THESPY AWARDS
The International Thespian Excellence Awards
2026 Virtual Thespys Are Now Open!
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Deadline for submission is February 28
WHY THE THESPYS MATTER FOR YOUR PROGRAM!
CURRICULUM SUPPORT: Students can be adjudicated using the National Core Arts Standards in 20 different categories, including: Monologue, Musical Theatre, Two-Person Performances, Ensemble Performances, Technical Design, Stage Management, Directing, and Short Film.
EMPOWERING STUDENTS: Student receive ratings of superior, excellent, good, or fair. OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND THE CLASS: Students who receive ratings of Superior may advance to the International Thespian Festival in Bloomington, Indiana. ADVOCACY AT HOME: Students who receive ratings of superior receive a letter from the International Thespian Society for their portfolio, as well as a medal at the closing ceremony ADVOCACY WITH ADMIN: Principals will receive a letter from the Virginia Thespians congratulating you, your students, and their work. RECOGNITION: Additionally, some students who have earned a superior rating will be invited to perform or share their design work in the annual Virginia Thespian Festival Thespy Showcase at our Mainstage Closing Ceremony. Find the official Thespys program guide and rubrics guide here! |
QUALIFY FOR INTERNATIONALS!STEP 1: Submit your Thespy to the Virginia Thespian Festival. Students may only submit three Thespys, or two Thespys and a college/scholarship audition. As well, students may only compete in each category one time.
STEP 2: Read your rubrics to make sure you are within the time limit and have what you need to qualify. STEP 3: Make sure your pieces are on the 'GREEN LIGHT LIST' and not infringing on copyright. IMPORTANT: All Thespy entries (both performance and technical) must be on the Approved Materials List. STEP 4: Receive a Superior Rating and you're off to the International Thespian Festival in June! |
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BETA RUBRIC FOR DIRECTING
Here is the beta rubric for the Thespy directing category this year. Note, these do not qualify to move onto nationals at this time but you can still earn an honorary superior at our state festival for these categories.
