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 2021-2022
Click the links below for more information.
Oregon Thespians Board Meetings (Sundays @ 11:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.)
July 16-18, 2021: Board Work Weekend & Planning Session
July 21-24, 2021: EdTA Leadership Summit -- Online
August 29, 2021: Southridge HS
September 18, 2021: Southridge HS (Aloha HS hosts at Southridge)
December 12, 2021: Central HS
January 23, 2022: McMinnville HS
March 6, 2022: McKay HS
May 1, 2022: Off site for old/new board (online for guests)
~Please email sec'y James Fewer, Southridge HS Troupe Director, in advance if you plan to attend a board mtg so we can send you the virtual meeting link or directions.~
VIRTUAL Thespis: a Leadership Summit 2021
NEW DATE: Sat. Oct. 2, 2021
NEW Host: ZOOM
Registration opens in September
NEW DEADLINE: Thurs. Sept. 30
Virtual EdTA NATIONAL CONFERENCE (For Teachers)
Fri.-Sun. Sept. 24-26, 2021
Registration info on the EdTA site
Please note: EdTA Annual Conference 2022 will be in LA Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2022. Mark your calendars now to attend in person!
Sat. October 2, 2021
Look for an STO-led online social activity instead.
Registration opens in September (N/A for 2021).
DEADLINE: Thurs. Sept. 23 (N/A for 2021)
OTEA CONFERENCE (For Teachers)
Friday-Saturday, October 8-9, 2021
The Inn at Spanish Head, Lincoln City, Oregon
Registration opens in September.
NEW DEADLINE: Thurs. Sept. 30
Online UNIFIED COLLEGE AUDITIONS (For Seniors)
Sun. Oct. 10, 2021 colleges will email all Thespian seniors who submit their application
Online Only
No fee for 2021
Registration opens in September.
NEW DEADLINE: Thurs. Sept. 30
South: Sat. January 8, 2022
10am-3pm
Host: Central HS
North: Sun. January 9, 2022
10am-3pm
Host: Parkrose HS
Registration opens in December.
DEADLINE: Thurs. Jan. 6
Sat. January 15, 2022
Host: Lakeridge MS
Registration opens in January.
DEADLINE: Thurs. Jan. 13
Sat. February 5, 2022
NE Host: Parkrose HS
NW Host: Century HS
S Host: Central HS/Dallas HS
Registration opens in January.
DEADLINE: Thurs. Jan. 13
Oregon Thespians State Festival Guest Artists and STEVE Registration (ongoing)
Thurs.-Sat. March 31-April 2, 2022
Salem Convention Center, Elsinore Theatre, and Grand Theatre in Salem, OR + additional venues in downtown Salem
Registration opens in February.
DEADLINE: Thurs. March 3
Friday, April 1
Salem Convention Center and Grand Theatre in Salem, OR
Registration opens in February.
DEADLINE: Thurs. March 3
INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN FESTIVAL
June 20-24, 2022
Bloomington, IN (IU campus)
Registration: See ITF site for details.
DEADLINES: See ITF site for details re: main stage submissions, registration, Thespys, college auditions, payments, consent forms, and more.
