This educational program celebrates the work of theatre students, giving them the opportunity to receive constructive feedback on prepared theatrical material, technical designs, plays, and short films, and recognizing their achievements on the chapter and national level.
The Thespys journey starts at the chapter level, where Thespians prepare performances, presentations, plays, and films showcasing their talents and skills. At Thespys Qualifying Events, students are scored on official rubrics that evaluate their skills based on recognized learning standards for the theatre classroom. An overall rating is determined and constructive feedback is given so students can grow their skills.
Students who score Superior overall ratings at a Qualifying Event may advance to the final round of adjudication (pending a quick screening to ensure the material meets approved criteria), which takes place annually at the International Thespian Festival. Students present their work again, incorporating prior feedback, and the highest-scoring students in each category receive Thespy Awards.
