Thespys

Formerly called Individual Events (IE)

What Are The Thespys?

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

The Thespian Excellence Awards, or Thespys for short, recognize the highest level of achievement in school theatre performance and technical theatre. 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.

The Thespys are hosted by Washington State Thespians, a chapter of the Educational Theatre Association.

For more information about Thespys NW, visit https://www.wathespians.org/thespys