Denver School of the Arts Thespian Troupe 5869.  We are glad you stopped by!

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What is a Thespian?  The Mission of the Educational Theatre Association and the International Thespian Society since its founding in 1929 as the National Thespian Society, EdTA/ITS has worked to promote and strengthen theatre in education. EdTA governs the The International Thespian Society, which provides benefits and services for high school and middle school students and their educators through Junior Thespian and High School Thespian troupes.  ITS is a honor society for students who excel in Theatre Arts.  The DSA Thespian troupe is open to all 9th-12th DSA High school students.

DSA's Thespian Troupe 5869 was established in 1998 and currently has over 200 active members.  
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 Thespian Calendar 2011-2012

First Semester
Aug. 5  5PM   New Student Potluck

Aug. 19        First day of school – all officers attend to welcome new students

Sept. 7 Lunch        First ALL TROUPE HS Meeting -- Craft Theatre

Sept. 28 Lunch        Second All HS Troupe meeting – ALL POINTS DUE/$25 DUES DUE

Oct. 1            Inductees notified of official status

Oct. 5            Hann’s office State Registration DUE –all forms, $90, $10 per IE, $35 per college audition.  Grade Report, Induction money DUE today too

Oct. 6            $5 LATE FEE for above Registration

Oct. 7            FINAL LATE STATE REGISTRATION DUE-- $10 LATE FEE 

Oct. 12        Last day to check state registration on Ms Hann’s door.  Must initial your registration, IE, Hotel room, college audition.  Speak to Hann in person if there needs to be a change.        

Nov. 1 Tues 6-8PM    Fall Inductions: DSA Commons $15 for meal, deadline to turn in lesson plans for MS Theatre day

Nov. 9 7PM        Fall Cabaret in Craft Theatre

Nov. 20 12:40 - 3:00        Laser Tag -- sign up for your spot!

Nov. 30 Lunch        3rd All HS Troupe Meeting:  State rules/MS Theatre Day

Dec. 3    8-4        Middle School Theatre Day

Dec. 5,6, 7 Lunch    IE mandatory Workshops for State—Assigned and on the web

Dec. 8            All day—Jr. State Colorado Thespian Convention 

Dec. 8,9, 10        HS Colorado State Thespian Convention

Second Semester
Feb. 1 Lunch        4th All HS Troupe meeting: Nationals/Spring Cabaret/Laser Tag

March 2        Spring Cabaret in Craft Theatre

March 16-18th    Host the NATIONAL Junior Thespian Convention at DSA

April 15 1-4        Laser Tag -- sign up for your spot!

May 9 Lunch        National attendees mandatory meeting/Nationals Cabaret

June  TBA          Nationals Cabaret