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.
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:
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.
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
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.
