SANDBOX - State Thespian Officers
State Thespian Officer Candidates
What is a State Thespian Officer?
State Thespian Officers (STO) are the student leaders of the Iowa Thespian Chapter Board and represent all Thespians in the State of Iowa. The STO are selected at the 2021 Festival and serve from January, 2022–January, 2023. Activities include:
Transportation to and from all Iowa Thespian activities is the responsibility of the student, their parent(s) or legal guardians, and/or Troupe Director. Iowa Thespians and the Educational Theatre Association are not responsible or liable for transportation of student board members.
State Thespian Officers MUST be available for the following meetings/events:
STUDENTS: CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO BE A STATE THESPIAN OFFICER
DIRECTORS: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR CANDIDATE IN THE SCHOOL REGISTRATION SYSTEM
Election Procedures
Although State Thespian Officers are selected during the Festival, potential candidates must first attend the Iowa Thespian Leadership Day in August. Candidates must then complete the State Thespian Officer Candidate Application and submit all required documentation on the online application portal by the October 15, 2021 registration deadline.
Application Form
All students interested in running to be a State Thespian Officer must submit an online application at the link above. The application form includes...
All candidates will upload a document to their application form which includes responses (no more than 200-250 words per response) to EACH of the following questions:
1. Why do you want to serve as a State Thespian Officer?
2. What leadership qualities and experiences will you bring to the Iowa Thespian Chapter Board?
3. What new or innovative ideas do you have for the Iowa Thespian Chapter Board?
4. In what other activities and organizations do you participate?
During the Festival, each student board candidate will participate in the leadership lunch session with the current STOs. Further, each candidate will have an opportunity to meet with the Iowa Thespian Board Selection Committee and give a five-minute presentation, followed by a short interview. The five-minute presentation should focus on the following two key questions:
1. What is your theatre story?
Digital Presentation
State Thespian Officer candidates should prepare a digital presentation that highlights their theatre story. This presentation may include photographs and/or images that help the selection committee to get to know the candidate. The emphasis of the presentation should be on the candidate’s past leadership experience and their theatre background. The digital presentation must be submitted ahead of the interview. All presentations must be emailed to iowathespians@gmail.com before midnight on Sunday, November 7, 2021.
Selection Process
All candidates will be selected based upon their participation at the Leadership Day, as well as their completed application, presentation, interview, and participation throughout the virtual Festival, including the Leadership Session for STO Candidates. The new student board members will be announced on the Iowa Thespian website, and will be introduced to delegates during the Festival closing ceremonies.
Candidate Resources
State Thespian Officers (STO) are the student leaders of the Iowa Thespian Chapter Board and represent all Thespians in the State of Iowa. The STO are selected at the 2021 Festival and serve from January, 2022–January, 2023. Activities include:
- Attending all Iowa Thespian Chapter Board meetings
- Organizing and participating in the Iowa Junior Thespian Festival
- Attending the International Thespian Festival and participating in leadership workshops
- Conducting leadership workshops at the Iowa Thespian Leadership Day
- Organizing and implementing ideas for the State Thespian Festival
- Communicating with Thespians through various outlets, including social media
- Promoting the work of the International Thespian Society and Iowa Thespians
Transportation to and from all Iowa Thespian activities is the responsibility of the student, their parent(s) or legal guardians, and/or Troupe Director. Iowa Thespians and the Educational Theatre Association are not responsible or liable for transportation of student board members.
State Thespian Officers MUST be available for the following meetings/events:
- Saturday, January 15, 2022 - Board Meeting
- Saturday, March 26, 2022 – Iowa Junior Festival
- Monday, June 20 – Saturday, June 25, 2022 – International Thespian Festival (Bloomington, Indiana)
- Saturday, July 30, 2022 - Board Meeting
- Saturday, August 8, 2022 – Iowa Thespian Leadership Day
- Sunday, October 23, 2022 - Board Meeting
- Thursday, November 11 – Saturday, November 13 – Iowa Thespian Festival
STUDENTS: CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO BE A STATE THESPIAN OFFICER
DIRECTORS: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR CANDIDATE IN THE SCHOOL REGISTRATION SYSTEM
Election Procedures
Although State Thespian Officers are selected during the Festival, potential candidates must first attend the Iowa Thespian Leadership Day in August. Candidates must then complete the State Thespian Officer Candidate Application and submit all required documentation on the online application portal by the October 15, 2021 registration deadline.
