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 -- Online

  • August 16, 2020: McKay HS -- Online

  • September 20, 2020: Patton MS -- Online

  • December 13, 2020: McMinnville HS -- Online

  • January 31, 2021: Central HS -- Online

  • ADDED: February 21, 2021: Online

  • March 14, 2021: Southridge HS Online

  • May 2, 2021: 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.~

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• Virtual Thespis: Student Leadership Training 2020

  • August 28-30, 2020 – Online (details sent to participants)

  • ​Registration opens August 4

  • DEADLINE: Wed. August 26​

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• INSTAFEST--Cancelled

  • 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​

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• Virtual EdTA NATIONAL CONFERENCE (For Teachers)

  • Sept. 12-13, 2020

  • If you renew your Thespian or Junior Thespian troupe or EdTA membership by Sept. 12, Virtual EdTA Conf. is free.

  • ​Registration info​ on the EdTA site

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• Virtual OTEA CONFERENCE (For Teachers)

  • Saturday, October 10, 2020

  • Online

  • ​Registration opens in September. 

  • DEADLINE: Thurs. Oct. 8

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• Virtual PACIFIC NORTHWEST UNIFIED COLLEGE AUDITIONS (For Seniors)

  • Early October 2020

  • Host: Online (tent. Lincoln HS in 2021)

  • ​Registration opens in September.

  • DEADLINE: Oct. 14​

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• VIRTUAL JUDGE TRAINING (For Judge Candidates to select ONE) 

  • Training #1: Sat. January 9, 2021

    • 10am-3pm

    • Host: Zoom

  • Training #2: Sun. January 10, 2021

    • 11am-4pm

    • Host: Zoom

  • Training #3: Sat. January 23, 2021

    • 10am-3pm

    • Host: Zoom

  • Registration opens in September.

  • DEADLINE for Training #1 & #2: Thurs. Jan. 7​

  • DEADLINE for Training #3: Thurs. Jan. 21

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• Virtual JUNIOR THESPIAN PLAY DAY

  • January 16, 2021

  • Host: Online

  • Registration opens in January. 

  • DEADLINE: Thurs. Jan. 14​

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• VIRTUAL REGIONALS

  • February 6, 2021

    • NE Host: OpenWater

    • NW Host: OpenWater

    • S Host: OpenWater

  • ​Student Submission window opens Sat. Feb. 6 (both performance and design/tech--early entry).

  • DEADLINE: Fri. Feb. 12

  • Adjudication Window: Sun. Feb. 14-Sun. Feb. 21

  • Scores/Feedback Released: Tues. Feb. 23​

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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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• Virtual THESPIANS STATE FESTIVAL

  • April 8 - Troupe Director mtg.

  • ​April 9-10, 2021 – Online

  • Registration opens in February.

  • ON TIME DEADLINE: Thurs. March 11

  • LATE DEADLINE: Thurs. Apr. 1

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• Virtual JUNIOR THESPIANS DAY at STATE

  • April 9-10 – Online

  • Registration opens in February.

  • ON TIME DEADLINE: Thurs. March 11

  • LATE DEADLINE: Thurs. Apr. 1

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• VIRTUAL INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN FESTIVAL

  • June 21-26, 2021

  • Online

  • ​Registration: See ITF site for details.

  • DEADLINE: See ITF site for details.​