The Junior Thespian pages

Are you a Junior Thespian?

You’re a Junior Thespian if you were officially inducted into a middle or junior high school International Thespian Society troupe. You became eligible for induction into the honor society by completing at least fifty hours of excellent work in the theatre and related arts. As a Junior Thespian, you uphold the Thespian motto, “Act well your part; there all the honor lies.” The theatre skills, experience, and dedication you’re developing as a Junior Thespian will give you a head start on high school, so you’ll enter your freshman year with half of the Thespian points you’ll need for high school Thespian induction. Full details are available in the Junior Thespian Troupe Handbook.

On this page we’ve gathered important information about your Junior Thespian membership and a variety of ITS opportunities and resources available to you.

About Junior Thespian membership

Featured ITS programs, events, and opportunities

Junior Thespian Festival
The national event for middle school theatre

Events calendar
National, regional and local events of interest

Build your theatre skills
Articles to help you grow as a theatre artist or technician

Junior Thespian Troupe Handbook
The 411 on troupe organization and operation

FAQs
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.

Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat (TOTS-EAT)
Have fun and make a difference with our annual ITS community service initiative

ITS active troupe list
Find other troupes in your area

ITS Outstanding Educator Award
Have a great troupe director? Nominate him or her for this distinguished award