Junior Thespians

6TH AND 7TH GRADERS- WE WILL PURSUE THIS FOR THE ‘26 - ‘27 SCHOOL YEAR!

Click here to visit the Oregon Junior Thespians page

What is Thespians? Students take part in various acting/perfromance aivities throughout the school year with fellow actors in their grade range. While it is a much bigger program for high schoolers it’s a wonderful opportunity for serious young actors to gain more experience.
From the website: “The International Thespian Society (ITS) has been honoring excellence in the work of theatre students since 1929. Thespian troupes serve students in grades nine through twelve, and Junior Thespian troupes serve students in grades six through eight. There are at present active ITS troupes in more than 4,000 high schools and middle schools, mostly in the United States and Canada, but includes international schools, too.
Oregon Thespians has been a long-standing Chapter of ITS and maintains a prominent and active presence at national and international EdTA events. Students earn an invitation to Thespian Society membership on the basis of their achievements in the school’s theatre program.
Membership in Oregon Thespians is automatic, once a school charters and maintains a Thespian Troupe (or Junior Thespian Troupe) with ITS.”

What’s coming up for Spring 2026?
Jr Play Day (Saturday January 10): this sounds juvenile in name, but it is a pretty cool day. Middle schoolers from all over gather to participate in improv Some kids could have the opportunity to perform songs, but I think we are too late to act on that. Play day is also Jr Regionals (Competition day) where students have the opportunity to perform for feedback in front of adjudicators. I have been a judge at the high school levle for a few years and it’s a really fun time - and extremely valuable for actors looking to improve. I think we are too late to participate unless some of you want to do songs you have sung in previous shows or for auditions. I could check on that.
Jr State Day: Saturday April 11: Jr Thespians can attend State Competition for high schoolers on one of the days. They attend work shops and participate in some of the fun festivities.