NEVADA THESPIAN STATE CONFERENCE
 
Nevada Thespian State Conference Conference Information Sheet Nevada Thespians is a chapter of the International Thespian Society, a division of the Educational Theatre Association. The International Thespian Society is a non-profit, tax-exempt honorary organization for high school theatre students. The society is committed to the advancement of educational theatre, and to this end publishes Dramatics Magazine, sponsors Thespian Festivals and theatre workshops, produces educational materials, and provides college scholarship opportunities for students. Who attends the Conference? Over 300 of Nevada’s most dedicated theatre students in grades 6 to 12th grade. Why should you attend? Students will have the opportunity to train with some of the state’s leading professionals in Acting, Directing, Playwriting, and Technical Theatre. Students may also compete in Individual Events and be invited to the International Thespian Festival. The conference also affords students the opportunity to watch professional theatre productions and main stage presentations, produced by their area high school theatre programs. Some of the student opportunities and benefits are: • Attend cool, exciting workshops • Learn new acting techniques, technical theatre skills and more • Be entertained by Nationally Recognized Performers • Perform an Individual Event: Gain three critiques and have a chance to compete nationally • Students who receive an excellent or superior at the state level competition are invited to compete at International in Lincoln, Nebraska • Win a Scholarship to attend the International Thespian Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska. • Win a $600 Scholarship to College • See the best school shows in Nevada • Run for a State Board position: Make decisions for the State of Nevada Thespians Some of the Troupe Director Opportunities and benefits are: • Attend cool, exciting workshops • Learn new acting techniques, technical theatre skills and more • Hear your teaching reinforced by workshops • Have your students thank you because they see the big picture • Your student could win a scholarship, an Individual Event, or an Award! • You Could WIN!! • Meet and network and laugh and commiserate with other theater teachers • Run for a State Board position: Make decisions for the State of Nevada Thespians How much does the conference cost? NEW LOWER PRICE! The conference fee is $40 registration!!! You may purchase a conference T-shirt for only $10. Individual events are $10 for each event. This covers the cost of admission to the conference, and all of the student workshops and performances. It also includes lunch on Friday. The registration fee does not cover the cost of your hotel room or other meals. There are numerous area restaurants where troupes usually go to partake of meals not included in your $40 registration fee. LATE REGISTRATIONS AND CHANGES WILL INCUR LATE FEES! Is there supervision at the conference? YES! Each troupe director who has students attending is required to attend whenever their students are present or to provide a chaperone authorized by their administration to supervise their own group. The Nevada State Thespian Society provides security in and around the Conference Location. Where is the conference located? DESERT OASIS HIGH SCHOOL 6600 W Erie Ave Las Vegas, NV 89141-7321 (702) 799-6881 Contact: Sharon Chadwick 702-799-2270 ext. 4097 702-296-0109 cell nvthespians@gmail.com CLICK HERE FOR IE COMPETITION RULES AND GUIDELINES CLICK HERE FOR IE JUDGES RUBRICS General Conference Contract and Health Form.pdfmailto:nvthespians@gmail.comIndividual%20Events%20Competition%20Rules%20and%20Guidelines.htmlIndividual%20Events%20Competition%20Rules%20and%20Guidelines.htmlIndividual%20Events%20Competition%20Rules%20and%20Guidelines.htmlNevada Thespian State Conference_files/General%20Conference%20Contract%20and%20Health%20Form.pdfhttp://livepage.apple.com/shapeimage_3_link_0shapeimage_3_link_1shapeimage_3_link_2shapeimage_3_link_3shapeimage_3_link_4
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