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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 2024-2025
Click the links below for more information.
​MEETINGS & WORK SESSIONS
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Oregon Thespians Board Meetings (Sundays @ 11:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.)​
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July 18-20, 2024: EdTA Leadership Summit -- McLean, VA
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August 9-11, 2024: Board Work Weekend & Planning Session
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September 21, 2024: Crater Renaissance Academy (during Thespis: a Leadership Summit)
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December 15, 2023: Tigard HS
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January 19, 2025: Glencoe HS
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March 2 & March 9, 2025: McKay HS
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April 27, 2025: Off site for old/new board (online for guests)
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~Please email Dir. of Comms. Bobi Bergh, Lake Oswego HS Troupe Director, in advance if you plan to attend a board mtg so we can send you the virtual meeting link or directions.~
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Oregon Thespians Troupe Director Meetings (pre/post/during lunchtime)​​
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InstaFest (Jr. Troupe Directors and HS Troupe Directors)
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Jr Play Day (Jr. Troupe Directors)
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Regionals (HS Troupe Directors)
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State (Jr. Troupe Directors and HS Troupe Directors)
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Oregon Thespians Troupe Director Committee Work Session
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Thespis: a Leadership Summit (time to work in committees to prep for events)
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EVENTS & PROGRAMS
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Sat. Sept. 21, 2024
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Host: Crater Renaissance Academy / Crater HS
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​Registration opens in September
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DEADLINE: Thurs. Sept. 19​​
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EdTA NATIONAL CONFERENCE (For Teachers)
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Thurs.-Sat. Sept. 26-29, 2024
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Location: The Depot, Minneapolis, MN
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​Registration info​ on the EdTA site
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Mark your calendars now to attend in person!
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DEADLINE: See EdTA website for details.
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INSTAFEST​
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Sat. October 5, 2024
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Host: Wilsonville HS
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​Registration opens in September.
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DEADLINE: Thurs. Sept. 26
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OTEA CONFERENCE (For Teachers)
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Friday-Saturday, October 11-12, 2024
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(Optional early arrival on Thurs. Oct. 10)
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Location: Shilo Inns Bend, Bend, OR ***NEW LOCATION***
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​Registration opens in September.
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DEADLINE: Thurs. Sept. 26 --> DEADLINE EXTENDED TO THURS. OCT. 3!
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(Of note for future planning, "OTEA Away" in Fall 2025 will be a joint venture with WA Thespians and CA Thespians to Disneyland in CA. More details TBA.)
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OpenWater Submissions
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Window opens Fri. Nov. 1, 2024
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DUE Sun. Dec. 15, 2024
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Production Adjudication Submissions
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​DUE Sun. Dec. 15, 2024
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DUE Sun. Dec. 15, 2024
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South: Sat. Dec. 7, 2024
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10am-3pm
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Host: Churchill HS
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North: Sun. Dec. 8, 2024
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10am-3pm
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Host: Franklin HS
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Registration opens in November.
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DEADLINE: Thurs. Dec. 5
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Sat. January 11, 2025
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Host: Meridian Creek Middle School
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Registration opens in December.
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DEADLINE: Thurs. Jan. 9
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Virtual: Sun. Jan. 12, 2025
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6pm-9pm via Google Meet
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NOTE: Virtual training is only a refresher for trained judges outside of 60 miles roundtrip from either the Judge Training North or South options above.
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Registration opens in November.
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DEADLINE: Thurs. Jan. 9
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Sat. February 1, 2025
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NE Host: Sam Barlow HS
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NW Host: Grant HS
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S Host: South Eugene HS
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Registration opens in January. (Click here for grant info.)
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DEADLINE: Thurs. Jan. 16
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CHANGE DEADLINE: Thurs. Jan. 23
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Only DROPS allowed after final deadline. NO OTHER CHANGES. NO ADDs.
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Oregon Thespians State Festival Guest Artists and S.T.E.V.E. Registration (ongoing)
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Other State-related submissions DUE THURS. MARCH 20
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Parade of Troupes slide DUE Thurs. March 20 (See State Festival page for submission links and info)
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Theatre Etiquette Video DUE Thurs. March 20 (See State Festival page for submission links and info)
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Honor Troupe application DUE Thurs. March 20 via OpenWater (See Honor$ - For Students $ page for OpenWater submission links and info). Application opens by Feb. 27.
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College Auditions application DUE Thurs. March 20 (See College Auditions page for more info). Application opens by Feb. 27.​
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Thurs.-Sat. April 3-5, 2025
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Salem Convention Center, Elsinore Theatre, Grand Theatre, Reed Opera House, all in Salem, OR + additional venues in downtown Salem
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Registration opens in mid-February. (Click here for grant info​.)
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BIG STATE DEADLINE: Thurs. Feb. 27
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NO ADDS after Feb. 27
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FINAL CHANGES/DROPS DEADLINE: Thurs. March 6
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NO CHANGES after Mar. 6
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Saturday, April 5, 2025
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Salem First Presbyterian Church and Grand Theatre in Salem, OR
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Registration opens in February.
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BIG STATE DEADLINE: Thurs. Feb. 27
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NO ADDS after Feb. 27
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FINAL CHANGES/DROPS DEADLINE: Thurs. March 6
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NO CHANGES after Mar. 6
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INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN FESTIVAL
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June 22-27, 2025
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Bloomington, IN (IU campus)
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Virtual option available.
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​Registration: See ITF site for details.
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DEADLINES: See ITF site for details re: main stage submissions, registration, Thespys, college auditions, payments, consent forms, and more.​
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Check out our Instagram Feeds!
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@oregonthespians
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Troupe Production Map
Map to the Stars
Click on the map. Select a point to reveal an Oregon Thespian troupe. Find their productions by clicking on their web address located in the map bubble.