NEW YORK THESPIANS
  • Home
  • About
    • NY Thespians Board
    • State Thespian Officers Board
    • FAQs
  • Thespian Festival
    • Thespys Guidelines
  • Events
  • Get Involved
    • Start a Thespian Troupe >
      • Thespian Honor Troupe
    • Join the NY Thespians Board
    • Become a State Thespian Officer
    • Donate Today
  • Advocacy
  • Resources
    • I am a Student
    • I am a Teacher
    • I am a Troupe Director
  • Gallery

ALL ABOUT THESPYS

Your guide to understanding Thespys and the way they work.

​
​Thespys (formally known as I.E.s) recognize the highest level of achievement in school theatre performance and technical theatre.  Though all students may perform or present for Thespys, only registered Thespians are eligible for awards.  This year, students receive one free Thespy spot with registration.  Performance categories include monologues, duet scenes, group scenes, solo musical theater, duet musical theater, and/or group musical theater.  Technical categories include stage management, light design, set design, costume design, costume construction, sound design, publicity/marketing, makeup, short film, short documentary, and/or short animated film.  All Thespys are adjudicated by professionals in the field and each student participant receives individualized feedback.

Students who score a Superior Rating in their Thespys have the opportunity to perform and compete at the annual International Thespian Festival, where over 5,000 students attend from around the globe.

Interested in competing in Thespys or receiving feedback? Check out the links below for rubrics as well as more information.
​
Thespy rubrics 2020-2021
Picture
Acting
Picture
Costume Construction
Picture
Costume Design
Picture
​Lighting Design
Picture
Makeup Design
Picture
Musical
Picture
Scenic Design
Picture
Short Animated Film
Picture
Short Documentary Film
Picture
Short Film
Picture
Sound Design
Picture
Stage Management
Picture
Theatre Marketing
Picture
Combined 
Thespys program guide 2020-2021
The Thespys Program Guidebook provides a detailed explanation on the rules for each categories, how scoring works, etc. 
Picture
thespy category guidelines 2020-2021
The Thespys Category Guidebook provides a detailed explanation on the specific rules for each categories like length of time, dress code, etc.
Sound Graphics Guideline provides recommended diagrams and information for sound designers to use to plan their presentation.
Picture
Picture
examples of superiors and training videos
Picture
Acting Performance 2017
Picture
Acting Judge
​2017
Picture
Costume Construction Presentation  2017
Picture
Costume Construction Judge 2017
Picture
Solo Musical Performance 2017
Picture
Solo Musical Judge 2017
more information
Visit Thespys Awards platform for more comprehensive information on Thespys and International Thespian Excellence Awards.
Thespys Awards Platform
Or Visit EdTA's library for more information on Thespys and International Thespian Excellence Awards at festivals. 
EdTA's Library
Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • Home
  • About
    • NY Thespians Board
    • State Thespian Officers Board
    • FAQs
  • Thespian Festival
    • Thespys Guidelines
  • Events
  • Get Involved
    • Start a Thespian Troupe >
      • Thespian Honor Troupe
    • Join the NY Thespians Board
    • Become a State Thespian Officer
    • Donate Today
  • Advocacy
  • Resources
    • I am a Student
    • I am a Teacher
    • I am a Troupe Director
  • Gallery