Welcome to the Arkansas State Thespians website, dedicated to serve 7-12 educational theatre programs! The Arkansas State Thespians are affiliated with The International Thespian Society and the Educational Theatre Association. 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.
Thespian Pledge: “I promise to uphold the aims and ideals of the International Thespian Society. I am a student of theatre and excellence is my ideal. I promise to perform my part as well as I can; to accept praise and criticism with grace; to cooperate with my fellow Thespians and work for the good of the troupe; and to share my love of theatre."
Michelle Moss, Valley View HS, Current Arkansas State Chapter Director Arkansas State Thespian Board Members: At Large: Stephanie Schultze, Russellville HS -5 yrs* NorthWest Region: JoAnne Elsken, Ft. Smith Southside HS(representing 16 troupes)-4 yrs NorthEast Region: Gail Burns, Rector High School (representing 11 troupes)-3 yrs SouthEast Region: Delaine Gates, El Dorado HS (representing 3 troupes)-2 yrs Central Region: Marisa Arnold, White Co. Central HS (representing 10 troupes)-1 yrs SouthWest Region: 5 troupes State Thespian Festival Director: Rick Chudomelka, Former Chapter Director Student Board Liaison: Jessica Fisher, Van Buren High School, -appointed position *number of years left in term List of Schools by Region Troupe Directors please join our discussion about future improvements to our State Thespian Festival. Your input is needed! |
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