Junior Thespian Point System

The International Thespian Society is the only organization to honor middle-level students for

outstanding work in theatre. The resolution with which the Society approaches this role is evident

in its focus on the students; their achievements, involvement, and access to quality theatre arts

instruction are basic concerns of ITS.

Junior Thespian membership is granted for the performance of meritorious work in theatre

arts which meets the Society’s general guidelines. Specifically, students become members by earning points for their work. Any

student who has participated in at least two productions for a total of fifty hours of work is eligible for Thespian Society membership as a

Junior Thespian. Sponsors may award one or two additional points for any task performed with

exceptional merit, and should use their discretion in awarding points—from zero to the maximum—

according to the quality of effort and work accomplished.

The following are general guidelines on the awarding of points:

• One point represents approximately five

hours of excellent work.

• To become a Junior Thespian, a student must earn ten points, five of which must be acquired at the school where he or she is to be inducted.

• Junior Thespian membership will be awarded on a democratic basis to all students who qualify according to the requirements of the point system. No student will be elected into

the Society. No student will be denied membership if he or she has accumulated the required ten points and has fulfilled all membership requirements.

• A student must participate in at least two productions, whether formally staged or informal class presentations. Participation should be in at least two of the listed categories, for example, acting and

production. After students have attained Junior Thespian membership, further recognition for their outstanding work in theatre arts may be indicated by awarding stars for each additional ten points (or fifty hours) earned. Star ratings

should be designated on the student’s

membership certificate under “Thespian Stars Earned.” Junior Thespians may earn up to a

maximum of five stars. We encourage you to indicate star ratings after the student names on

playbills, membership rolls, and other printed materials.

POINT CHART:

One Full

Item Act Length

Acting Major role 3 6

Minor role 2 4

Walk-on 1 2

Chorus 1 3

Dancer 1 3

Understudy 1 2

Production Stage manager 3 6

Stage crew 2 4

Touring crew/roadie 2 4

Lighting technician 3 6

Lighting crew 2 3

Set designer 3 4

Set construction crew 3 5

Costumer 3 6

Costume crew 2 5

Properties manager 3 5

Properties crew 2 3

Sound technician 3 5

Makeup manager 3 5

Makeup crew 2 3

Rehearsal prompter 2 4

Pianist/accompanist 3 6

Musicians 2 3

Business Business manager 3 6

Business crew 2 4

Publicity manager 3 5

Publicity crew 2 3

Ticket manager 2 4

Ticket crew 1 3

House manager 2 4

House crew 1 2

Ushers 1 2

Programs 1 3

Program crew 1 2

Directing Director 3 6

Assistant director 3 6

Vocal director 3 6

Assistant vocal

director 2 5

Orchestra/

band director 3 6

Assistant orchestra/

band director 2 5

Choreographer 3 6

Assistant

choreographer 3 5

One Full

Item Act Length

Writing Original play 3 6

Original radio script 4 5

Original TV script 4 5

Miscellaneous Oral interpretation 2

Duet acting scenes 2

Participation in theatre

festival or contest 3

Participation in chapter

Thespian conference 3

Participation in

International Thespian

Festival 5

Attending a performance

or festival 1

Assembly program 1

Officers President 6

Vice president 4

Secretary 5

Treasurer 4

Clerk 4

Other 2

Points Required for Junior Thespian Stars

One star 20

Two stars 30

Three stars 40

Four stars 50

Five stars 60