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THESPY AWARDS
The International Thespian Excellence Awards

VIRTUAL THESPY REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Register to compete in February only for a 2nd chance to qualify for ITF!
BREAK LEGS, EVERYONE! Due 2/28 at 11:59 pm.

WHY THE THESPYS MATTER FOR YOUR PROGRAM!

CURRICULUM SUPPORT: Students can be adjudicated using the National Core Arts Standards in 18 different categories, including: Monologues, Musical Theatre, Duet Performances, Group 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!

Virtual Thespy Registration
Virtual Playwrighting/ Film Registration
SAME RULES APPLY!
1. Wear neutral colors
2. Slate in your video
3. Upload a video file where we can see/hear you clearly
4. Follow the rules for your category & overall rules
5. Break a leg! Results will be released in early March
6. Prices are still $15 per person, per Thespy to compete
7. For questions, email [email protected] or [email protected]
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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. Deadline to submit is 2/28 at 11:59 pm!

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. 

STEP 4: Receive a Superior Rating and you're off to the International Thespian Festival in June!


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NEW BETA RUBRICS

​Here are the beta rubrics for the two NEW Thespy categories 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.
DIRECTING RUBRIC
properties rubric
PLAYWRITING/FILM THESPY REGISTRATION
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Michael Viola
THESPYS CHAIR
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South Lakes HS
Troupe 4709
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Skye Whitcomb
STATE SECRETARY 
James River HS Troupe 5953
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  • Home
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    • VIRGINIA THESPIAN OFFICERS
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    • SUPPORTING YOUR TROUPE
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  • PARTNERS
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    • Ludus Partnership
    • BECOME A SPONSOR
    • I AM A COLLEGE
    • I AM A GUEST ARTIST
    • I AM A VENDOR
    • I AM ALUMNI
    • I AM A VOLUNTEER/ CHAPERONE
    • I AM A POTENTIAL COLLEGE INTERN
  • FESTIVAL '25
    • FESTIVAL INFORMATION
    • OFFICIAL HOTEL
    • VTF SCHEDULE
    • MIDDLE SCHOOL FESTIVAL
    • MAINSTAGE FESTIVAL
    • ONE ACT FESTIVAL
    • THESPY FESTIVAL
    • SCHOLARSHIPS
    • WORKSHOPS
    • COLLEGE CONNECTIONS
    • ALL-STATE SHOW
    • ADULT AWARDS
  • VTF REGISTRATION
  • OTHER EVENTS
    • TH. EDUCATOR INTENSIVE