Student Leadership
Opportunities
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BE A LEADER! Work to help make Kansas Thespians better.
Kansas Thespians Officer a few great ways to hone your leadership skills while also helping Kansas Thespians and the Festival. Don't miss this opportunity to work with amazing leaders from across the state by joining the student state board. Members of the SSB can also apply to be a part of the STO's.
Kansas Thespians Officer a few great ways to hone your leadership skills while also helping Kansas Thespians and the Festival. Don't miss this opportunity to work with amazing leaders from across the state by joining the student state board. Members of the SSB can also apply to be a part of the STO's.
Students Leaders in Kansas have two major leadership opportunities through Kansas Thespians!
- SSB - Student State Board
- representatives that come from each troupe
- STO - State Thespian Officer
- The student leaders, representatives and hosts for Kansas Thespians and the Kansas Thespian Festival.
Email [email protected] with any questions about Student Leadership Opportunities, the Student State Board, or State Thespian Officers.
Student State Board Information |
State Thespian Officer Information |
What is the Student State Board (SSB)?
The Student State Board or SSB is made up of student leader representatives from each troupe across the state and is formed starting at the Kansas Thespian Festival Kick off Event in August. SSB members represent their troupe in assisting the STO in planning and hosting KTF and other Kansas Thespians Activities. |
What is an STO?
The STO's or State Thespian Officers are the student leaders, representatives and hosts for Kansas Thespians and the Kansas Thespian Festival. The STO help plan, manage and host KTF. They are also the leadership of the SSB, and help lead the student advocacy efforts for Kansas Thespians, KTF and across the state. The STO also develop committees in at least advocacy and social media to further develop student leadership. STO Applications are Due DECEMBER 1.
Any questions should be directed to the STO advisors |
How do I get involved?
- Communicate to your Troupe Director that you have an interest in getting involved with Kansas Thespians Student Leadership.
- Attend the Kansas Thespian Festival Kickoff Meeting in August
- Aug 16, 2025 at Andover High School
- Students attending Kickoff must have the permission of and should attend with their troupe director
- Troupes are allowed to bring a total of three students to the kick off.
- Only one of these can be a senior and it is recommended that troupes bring more underclassmen.
- Only one of these can be a senior and it is recommended that troupes bring more underclassmen.
- Aug 16, 2025 at Andover High School
- After Attending Kick-Off join the SSB GroupMe, with a signed contract
- If you are unable to attend Kick-Off and would still like to be a part of the SSB and/or run for STO, you must contact the STO Advisors
- This email must include your name, phone number, and reason for missing.
- This email must include your name, phone number, and reason for missing.
- STO’s are first members of the SSB.
- For more information on running to be an STO check the information above!
- For more information on running to be an STO check the information above!