Iowa Thespian Festival

Thespy Award Program

Iowa Thespy Award Program

At the Iowa Thespian Festival, students have a chance to participate in the Thespy Award program, which is a part of the International Thespian Excellence Awards (formerly known as the National Individual Event Showcase), sponsored by the Educational Theatre Association. The International Thespian Excellence Awards is an educational program that offers Thespians the opportunity to receive constructive feedback on prepared theatrical material and technical designs.
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Thespy Award performances include - 
  • Monologue
  • Duet Acting
  • Group Acting
  • Solo Musical Theatre
  • Duet Musical Theatre
  • Group Musical Theatre
  • Costume Construction
  • Costume Design
  • Lighting Design
  • Makeup
  • Scenic Design
  • Short Film
  • Sound Design
  • Stage Management
  • Theatre Marketing​
  • Playwriting

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THESPY AWARD INFORMATION FOR THE 2022 FESTIVAL WILL BE RELEASED IN AUGUST
IOWA THESPIANS
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Our mission is to honor student achievement in theatre and enrich the educational experience, to support educators by providing professional development, networking opportunities, resources, and recognition, and to influence public opinion and policy-makers that theatre education is essential and builds life skills.
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We are passionate about theatre education and believe all students should have access to theatre curriculum which provides critical life skills for educational and career success in the 21st century.

Questions? Contact our Chapter Director Lynn Jensen at jensenlynna@gmail.com