One of the many One Acts students will get to see at Festival this year is "And Then There Was One, Too" by Michael Druce, presented by Tuscarora High School!! Teutori

"About Her" by Dennis Bush, presented by Liberty High School, is another one act on our festival roster! Come see it!

Also in our festival one act lineup, “Zap” by Paul Fleischman, presented by Francis Scott Key High School! FSK Drama Club

STO Applications Are Live! APPLY TODAY! marylandthespians.org/sto

Congratulations to our very own Allen Price, who was presented with the Educational Theatre Association Hall of Fame Award this year! This award is presented to EdTA members who have dedicated 20 or more years promoting educational theatre. This award is well deserved!

You may not be ready for school to be starting again (or maybe you are!), but are you excited to get back to shows? How are you preparing for auditions or crew/designer positions? What is your favorite part about starting a show?

Tell us about your summer!! Were you able to participate in any shows and/or see anything? Did any of these experiences inspire you?

Our Maryland Chapter of the International Thespian Society has been recognized by EdTA as a Gold Honor Chapter for our “tremendous work and high level of excellence”! We are honored and can’t wait to continue providing excellent opportunities for students around the state!

Was it a show you saw? A soundtrack you listened to? A story someone told you? A Macy’s Thanksgiving parade performance? A local high school troupe performance? Share your first recollections!

Oh the questions you could ask if you could spend a day with a theatre professional! Would it be a performer? Designer? Lin Manuel Miranda? Head makeup artist? Let us know who you would choose and what your big questions would be!

Troupe Directors and Thespians, It. Is. Time! Registration is now open for our 2024 Maryland State Thespian Festival. Troupe director’s, please be sure to check out the email sent your way with details and changes from years past. Registration will close Friday, November 17th.

How are you feeling? Has it been the “Best Day Ever”?- SpongeBob? Does it feel like “Everything’s Coming Up Roses”?- Gypsy Are you feeling “Shy”?- Once Upon A Mattress

Would you be a carpenter? Scenic painter? Rigger? Work wardrobe? Spot op? Sound technician? Lighting designer? Props? Wigs? Hair and Makeup? Special Effects? Anything else? Share you technical passions!

Who is in show prep? Or working on a piece for class or for a Thespy? How do you go about memorizing? Write it over and over, maybe in chunks of different color? Listen to it on repeat? Speak it over and over? What works for you and what do you think is the best method?

How would you describe you Theatre troupe in one word? Silly? Passionate? Intense?

It’s official! Congratulations to Allen Price for being inducted to the EdTA Hall of Fame this past weekend!

Do you appreciate a good classic? Do you miss the traditional chorus line dances? Do you like new age shows? Which do you enjoy more and which do you find more relatable?

Thespys are a great opportunity for students to showcase their best work and receive professional feedback! Visit our website for details on categories, rules, video guidelines, and rubrics (under the student tab)! Have your troupe director register you today!

The school year is in full swing now! I’m sure your to-do lists have grown. How do your arts classes or clubs help you out? A place to be creative? Helping build your confidence? Share your thoughts!

Back today with a Thursday Thought! We are 28 days until our Middle School Festival and 29 days until our High School Festival! Are you getting excited? Share with us what you are most looking forward to at Festival this year!