International Thespian Society
Troupe 1500
"Act well your part, there all the honor lies."
Troupe 1500
Who is Troupe 1500?
Troupe 1500 is McNeil High School's International Thespian Troupe. The difference between the school's Thespian troupe and the theatre program: The Thespian troupe is a subset of the theatre arts program. Troupe 1500 is a student led organization centered around the theatre community at McNeil High School. Members have the opportunity to participate in MTC events including the MavTheatre Camp, RedEye Festival, and Holiday Hangouts. Active members who track their points can also be inducted into the International Thespian Society, an internationally recognized drama honor society that celebrates student achievement in the arts. Come join us to learn more about the organization and become more involved with Mav Theatre Company!
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Who Can Join?
Membership in the International Thespian Society is open to McNeil High School students who:
• Are in grades 10 through 12
• Participated in 2 MavTheatre productions to be eligible for application
• Enrolled in at least one McNeil High School theatre arts class annually
• Accumulated at least 10 ITS points
What are Thespian Points?
A point system helps track student work, as high school students earn induction and the designation of becoming a Thespian Society Member, respectively. Students go on to earn progressively higher honors.
What is International Thespian Society?
The International Thespian Society (ITS) is the honor society for middle and secondary school theatre students. Membership is granted for the performance of meritorious work in theatre arts that meets the Society's general guidelines. Students meet one important induction requirement by earning Thespian points through participation in Mav Theatre Company events and shows.
What is a Thespian Induction?
MTC Students who accure 12 points based on after-school volunteer service for the Theatre Department are eligible for induction into the International Thespian Society.
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Once inducted members will receive:
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Official Membership Pin
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Membership Card
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Certificate
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Exclusive Thespian interviews for college admission and scholarships
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School, state, and international leadership opportunities.
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Eligibility for state and international Thespian opportunities including training, mentoring, and assessment from theatre arts educators and stage professionals.
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Pride, recognition, and affirmation in earning induction into an international honor society.
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Graduation swag and regalia- stoles, cords, medals, pins, and certificates.
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Possible Honors
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Thespians who demonstrate high academic success in overall coursework while achieving excellent work in theatre earn the distinction "scholar." The scholar distinction always follows the student’s rank to create his or her full designation:
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Thespian Scholar
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Honor Thespian President's List Scholar
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National Honor Thespian Scholar
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Students with a 3.5 GPA become Vice President's List Scholars
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Students with a 4.0 GPA are awarded the President's List Scholar distinction​
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Troupe 1500 Thespian Events
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Texas Thespian State Festival- a convention of over 8000 high school Thespians!
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MTC/Thespian end-of-year Banquet
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