Texas State Thespian Festival 2023
WHEN: Wednesday November 15 - Saturday, November 18
WHERE: Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, TX
WHAT: A convention and competition involving 8,000+ theatre students and teachers across the state. 3 days of workshops and classes, individual/group competitions in acting and tech, over 30 full-length live plays and musicals, and tons of fun social activities.
HOW MUCH: $425 per student Includes:
REGISTRATION DEPOSIT DEADLINE: Friday, September 1
Note: Registration is limited to 45 students. Juniors and Seniors will be given first priority. Additional registrants will be on a first come, first served basis. No student is guaranteed a spot until the $100 deposit has been paid. The Directors reserve the right to refuse registration to any student based on grades, attendance, and/or conduct.
Students must make a (non-refundable) $100 deposit no later than Friday, September 1 to hold their spot. Final payment of $325 will be due no later than Friday, November 3.
HOW TO REGISTER:
1. Fill out the Online Registration Form
2. WAIT for Director approval email before paying $100 deposit. Deposit can be paid via cash/check to "Martin High School Theatre" or pay online at https://secure.payk12.com/school/martinhs/787/2957
3. Return Registration forms (given out at Thespian Meeting 8/23) to Mr. Groves in 260A
4. All forms must be returned and deposit paid by Friday, September 1
WHEN: Wednesday November 15 - Saturday, November 18
WHERE: Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, TX
WHAT: A convention and competition involving 8,000+ theatre students and teachers across the state. 3 days of workshops and classes, individual/group competitions in acting and tech, over 30 full-length live plays and musicals, and tons of fun social activities.
HOW MUCH: $425 per student Includes:
- Registration fee
- Round trip transportation
- 3 nights hotel accommodation
- 2 banquet dinners
- Tickets to all shows
- Competition fees (if applicable)
- Festival t-shirt
- chaperones
REGISTRATION DEPOSIT DEADLINE: Friday, September 1
Note: Registration is limited to 45 students. Juniors and Seniors will be given first priority. Additional registrants will be on a first come, first served basis. No student is guaranteed a spot until the $100 deposit has been paid. The Directors reserve the right to refuse registration to any student based on grades, attendance, and/or conduct.
Students must make a (non-refundable) $100 deposit no later than Friday, September 1 to hold their spot. Final payment of $325 will be due no later than Friday, November 3.
HOW TO REGISTER:
1. Fill out the Online Registration Form
2. WAIT for Director approval email before paying $100 deposit. Deposit can be paid via cash/check to "Martin High School Theatre" or pay online at https://secure.payk12.com/school/martinhs/787/2957
3. Return Registration forms (given out at Thespian Meeting 8/23) to Mr. Groves in 260A
4. All forms must be returned and deposit paid by Friday, September 1
About Thespian society
- The International Thespian Society is an honor society dedicated to commending high school theater students worldwide. Martin High School's troupe number is #3706.
- Entry is based upon Theatre experience. All acting and technical experience can be quantified and converted to points. The more points, the higher the Thespian rank and honors.
- Only 10 points are required for entry. Application is strongly encouraged!
- Points will be calculated in a meeting second semester. All newcomers are welcome to see if they are eligible to be inducted.
- Thespian points are only valid for shows worked on in high school: junior high or elementary shows are not applicable.
- Community theater/technical experience outside of Martin Theater may also be valid if done during high school. Be sure to ask if it is possible to gain some extra points.
- Membership allows members numerous scholarship opportunities and is an excellent resume booster!
- Please ask a Thespian officer if you wish for more detailed information.
