Thespian Troupe 7164 - Lutheran High School of Indianapolis

International Thespian Society Troupe 7164

"Act well your part, therein lies the honor." --Alexander Pope

Lutheran High School is a member of the International Thespian Society. As such, we celebrate, recognize, and honor student achievement in theatre. The International Thespian Society (ITS), founded in 1929, is an honorary organization for more than 2.2 million high school members 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, after Thespis, the first actor of Ancient Greece. ITS is a division of the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA).More information about the International Thespian Society can be found at www.edta.org

All students who participate in theatre are eligible for membership in the International Thespian Society. Membership is determined by earning points for participation in theatre productions, both on and off stage. Students are inducted and recognized yearly for their commitment to the art of theatre. The current number of LHS Thespians is 24. Rankings are determined by advanced participation each year. Recognition is also given for Thespians who also act well their part as Thespian Scholars.

The Thespian Officers host the annual awards banquet and Thespian induction ceremony at the end of the season. Award recipients are selected by all who have participated in theatre that year. Awards given include:

Minor Actor/Actress
Supporting Actor/Actress
Supporting Backstage
Leading Actor/Actress (each show)
Leading Backstage
Newcomer Acting/Newcomer Backstage
Most Valuable Player
Director's Choice
Thespian of the Year

The Thespian of the Year award is given to a student who has shown exemplary participation and performance throughout the year but also their theatre career at LHS.

Previous Thespian of the Year Award Recipients:
2022: Jackson Terry
2021: Alec Hedges
2020: Tori Adler
2019: Zach Murphy
2018: Ted Deitz
2017: Samuel Brandt
2016: Maci Godme
2015: Sarah Johnson