Thespys

Formerly called Individual Events (IE)

Basic Info:

Competition: Saturday, January 11th all day at Liberty High School (students should arrive by 8am)

Waivers are required for everyone, including observers and adults.

Review Your Rubric(s): Make sure to review the rubric for your category/categories: Official Program Guide - Educational Theatre Association

Participation Fees:
Thespians: $40
Future Thespians: $55
Non-Participant Student Observers: $10
Adult/Chaperone Observers: $10

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What Are The Thespys?

Broadway has the Tonys, Hollywood has the Oscars... now Thespians have the Thespys!

The International Thespian Excellence Awards (or Thespys® for short) recognize the highest level of achievement in school theatre performance, technical theatre, writing, and filmmaking. You can read more here and here! This educational program (formerly called Individual Events or IE) gives Thespians the opportunity to receive constructive feedback on prepared theatrical material and technical designs. A student may compete in up to 3 events.

Performance Events

Monologue
Duo Acting
Group Acting
Solo Musical
Duet Musical
Group Musical

Technical Theatre Events

Costume Design
Costume Construction
Lighting Design
Makeup Design
Scenic Design
Sound Design
Stage Management
Theatre Marketing

Film Events

Short Animated Film
Short Documentary Film
Short Film

Note: Film events only adjudicated at the State Thespian Conference.