Application Form
All students interested in running to be a State Thespian Officer must submit an online application at the link above. The application form includes...
- Contact information
- Resume upload button
- STO Contract upload button
- Essay responses upload button
- Troupe Director letter of recommendation request form
All candidates will upload a document to their application form which includes responses (no more than 200-250 words per response) to EACH of the following questions:
1. Why do you want to serve as a State Thespian Officer?
2. What leadership qualities and experiences will you bring to the Iowa Thespian Chapter Board?
3. What new or innovative ideas do you have for the Iowa Thespian Chapter Board?
4. In what other activities and organizations do you participate?
During the Festival, each student board candidate will participate in the leadership lunch session with the current STOs. Further, each candidate will have an opportunity to meet with the Iowa Thespian Board Selection Committee and give a five-minute presentation, followed by a short interview. The five-minute presentation should focus on the following two key questions:
1. What is your theatre story?
- Share your background on how you became interested in theatre, how it has impacted you, and why you want to be a leader in educational theatre. Emphasis should be on your theatre leadership experience.
- Share your vision for moving Iowa Thespians forward. What ideas do you have to improve the organization? What leadership could you provide to help reach these goals?
Digital Presentation
State Thespian Officer candidates should prepare a digital presentation that highlights their theatre story. This presentation may include photographs and/or images that help the selection committee to get to know the candidate. The emphasis of the presentation should be on the candidate’s past leadership experience and their theatre background. The digital presentation must be submitted ahead of the interview. All presentations must be emailed to iowathespians@gmail.com before midnight on Sunday, November 7, 2021.
Selection Process
All candidates will be selected based upon their participation at the Leadership Day, as well as their completed application, presentation, interview, and participation throughout the virtual Festival, including the Leadership Session for STO Candidates. The new student board members will be announced on the Iowa Thespian website, and will be introduced to delegates during the Festival closing ceremonies.
Candidate Resources
- State Thespian Officer Contract (must be signed and uploaded in your application)
- Sample Resume
- Sample Digital Presentation
What is a State Thespian Officer?
State Thespian Officers (STO) are the student leaders of the Iowa Thespian Chapter Board and represent all Thespians in the State of Iowa. The STO are selected at the Virtual Festival, and members serve from March 2021– January 2022. Activities include:
State Thespian Officers MUST be available for the following meetings/events (specific dates are TBA):
Election Procedures
Although State Thespian Officers are selected during the State Festival, potential candidates must first attend (or, if virtual, participate in) the Iowa Thespian Leadership Day in August. Candidates must then complete the State Thespian Officer Candidate Application and submit all required documentation to the Festival website by the February 22, 2021 registration deadline.
During the Virtual Festival, each student board candidate will participate in a leadership session with the current STOs. Further, each candidate will have an opportunity to meet with the Iowa Thespian Board Selection Committee and give a five-minute presentation, followed by a short interview. The five-minute presentation should focus on the following two key questions:
1. What is your theatre story?
State Thespian Officer candidates should prepare a digital presentation that highlights their theatre story. This presentation may include photographs and/or images that help the selection committee to get to know the candidate. The emphasis of the presentation should be on the candidate’s past leadership experience in their theatre background. The digital presentation must be submitted ahead of the interview; all presentations must be emailed to Aaron Dean at adean@dbqschools.org before midnight on Sunday, March 21, 2021.
Selection Process
All candidates will be selected based upon their participation at the Leadership Day, as well as their completed application, presentation, interview, and participation throughout the virtual Festival, including the Leadership Session for STO Candidates. If a candidate has a conflict with the Festival schedule, please contact Aaron Dean at adean@dbqschools.org for assistance. The new student board members will be announced on the Iowa Thespian website, and will be introduced to delegates during the Virtual Festival closing ceremonies.
