2021-2022 Virginia Thespian Officers
The Virginia Thespian Officers (VTOs) are comprised of State Thespian Officers (STOs), whose responsibilities span throughout the whole state, and Regional Thespian Officers (RTOs), whose primary focus is the schools within their region. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find out how to apply today!
Alexa Bonilla STO chair - EAST ITSLC REPRESENTATIVE 2021-2022 Hickory High School Troupe 5688 |
Ethan Payne STO CHAIR - WEST 2021-2022 New Kent High School Troupe 7644 |
Madison Whitbeck RTO vice chair - west 2021-2022 Riverside High School Troupe 8309 |
Jonathan Aspin vTO vice chair- East 2021-2022 Kecoughtan High School Troupe 2847 |
Kate Ritter STO Advocacy 2021-2022 Hickory High School Troupe 5688 |
Madison Pitzer STO Ambassador 2021-2022 Kecoughtan High School Troupe 2847 |
Rachael McNutt STO communications 2021-2022 Broad Run High School Troupe 3564 |
Daniella Valencia STO ENCORE 2021-2022 Salem High School Troupe 4687 |
Madelyn Resnick STO Technology 2021-2022 First Colonial High School Troupe 3178 |
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If your school has an upcoming show or event, talk to your RTO about how to promote it with Virginia Thespians!
HOW DO I BECOME A VTO (STO or RTO)?
Eligibility:
Students who have attended the previous school year's conference and participated in either an interest meeting with the VTO Board or a leadership workshop with the visiting International Thespian Officer are eligible to apply. In order to apply, a student must meet the following criteria:
Candidate Election Process (2022-2023):
Important Dates for 2022-2023 Chapter Thespian Officers:
Saturday, May 21, 2022 - Applications DUE
Monday, June 6, 2022 - 2022-2023 VTOs (STOs + RTOs) Notified via Email
Saturday, August 2023 TBD 10am-3pm - STO Leadership Retreat (either in Virginia Beach or near Richmond)
Monthly virtual meetings throughout fall and spring
Thursday-Sunday, January 12-15, 2023 - Virginia Thespian Festival at Shenandoah University (Winchester, VA)
Students who have attended the previous school year's conference and participated in either an interest meeting with the VTO Board or a leadership workshop with the visiting International Thespian Officer are eligible to apply. In order to apply, a student must meet the following criteria:
- Be a rising junior or senior for the upcoming school year.
- Attend a school with an active ITS Troupe.
- Indicate support from their director for their involvement. (The Troupe Director must also agree to actively serve on the VA Thespian Adult Board.)
- Commit to attending a minimum of 2 meetings a year as well as the VA Thespian Festival. If a student misses more than one meeting, he or she may lose his or her position on State Leadership. Sometimes virtual (online) meetings will suffice.
- Have participated in leadership training as administered by the current STO Board (when applicable).
Candidate Election Process (2022-2023):
- The link to the application will be available on the vathespian.org website.
- Candidates must submit their application by the appointed deadline (Saturday, May 21, 2022).
- Adult members of the Virginia Thespians Executive Board will convene electronically to select the 2022-2023 Virginia Chapter Thespian Officers based on information provided in the application.
- All students who submit an application will be notified by email of the Executive Board's decision by June 6, 2022. Those selected to serve as a VTO for 2022-2023 will receive further information and instructions, including tentative dates and locations of meetings.
Important Dates for 2022-2023 Chapter Thespian Officers:
Saturday, May 21, 2022 - Applications DUE
Monday, June 6, 2022 - 2022-2023 VTOs (STOs + RTOs) Notified via Email
Saturday, August 2023 TBD 10am-3pm - STO Leadership Retreat (either in Virginia Beach or near Richmond)
Monthly virtual meetings throughout fall and spring
Thursday-Sunday, January 12-15, 2023 - Virginia Thespian Festival at Shenandoah University (Winchester, VA)
