International Thespian Society
Catalog organization: Educational Theatre Association
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What Is International Thespian Society?
The International Thespian Society (ITS) is the Educational Theatre Association's honor society for middle- and high-school theatre achievement. Students do not submit a national self-application. They participate in theatre through a school or eligible organization with an active troupe, document their work, satisfy the troupe's published criteria, and are submitted to EdTA by an authorized troupe director. An induction ceremony by itself does not create membership.
Grades 6–8 are inducted as Junior Thespians; grades 9–12 are inducted as Thespians. High-school induction requires 10 points, normally equivalent to about 100 hours of excellent theatre work, spanning at least two areas. One point generally represents ten hours. Acting, directing, writing, design, stage management, technical work, classroom activities, festivals, service, outreach, and related roles may count under the local constitution. Only the troupe director officially awards points. A troupe may add transparent academic, attendance, conduct, or service criteria, but peers may not decide eligibility.
International Thespian Society Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | Varies — see Cost and funding |
|---|---|
| Format | Hybrid |
| Eligibility | Grades 6–12 |
| Application deadline | Rolling applications |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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