs. March 11
INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN FESTIVAL
June 21-26, 2021 (tent.)
Bloomington, IN
Registration: See ITF site for details.
DEADLINE: See ITF site for details.
