THESPY AWARDS
The International Thespian Excellence Awards
REGISTRATION DEADLINE NOVEMBER 15, 2024
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! |
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 11/15!
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! |
REGISTRATION DEADLINE NOVEMBER 15, 2024
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.