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.

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 20-25, 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.~

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• Virtual Thespis Student Leadership Event

  • August 28-30, 2020 – Online (details TBD)

  • ​Registration open in August.

  • DEADLINE: Thurs. August 20​

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• INSTAFEST

  • September 26, 2020

  • Host: Grants Pass HS

  • ​Registration opens in September. 

  • DEADLINE: Thurs. Sept. 17​

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• EdTA NATIONAL CONFERENCE (For Teachers)

  • October 1-4, 2020

  • This event is virtual in 2020.

  • ​Registration info​ on the EdTA site

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• OTEA CONFERENCE (For Teachers)

  • October 9-10, 2020

  • Hallmark Resort, Newport

  • ​Registration opens in September. 

  • DEADLINE: Thurs. Oct. 1​

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• UNIFIED COLLEGE AUDITIONS FOR SENIORS

  • October 11, 2020

  • Host: Lincoln HS

  • ​Registration opens in September.

  • DEADLINE: Thurs. Oct. 1​

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• 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​

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• JUNIOR THESPIAN PLAY DAY

  • January 16, 2021

  • Host: Conestoga MS

  • Registration opens in January. 

  • DEADLINE: Thurs. Jan. 14​

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• REGIONALS

  • 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​

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• Oregon Thespians State Festival Guest Artists and STEVE Registration (ongoing)

  • Guest Artists

  • STEVE (State Thespian Educational Vendor Expo)

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• THESPIANS STATE FESTIVAL

  • ​April 8-10, 2021 – Salem

  • Registration opens in February, approximately one week after Regionals.

  • DEADLINE: Thurs. March 11

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• JUNIOR THESPIANS DAY at STATE

  • April 9, 2021 – Salem

  • Registration opens in February.

  • DEADLINE: Thurs. March 11

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• INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN FESTIVAL

  • June 21-26, 2021 (tent.)

  • Bloomington, IN

  • ​Registration: See ITF site for details.

  • DEADLINE: See ITF site for details.​