The International Thespian Society is an honorary organization for high-school and middle-school theatre students located at more than 3,600 affiliated secondary schools across America, Canada, and abroad. The mission of ITS is to honor student excellence in the theatre arts. It is a division of the Educational Theatre Association. Eligibility Thespian membership is granted for the performance of meritorious work in theatre arts which meets the Society's general guidelines. Specifically, students become members by earning points for their work. Any student that has earned ten points will be eligible. Students will receive point records sheet from the department chair and are responsible for updating them through their time at Weaver Academy.Inductions Each spring we will have one induction ceremony to induct new members. To be eligible for induction you must be in good academic standing at the school, be actively engaged in the department (by participating in at least two main stage productions), and earn a minimum of 10 points. Our annual spring awards and induction banquet has become an  honored tradition.Officers Officers are elected each year by the members of the society. If any student is interested in a position, they are to notify current officers and/or department chair. Officer Positions are• President• Vice President• Secretary• Clerk/HistorianState Festival Each year, we are allowed to take a specified number of Thespians to the State Thespian Festival. Students will receive Individual Events information at the beginning of the year and auditions will be set to determine which Thespians will be allowed to attend the State Festival. Nobody is guaranteed a spot to the Festival.Summer International Festival Any Thespian is eligible to attend the Summer Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska each summer. Only students who qualify at the State Festival may participate in certain events at the International Festival.