About ITS

The International Thespian Society (ITS), founded in 1929, is an honorary organization for high school and middle school theatre students located at more than 4,900 affiliated secondary schools across America and abroad. The mission of ITS is to honor student achievement in the theatre arts,high school inductees are known as Thespians. West Nassau High School Troupe 5268 was founded in 2016.

Activities & Involvement

Inside ITS, students have the ability to perform in productions every year, obtain many leadership opportunities, and take part in community outreach. Students are honored with achievement inside of a national honors organization after being inducted. 

Benefits of the Organization

• Florida Theatre Conference (college workshops and chance to talk to colleges all around Florida)
• Student Leadership Opportunities
• Awards & Scholarships
• Induction Ceremonies
• Membership in National Honors Organization
• Districts (opportunity to perform in front of ajudicators inside of competitive events, with the possibility of moving on to the state and national level)

Scholarships

• Dr. Kenny D. Hasija Scholarship
• Educational Theatre Association Board of Directors Scholarship
• Christopher L. Hunt Scholarship
• Educational Theatre Association Presidents’ Leadership Scholarship
• Michael J. Peitz Leadership Scholarship
• Melba Day Henning Scholarship

 https://www.schooltheatre.org/programs/ags/scholarships

Dues and Fundraisers

• One-time induction fee (per student): $40
• Senior Cords: $10
• Fundraisers Yearly

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