Welcome High School Students

As a high school theatre student, there are many opportunities for you.   Become a Honor Thespian, attend Kansas Thespian Festival, Be a part of the student board, and International Thespian Festival.
 What is a Thespian?
The International Thespian Society is an honor society for theatre arts students.  It is run by the Educational Theatre Association.

What is Kansas Thespian Festival?
The Kansas Thespian Festival is a 3 day weekend in January that students participate in a number of activities, shows, and more.  For 2021 it will be a one day virtual festival.  

What is a state board member and STO?
Each school may bring 2 students to our August Meeting.   By going so you are automatically part of the student state board.  You will help with festival planning and running.  You also recieve a discount on the registration fee.   Students my also run for Student Thespian Officer (or STO) which runs the Kansas Festival and attends the International Thespian Festival (discounts will not apply for 2021 festival)

What is International Thespian Festival?
The International Thespian Festival is a week long theatre festival that occurs in June.  
Check out all these activities you can participate in at the Kansas Thespian Festival:
(Please note the below are for a normal festival year.  For 2021 click here
Creative Costumes, Improv, Charades, Theatre Test
All Free!
Create a film during a select time period and have it judged.  $25 per team!
Write a one act and send it in to be judged.  Winning play gets to be performed at the festival!  Free!  
Seniors can audition for over 40 colleges and each school can have two students compete for Thespian Scholarships.  Cost is $45.  Is separate from registration to festival.
Be a Leader.  Fill out an application and run for a Student Thespian Officer position.  You get to help run the festival.  Voting takes place at the festival!
Compete in events like: Monologues, Duet Acting, Duet singing, Solo Musical, Group acting or singing, Tech design, stage management and more.  Earn Superior and qualify for ITF. $25 for each event!
Come show off your technical theatre skills by participating in our competitive Tech Challenge.  one team per school.  Free!
Qualify for a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Honor Troupe Award, just by doing what you are doing!  Free!