Festivals
Festivals are held annually, at the district, state and national levels. The season culminates with the International Thespian Festival, held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln each June.
At "Festival", the "Chapter Select Showcase" showcases troupes qualifying from their respective State Thespian Festivals who have previously qualified from their respective District Thespian Festivals. Main Stage is where adjucators watch shows from the various middle and high school groups in front of an audience of about 3,000, in the Lied Center for Performing Arts. There are auditions for national cast productions, as well as individual events. The Individual Events offered at the Thespian Festival are monologue, duet acting, solo musical, duet musical, group musical, mime, lighting design, scenic design, publicity design, costume design, costume construction, stage management, and short film.
Workshops and performances fill the daily schedules of Thespians, while dances and themed chaperone dinners occupy the evenings.
Additionally, High School Juniors are given the opportunity to audition for dozens of colleges and universities, and Seniors are given college scholarship opportunities.
At the high school level, students can reach Life member status, and receive a bronzed membership card and Pass, for free admission to all high school productions for life.
There is also a Jr. International Thespian Society (or Jr. ITS) for Middle School in grades 6-8. Junior Festivals are offered annually in two areas of the country. The 2010 festival was held in Columbus, Ohio. The 2011 Junior Thespian Festival will be held in Denver, Colorado.
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