How to join the International Thespian Society (Parkview Troupe 7955):

STEP ONE: Complete the Student interest from to provide troupe registration information HERE.

STEP TWO: See Ms. Sutterfield for a Thespian point sheet.
NOTE: Students who wish to be formally inducted in the International Thespian Society MUST earn 15 Thespian points through participation in Parkview's extra curricular theatre activities (acting, technical theatre, design, playwriting, directing, etc.). See a breakdown of activities and points HERE.  If you do not yet have 15 points, you can still join the club as a paid Provisional Member while you work to earn your 15 Thespian points. Once achieved, you will be inducted as a full member. 

STEP THREE: Pay your thespian dues through School Cash Online!

Register for the 2025 State Thespian Festival!

February 13th - 15th
Audition for scholarships. Showcase your talent in a Thespy event. Collaborate with a team in a Design/Tech Challenge. Meet theatre geeks from across the state. Attend workshops presented by theatre artists from across the country. This is YOUR event--the Arkansas State Thespian Festival! The cost is $180 which covers the ThesFest Registration fee, a shared room, a t-shirt, and memories for a lifetime! Deadline for payment is Nov 15th.
Who are Thespians?
It is implied that Thespis invented acting in the Western world, and that prior to his performances, no one had ever assumed the resemblance of another person for the purpose of storytelling. In fact, Thespis is the first known actor in written plays. He may thus have had a substantial role in changing the way stories were told and inventing theatre as we know it today. In reverence to Thespis, actors in the English-speaking part of the world have been referred to as thespians. 

The International Thespian Society is a non-profit, tax-exempt honorary organization for high school theatre students.  The society is committed to the advancement of educational theatre, and to this end publishes Dramatics Magazine, sponsors Thespian Festivals and theatre workshops, produces educational materials, and provides college scholarship opportunities for students.  

​The Arkansas Thespian Society is very active.  For more information you can visit their website at:  www.arkansasthespians.org 

CHECK THE ARKANSAS THESPIANS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.