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 |
Monthly Meetings
Troupe 7955 meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month in room 8-109.
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 $45,782 dollars in scholarship money. All Parkview Drama Magnet students will create online portfolios at http://getacceptd.com/ during the 2017-18 school year to help them prepare to compete for scholarship dollars.
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 & Short Film. Only current Parkview Thespian Troupe 7955 members (with at 2.0 GPA) may compete in events.
When & Where: February 2018 at Greene County Tech in Paragould, Arkansas.
Cost: We have not calculated the total cost for the 2018 festival. Last year it was $150 which included the registration fee, event entry fees, tee-shirt, three meals & a hotel room for two nights. A $25 nonrefundable deposit will be due by October 1, 2017. Installments may be made until December 1, 2017 when the balance is due. Students will need to bring money for snacks, two evening meals, & souvenirs.
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 $45,782 dollars in scholarship money. All Parkview Drama Magnet students will create online portfolios at http://getacceptd.com/ during the 2017-18 school year to help them prepare to compete for scholarship dollars.
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 & Short Film. Only current Parkview Thespian Troupe 7955 members (with at 2.0 GPA) may compete in events.
When & Where: February 2018 at Greene County Tech in Paragould, Arkansas.
Cost: We have not calculated the total cost for the 2018 festival. Last year it was $150 which included the registration fee, event entry fees, tee-shirt, three meals & a hotel room for two nights. A $25 nonrefundable deposit will be due by October 1, 2017. Installments may be made until December 1, 2017 when the balance is due. Students will need to bring money for snacks, two evening meals, & souvenirs.
Festival 2018 will be here soon!
Need a LRSD Permission Slip, Festival Health Form, or Festival Behavior form? CLICK HERE!
The TECH CHALLENGE information is available now!
