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Welcome to Kansas Thespians!

Kansas Thespians was established to support the Educational Theatre Association's student honorary, ​International Thespian Society. Kansas Thespians is a chapter  of the Educational Theatre Association. Our chapter provides support to Troupe Directors, Thespians, and Junior Thespians under the direction of our Director - Megan Upton-Tyner
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A message from Kansas Governor Kelly about Theatre in our Schools Month!
Meet our 2025-26 STO's
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Meet our new Chapter Director-
Megan Upton-Tyner


Megan Upton-Tyner (mtut) has been teaching theatre and directing for over two decades. She has taught at both the collegiate and high school levels, and is currently the Theatre instructor at Andover High School.  In 2023, she was recognized as the Kansas Thespians’ Theatre Teacher of the Year for Region 1. Megan has been the Advocacy Co-Coordinator for Kansas Thespians since 2021.

Kansas Thespians has been an integral part of Megan’s life story. It’s where she met her husband, was able to see her daughter elected as an STO in 2017 and see her son perform in the orchestra pit of a chapter select musical in 2022. She firmly believes that theatre is an essential part of a well-rounded education and is committed to acknowledging and empowering student voices. She is excited to continue her Kansas Thespians journey in the role of Chapter Director. ​
Festival Registration Now Open

Kansas Thespian Festival 2026
January 8-10, 2026

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DUE DATE
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Sept 1, 2025
Registration Opens!
Oct 1, 2025
Registration has late fees accessed today
-Hyatt hotel reservations open
Nov 1, 2025
  1. -HS Registration fees considered late and $250 fee added
  2. -Thespy individual information due- form available Oct 1.
  3. Audition information/fees due in Aceptd.  Form opens in Sept.
  4. College/guest artist/venders registration due- late fees accessed after this date
  5. One Act royalty proof due to one act coordinators
December 1, 2025
Student Thespian Officer application due
January 6, 2026
Honor Troupe portfolios due by midnight
January 8-10, 2026
Kansas Thespian Festival - Wichita, KS
March 11, 2026
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  • Home
  • About KS Thespians
    • Contact
    • State Leadership
    • Hall of Fame Nomination Form
    • Administration Award
    • Awards History
    • State Director History
    • Show History
  • I am a
    • Troupe Directors
    • HS Students
    • Colleges Representatives
    • Venders
    • Workshop Application
  • Kansas Thespian Festival
    • Festival Site Information
    • Audition and Scholarship Info
    • Honor Troupe
    • Thespys
    • One Act Plays & Chapter Select Adjudication
    • Late Night Events
    • Lobby Display
    • Main Stage Adjudication
    • Backstage Challenge
  • Theatre Advocacy
    • Theatre in our Schools
    • Advocacy Day at the Capital
    • Everyday Advocacy
    • Advocacy Steering Committee
  • Junior Thespian Festival