Thespian Troupe 7955
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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 |
2019 - 2020 Drama Club Officers
Bailey Bradford (President)
Katlyn Dunbar (Vice President)
Dorothy Johnson (12th Grade Rep)
Chris Luckie (11th Grade Rep)
Jerriah Brown (10th Grade Rep)
Melody Small (9th Grade Rep)
Monthly Meetings
Troupe 7955 meets the 2nd B-Day lunch on the 3rd week monthly in room 8-109.
2020 Arkansas State Thespian Festival
WHO: Any Parkview student may apply to attend Thespian Festival!
WHAT: Workshops, scholarships & competitions!
Workshops! Last year’s festival offered over 165 workshops including topics such as: acting, play writing, costuming, lighting, scenic design, leadership, mask making, sound design, film making, theatre dance, arts advocacy, resumes, stage management, stage combat, properties design, Shakespeare, comedic timing, scenic painting, make-up, Broadway musicals, auditioning & perusing theatre careers – specific course offering will be released in January.
Scholarships! Last year Arkansas Thespian members were offered over $4 million in scholarship dollars based on student portfolios & interviews at festival. Troupe 7955 brought home all excellent and superior ratings, as well as $75,284 dollars in scholarship money. All Parkview Drama Magnet students will create online portfolios at http://getacceptd.com/ during the 2019-20 school year to help them prepare to compete for scholarship dollars. All inducted thespians will meet with Ms. Harden to create an online portfolio on www.getacceptd.com before October 2nd. Nine students (1 Honor Thespian, 2 AR EdTA, 5 College Auditions, and 1 STO Leadership) will be selected by Parkview drama teachers to present at Festival for scholarships. The scholarship deadline is in January, but all requests for recommendation letters must be made in December.
Individual event competitions! Events include: Monologue, Duet Acting, Group Acting, Solo Musical, Duet Musical, Group Musical, Costume Construction, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Scenic Design, Sound Design, Stage Management, Theatre Marketing, NEW makeup design, & Short Film. Only current Parkview Thespian Troupe 7955 members (with at 2.0 GPA) may compete in events.
When & Where: February 13 - 15, 2020 at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Cost: The total cost for festival is $160. This includes the registration fee, event entry fees*, tee-shirt, four meals, transportation, & a hotel room for two nights. *Only inducted troupe members with a 2.0 GPA from the previous semester will be allowed to showcase material at festival per AAA rules. Students traveling to festival should turn in an updated information form & the $80 deposit by October 18th. The remaining $80 balance must be paid by December 2nd. (No penalty for paying the full balance ASAP.) At festival, students will need to bring money for snacks, & two fast food meals. Permission slips as well as health & behavior forms will be due no later than November 30th. I.E. & group events must be selected by the October 18th troupe meeting. There will be at least one mandatory Saturday workshop/audition seminar. Students (9th – 11th grades) interested in running for STO (Student Thespian Officer) must see Ms. Harden ASAP to discuss the application process.
WHAT: Workshops, scholarships & competitions!
Workshops! Last year’s festival offered over 165 workshops including topics such as: acting, play writing, costuming, lighting, scenic design, leadership, mask making, sound design, film making, theatre dance, arts advocacy, resumes, stage management, stage combat, properties design, Shakespeare, comedic timing, scenic painting, make-up, Broadway musicals, auditioning & perusing theatre careers – specific course offering will be released in January.
Scholarships! Last year Arkansas Thespian members were offered over $4 million in scholarship dollars based on student portfolios & interviews at festival. Troupe 7955 brought home all excellent and superior ratings, as well as $75,284 dollars in scholarship money. All Parkview Drama Magnet students will create online portfolios at http://getacceptd.com/ during the 2019-20 school year to help them prepare to compete for scholarship dollars. All inducted thespians will meet with Ms. Harden to create an online portfolio on www.getacceptd.com before October 2nd. Nine students (1 Honor Thespian, 2 AR EdTA, 5 College Auditions, and 1 STO Leadership) will be selected by Parkview drama teachers to present at Festival for scholarships. The scholarship deadline is in January, but all requests for recommendation letters must be made in December.
Individual event competitions! Events include: Monologue, Duet Acting, Group Acting, Solo Musical, Duet Musical, Group Musical, Costume Construction, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Scenic Design, Sound Design, Stage Management, Theatre Marketing, NEW makeup design, & Short Film. Only current Parkview Thespian Troupe 7955 members (with at 2.0 GPA) may compete in events.
When & Where: February 13 - 15, 2020 at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Cost: The total cost for festival is $160. This includes the registration fee, event entry fees*, tee-shirt, four meals, transportation, & a hotel room for two nights. *Only inducted troupe members with a 2.0 GPA from the previous semester will be allowed to showcase material at festival per AAA rules. Students traveling to festival should turn in an updated information form & the $80 deposit by October 18th. The remaining $80 balance must be paid by December 2nd. (No penalty for paying the full balance ASAP.) At festival, students will need to bring money for snacks, & two fast food meals. Permission slips as well as health & behavior forms will be due no later than November 30th. I.E. & group events must be selected by the October 18th troupe meeting. There will be at least one mandatory Saturday workshop/audition seminar. Students (9th – 11th grades) interested in running for STO (Student Thespian Officer) must see Ms. Harden ASAP to discuss the application process.
Festival 2020 will be here soon!
Need a LRSD Permission Slip, Festival Health Form, or Festival Behavior form? CLICK HERE!
See Ms. Harden in room 8-102 to pay with cash or check.
Need to pay online using a credit or debit card?
CLICK HERE!
The TECH CHALLENGE information is available now!
NIES Event Info HERE!
Check the Arkansas Thespians website for more information.
