Shawnee Mission North Theatre

Thespian Executive Board
2010 -2011

President: Patrick Lee

Vice President: Ross Perryman

Secretary: Rylie Stroud

Treasurer: Liz Finn

Publicist: Tucker Love

On-Campus Relations: Grace Walton

Off-Campus Relations: Olivia Dawkins

Banquet Cooridinator: Tyra Prosser

Recruitment: Amy Hastings

Thespian Executive Board is a nine member student governing board for the theatre department.  These leaders plan all fund raisers, decide on how funds will be allocated, plan and host the awards banquet in the spring, and decide on policy for the troupe and for the productions.  They are prepared to assist you in any way concerning your theatre involvement.

Thespians

Named after the first actor in Ancient Greece, Thespis, The International Thesipan Society is an organization honoring outstanding theatre students.

     In order to be a Thespian, one must earn a total of twenty Thespian points.  Points are earned by performing in plays and doing tech work.  A minimum of five tech. points is required to be considered for Thespians.  One technical point is equivalent to ten hours of quality work for the department. Acting points are given based upon role received, length of rehearsal time, and quality of work.  New members will be initiated and awards will be given at the Honors and Awards Banquet on May 3, 2008.

     North’s Thespian Troupe 413 is 70 years old and is one of the strongest troupes in nation.  In the past, SM North was selected as the State of Kansas Outstanding School Troupe, and in 1992, received the Outstanding School Award from the Educational Theatre Association and the International Thespian Society.  In 1993, The American Alliance for Theatre in Education presented North with the F. Loren Winship Award for Outstanding Contribution to secondary School Theatre. North remains the only high school in the nation to receive this coveted award.  Past recipients include The International Thespian Society and Katherine Ommanney, the author of the drama textbook, “Stage and School.”  North Thespians have been the subject of numerous television broadcasts on Channels 4, 5, and 9.  In 1998, North’s Theatre program received the Governors Special Merit Award and was selected one of Stage Directions Magazine’s “Top Ten Theatres That Make a Difference.”  North was the only high school selected.

     All North Thespians are eligible to attend the International Thespian Convention in during the last week of June.  The convention runs for a week  and includes many productions and workshops as well as the opportunity to audition for college/university scholarships and International Thespian scholarship. 

     To earn money for the convention, theatre workshops, equipment, production needs, and banquet, North Thespians hold numerous fundraisers including car washes, candy and pop sales, cookie dough sales.

     Get involved and earn some Thespian Points!

*Thespian Membership Requirments

    1. Earn twenty Thespian points (two hundred hours).

    2. Five points must be earned for tecnical crew work.

2010-2011

Thespian Troupe #413

Seniors

Ben Brisendine

Tommy Creach

Olivia Dawkins

Liz Finn

Kat Gannon

Abbey Geiss

Amy Hastings

Julia Jacobs

Lizzie Lake

Patrick Lee

Alex Montgomery

Allie Mordan

Emily Morris

Sam Myers

Caroline Nugent

Ryan O'Neill

Tyler Pate

Layla Peach

Ross Perryman

Marisa Pinkerton

Tyra Prosser

Layne Reitter

Steven Roemer

Rylie Stroud

Michelle Valles

Abby Westermayer

Juniors

Thespian Banquet

Top Awards

2009-2010

Johnson Technical Award

(Most tech points over four years)

Molly Cady

Jessy McMillen

Cochran Acting Award

(Most acting points over four years)

Julie Kirby

Danielle Woodring

Supportive Parents Award

Kay Diemer

David Watkins

Supportive Faculty

Brock Wenciker

Johnson County Arts Council Shooting Stars:

2009-2010

Sean Foster -Voice Performance, 1st Place

Dan Johnson - Literature, 2nd place

Beth Bowman - Theatre Performance, Finalist

Brittany Williams - Technical Theatre, Finalist

 Starlight Theatre & Blue Cross/Blue Shield Blue Star Awards:

2009-2010

Winners: 

 RENT (High School Edition)

Outstanding Artistic Contribution by a student:

Sean Foster

Nominations:

RENT (High School Edition)

Outstanding Orchestra,

Rising Star Male:

Sean Foster

Children of Eden

Outstanding Actor in a Featured Role:

 Steven James as Cain

Outstanding Male Ensemble Member:

Gersom Ibarra as Storyteller

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