Thats one of the main things I heard - that you have to put in hard work and get an education, Couture said. Our opt-out preferences can be found here: International Thespian Excellence Awards, or Thespys, 20 workshops from top teaching artists, including Broadway professionals, One-on-one Thespy coaching to help you earn that Superior at your international qualifier, Opportunity to impress reps from college theatre programs around the country (and maybe win a scholarship! Addison Dowdy, a junior at Lakeside High School, is the schools first state thespian officer. Being a thespian officer means a lot to Dowdy because she has been immersed in theater her whole life. According to an obituary in the New York Times, TheatreWorks USA co-founder Charles Hull passed away onApril 14 at the age of 92. Top-scoring students receive superior ratings for various criteria laid out in the rubric, and those who score overall superiors qualify to move on to the next level of Thespy events. WATCH: Lakeside HS student becomes school's first state thespian officer The AZ Thespian Festival and its student events are NOT open to the general public. Thespians from Alabama, Arizona, China, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Nevada, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington are encouraged to attend their individual chapter festivals and Thespys qualifying events. Theater is not as important as a way to get on stage and express your motion, but it also can teach you lifelong skills," she said. Students bring their prepared works to local and regionalThespysevents, where they are scoredon rubrics that evaluate their skills based on recognized learning standards for the theatre classroom. Spanker Creek Farm Arts and Craft Festival is an annual event that takes place in October at Spanker Creek Farm in Northwest Arkansas. The cutoff for college auditions is January 8 you must register and complete your digital submission by that date. Website: Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. On February 10 - 12, 19 students attended the Arkansas Thespian Festival on the campus of ASU Jonesboro. Hollywood has the Oscars. "To be the first-ever Lakeside state thespian officer is such a cool experience. P.O. Addison Dowdy, a junior at Lakeside High School, is the schools first state thespian officer. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of The Sentinel-Record. Educational Theatre Association - OpenWater Bikes, Blues, and BBQ Festival is more than just a gathering for motorcycle enthusiasts. Arkansas Thespian Festival 2021 2021 Virtual, AR/US Invite; Entries; Field in Monologue 74 entries School Location Entry Code Alma AR/US Maddie Major . . Couture and Elizabeth will be the students who will submit work in the International festival. This annual three-day premier fete is always celebrated on the banks of the Arkansas River. Ive seen so much growth from them. Superioris recognized as the highest, followed byexcellent,good,fair, andpoor. Conway HS Thespians AR/US Aj Spiridigliozzi Conway HS Thespians 110 Fayetteville AR/US Trevor Cooperescue Fayetteville 100 Greene County Tech Troupe 7614 .