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Our Organization


​Texas Thespians, an affiliate chapter of the Educational Theater Association (EDTA), is one of the largest chapters in the nation. A chapter is established to support the mission of the Educational Theatre Association’s student honor organization, the International Thespian Society.

​Texas Thespians is led by chapter director, Amy Jordan, who is supported and assisted by the chapter board. The Texas Chapter provides local, state, and regional support for adult members, Thespians, and Junior Thespians. With over 500 troupes, Texas Thespians represent over 15,000 middle school and high school students.

The Texas Thespian Chapter, named as a Gold EdTA Honor Chapter, is recognized for tremendous work at the state, regional, and local levels. 

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Our organization provides educational festivals and workshops for students, and conferences and professional development for teachers and administrators. We provide over $50,000 in scholarships each year for graduating seniors, and award over $15,000 in Thespian Bucks™ for teachers.
As an affiliate of the International Thespian Society, we follow the national model for promoting excellence in middle school and high school theatre departments across Texas.

There are over 500 troupes throughout Texas in public, private and charter schools. If you would like to charter a troupe for your school, you will find all the necessary documents at the International Thespian Society's website.

Membership in the International Thespian Society offers numerous benefits for students and their directors including:
  • Annual subscription to Dramatics magazine (Thespians and troupe directors)
  • Annual subscription to Teaching Theatre magazine (troupe directors)
  • The right to attend the International Thespian Festival
  • Eligibility for International Thespian Society and State Scholarships
  • The right to attend the Texas Thespians State Festival
  • Assistance in obtaining reduced royalties on plays
  • Eligibility to participate in college auditions at the state and national level
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Schools that are members of the International Thespian Society (ITS) are automatically members of the Texas Thespians. To become a member of ITS, contact the Educational Theatre Association, the parent organization of ITS, for complete information and an application.


If you have additional questions, contact Rebecca Phillips, Membership Chair.
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  • Texas Thespians
    • Chapter Board
    • Our Organization
    • History
    • Leadership Awards
    • Contact
  • Events
    • Professional Development Courses
    • Educator Conference
    • Virtual State and Junior Thespian Festival >
      • Virtual Schedule
      • Virtual Deadlines
      • Virtual FAQs
      • Virtual Fees
      • Virtual Forms
      • Virtual Rules
      • Virtual Festival Sponsor
      • Virtual 2020 Key Note Speakers
      • Texas Thespians All State Virtual Performance >
        • Virtual All State Performance Cast List
      • Virtual Shows at Festival >
        • Virtual Mainstage Performances
      • Virtual Thespys (IEs) >
        • Virtual IE Guidelines >
          • Virtual Performance Events >
            • Virtual Monologues
            • Virtual Duet Acting
            • Virtual Group Acting
            • Virtual Solo Musical
            • Virtual Duet Musical
            • Virtual Group Musical
          • Virtual Technical Events >
            • Virtual Costume Construction
            • Virtual Costume Design
            • Virtual Lighting Design
            • Virtual Sound Design
            • Virtual Makeup Design
            • Virtual Marketing
            • Virtual Scenic Design
            • Virtual Short Film
            • Virtual Stage Management
        • Virtual IE FAQs
        • Play Publishers
      • Virtual TX/KS/OK Only Events >
        • Virtual Dance Challenge
        • Virtual Improv Challenge
        • Virtual Tech Quiz Bowl
        • Virtual Team Design Contest
        • Virtual Animate Your Troupe
      • Virtual Next Generation Works >
        • Virtual Apply to Playworks
        • Virtual Apply to Musicalworks
        • Virtual Apply to Filmworks
        • Virtual Apply to Criticworks
      • Virtual Auditions & Scholarships >
        • Virtual College Audition Application
        • Virtual Thespian Scholarship Application
      • Virtual College/University
      • Virtual Festival Vendor
      • Virtual Guest Artist
    • Leadership Academy
  • STO Corner
    • Become an STO
    • STO Bios
    • STO Blog
    • Featured Schools
    • Local Theater
  • Advocacy Network
  • Resources
    • Educator Resources
    • Spotlight Series
    • Job Postings
  • I Am A...
    • Thespian
    • New Director
    • Troupe Director
  • Flickr