1 CLEARWATER DRAMA drama club meeting September 17, 2014 Text

2 The International Thespian Society (ITS), an honorary group for middle and high school theatre students, is a division of the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA). The mission of ITS is to honor student excellence in the theatre arts. Thespian troupes are just a component of a school’s theatre program. ITS membership offers many valuable benefits, services, and opportunities to students and teachers committed to a well-rounded education. Performing Arts students perform better over-all, and the skills acquired by the students transfer into each and every possible career and life experience. Colleges and Universities also recognize the extra commitment made outside of important academic classes, and look at these participants as better equipped to balance college life. A student can become a part of ITS by earning ten ITS points. Points are earned by participating and performing in various CHS drama events. These can include, but are not limited to: being cast in a show, working crew for a show, attending and/or performing in District IE or One Act Events. Performing or working crew for the Showcase. Performing at and/or attending the Florida State Thespian Conference. 10 hours of work generally equals 1 point. WHAT IS THE INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY?

3 ARE YOU READY FOR DISTRICTS?! Auditions for Districts are October 14 th & 15 th and Districts takes place December 4 th -6 th If you are interested in auditioning for anything, don’t be afraid to try! Some things you can audition for are:

4 MONOLOGUES This category must include 2 contrasting monologues, from two different published plays. Your time frame must not exceed 5 minutes. Flthespian.com

5 DUET ACTING This category include two actors. Must be from a published play, and it would be best to have a copy of the script. Your time frame must not exceed 5 minutes. Flthespian.com

6 ENSEMBLE ACTING Can include 3 to 16 characters. Must be from a published play and must have the script available. Your time frame must not exceed 8 minutes. Flthespian.com

7 PANTOMIME You can use from one to eight performers. Props and theatrical make-up are not allowed! Lip synching as well as audible noises are prohibited by the performer. Sound effects are allowed, but NO lyrics or human voices in the musical accompaniment. Time frame must not exceed 5 minutes. Flthespian.com

8 SOLO Musical Must be from a published musical. The performance must have accompaniment, either live or taped. NO VOCAL TRACKS! Time frame must not exceed 5 minutes. Flthespian.com

9 duet musical Must be from a published musical. The performance must have accompaniment, either live or taped. NO VOCAL TRACKS! Time frame must not exceed 5 minutes.

10 small group musical May include 3 to 7 performers The music must be from a published musical. The performance must have accompaniment, either live or taped. NO VOCAL TRACKS. Time frame must not exceed 5 minutes. Singing and dancing are allowed, rather encouraged :)

11 large group musical May include 8 to 16 performers The music must be from a published musical. The performance must have accompaniment, either live or taped. NO VOCAL TAPES. Time frame must not exceed 6 minutes. Similar to the small group musical, singing and dancing are allowed.

12 DON’T forget the technical categories!

13 LIST OF PLAYS FOR TECHNICAL EVENTS FLThespian.com

14 costume design Five character renderings are necessary. Whether it be 5 different characters, or one character through 5 different costume changes. Computer assistance is acceptable. All art work used must be original, no collaboration. Your presentation time must not exceed 10 minutes. More detailed information can be found on the website flthespian.com if you’re interested.

15 costume construction You must fully construct a costume, from head to toe. Costuming budget must not exceed $100, and it all must be your original work, no collaboration. In addition to the costume, each student must include a costume research collage. Your presentation time must not exceed 10 minutes. More detailed information can be found on the website flthespian.com if you’re interested.

16 Make-up design FLThespian.com

17 publicity design This category includes creating a poster design, a ticket, a program for the show, and more! Computer assistance is acceptable. Your presentation must not exceed 10 minutes. More detailed information can be found on the website flthespian.com if you’re interested.

18 Scene design Student must design and construct a 3-D model of the set. You also must include a floor plan. Computer assistance is acceptable, and all artwork must be your original work, no collaboration. Your presentation time must not exceed 10 minutes. More detailed information can be found on the website flthespian.com if you’re interested.

19 student directed scenes The student may chose any non-musical play listed on the State play list. The director must create a promt book including things like: Character summaries, plot summary, the floor plan of the scene, and more! The time frame of your scene must not exceed 5 minutes and the whole event cannot exceed 15 minutes. More detailed information can be found on the website flthespian.com if you’re interested.

20 playwriting You will submit four copies of a 15 to 30 page play, including at least 2 characters. Your script will need to include: a title page, a synopsis, character and text pages. Your time frame cannot exceed 15 minutes. More detailed information can be found on the website flthespian.com if you’re interested.

21 for auditions: Your piece does not have to be memorized, but well thought out, concerning material and character. Blocking not required. All musical pieces must have accompaniment and be well-rehearsed.

22 You are on your way!!! You can also plan to attend and observe! This is a great way to understand the process AND earn ITS points Don’t be afraid to ask questions! Visit: FLthespian.com and follow the website to Individual events rules and critiques for even more detailed information! One more note about District Competition: