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 2022-2023
Click the links below for more information.
Oregon Thespians Board Meetings (Sundays @ 11:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.)
July 21-22, 2022: EdTA Leadership Summit -- Online
July 30-31, 2022: Board Work Weekend & Planning Session
August 28, 2022: Southridge HS
September 24, 2022: Southridge HS (during Thespis: a Leadership Summit)
December 4, 2022: Central HS
January 22, 2023: McMinnville HS
March 5 & March 12, 2023: McKay HS
May 7, 2023: 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.~
Thespis: a Leadership Summit 2022
Sat. Sept. 24, 2022
Host: Southridge HS
Registration opens in September
DEADLINE: Thurs. Sept. 22
EdTA NATIONAL CONFERENCE (For Teachers)
Thurs.-Sun. Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 2022
Location: Westin Bonaventure, Los Angeles, CA
Registration info on the EdTA site
Mark your calendars now to attend in person!
DEADLINE: See EdTA website for details.
Sat. October 8, 2022
Host: ACMA
Registration opens in September.
DEADLINE: Thurs. Sept. 29
OTEA CONFERENCE (For Teachers)
Friday-Saturday, October 14-15, 2022
(Optional early arrival on Thurs. Oct. 13)
Location: TBD (tentatively looking at Central Oregon)
Registration opens in September.
DEADLINE: Thurs. Sept. 29
UNIFIED COLLEGE AUDITIONS (For Seniors)
Sun. Oct. 16, 2022
Host: Lincoln HS
Fee: $25 per person
Registration opens in September.
DEADLINE: Thurs. Sept. 29
Thurs. Dec. 15, 2022
Thurs. Dec. 15, 2022
Thurs. Dec. 15, 2022
Sat. January 7, 2023
Host: Ashland Middle School
Registration opens in January.
DEADLINE: Thurs. Jan. 5
South: Sat. January 14, 2023
10am-3pm
Host: RPA
North: Sun. January 15, 2023
10am-3pm
Host: Tigard HS
Registration opens in December.
DEADLINE: Thurs. Jan. 12
Sat. February 4, 2023
NE Host: Oregon City HS
NW Host: Wells HS
S Host: Summit HS/RPA
Registration opens in January.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thurs. Jan. 19
CHANGE DEADLINE: Thurs. Jan. 26
Only DROPS allowed after final deadline. NO CHANGES. NO ADDs.
Oregon Thespians State Festival Guest Artists and STEVE Registration (ongoing)
Thurs.-Sat. April 13-15, 2023
Salem Convention Center, Elsinore Theatre, and Grand Theatre in Salem, OR + additional venues in downtown Salem
Registration opens in February.
BIG STATE DEADLINE: Thurs. March 2
NO ADDS after Mar. 2.
FINAL CHANGES/DROPS DEADLINE: Thurs. March 9
NO CHANGES after Mar. 9.
Honor Troupe, Parade of Troupes, Theatre Etiquette Video deadline: Thurs. Mar. 30
Friday, April 14
Salem Convention Center and Grand Theatre in Salem, OR
Registration opens in February.
BIG STATE DEADLINE: Thurs. March 2
NO ADDS after Mar. 2.
FINAL CHANGES/DROPS DEADLINE: Thurs. March 9
NO CHANGES after Mar. 9.
INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN FESTIVAL
June 19-23, 2023
Bloomington, IN (IU campus)
Virtual option available.
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.