State Thespian Officer Candidate Process
Step 1: Complete the online State Thespian Officer Candidate Application (found below)
Transportation to and from all Iowa Thespian activities is the responsibility of the student, their parent(s) or legal guardians, and/or Troupe Director. Iowa Thespians and the Educational Theatre Association are not responsible or liable for transportation of student board members.
Questions regarding the Chapter Board selection process should be directed to Aaron Dean at adean@dbqschools.org.
State Thespian Officers (STO) are the student leaders of the Iowa Thespian Chapter Board and represent all Thespians in the State of Iowa. The STO are selected at the Virtual Festival, and members serve from March 2021– January 2022. Activities include:
- Attending all Iowa Thespian Chapter Board meetings
- Organizing and participating in the Iowa Junior Thespian Festival
- Attending/participating in the International Thespian Festival and completing the ITF leadership workshops
- Conducting leadership workshops at the Iowa Thespian Leadership Day
- Organizing and implementing ideas for the State Thespian Festival
- Communicating with Thespians through various outlets, including social media
- Promoting the work of the International Thespian Society and Iowa Thespians
State Thespian Officers MUST be available for the following meetings/events (specific dates are TBA):
- April 2021 - Board Meeting
- June 22 - June 25, 2021 – International Thespian Festival (Virtual)
- July 2021 - Board Meeting
- August 2021 – Iowa Leadership Day (date TBA)
- September 2021 - Board Meeting
- October 2021 - Board Meeting
- Thursday, November 11 – Saturday, November 13 – Iowa Thespian Festival at UNI
- January 2022 - Board Meeting
Election Procedures
Although State Thespian Officers are selected during the State Festival, potential candidates must first attend (or, if virtual, participate in) the Iowa Thespian Leadership Day in August. Candidates must then complete the State Thespian Officer Candidate Application and submit all required documentation to the Festival website by the February 22, 2021 registration deadline.
During the Virtual Festival, each student board candidate will participate in a leadership session with the current STOs. Further, each candidate will have an opportunity to meet with the Iowa Thespian Board Selection Committee and give a five-minute presentation, followed by a short interview. The five-minute presentation should focus on the following two key questions:
1. What is your theatre story?
- Share your background on how you became interested in theatre, how it has impacted you, and why you want to be a leader in state educational theatre. Emphasis should be on your leadership experience in theatre.
- Share your vision for moving Iowa Thespians forward. What ideas do you have to improve the organization? What leadership could you provide to help reach these goals?
State Thespian Officer candidates should prepare a digital presentation that highlights their theatre story. This presentation may include photographs and/or images that help the selection committee to get to know the candidate. The emphasis of the presentation should be on the candidate’s past leadership experience in their theatre background. The digital presentation must be submitted ahead of the interview; all presentations must be emailed to Aaron Dean at adean@dbqschools.org before midnight on Sunday, March 21, 2021.
Selection Process
All candidates will be selected based upon their participation at the Leadership Day, as well as their completed application, presentation, interview, and participation throughout the virtual Festival, including the Leadership Session for STO Candidates. If a candidate has a conflict with the Festival schedule, please contact Aaron Dean at adean@dbqschools.org for assistance. The new student board members will be announced on the Iowa Thespian website, and will be introduced to delegates during the Virtual Festival closing ceremonies.
State Thespian Officer Candidate Process
Step 1: Complete the online State Thespian Officer Candidate Application (found below)
- You will need to include the following documents with your application -
- Resume
- State Thespian Officer Contract (download contract by clicking here)
- Essay Responses
- Troupe Directors will need to submit this recommendation before the registration deadline (February 22, 2021)
- Tuesday, March 23 (6:30 PM)
- After a 45-minute leadership training session at 6:30pm, STO candidates will have a scheduled interview with the selection committee via Zoom
- The interview schedule will be shared with candidates after the registration deadline (February 22, 2021)
- The digital presentation should be emailed to Aaron Dean (adean@dbqschools.org) by midnight on Sunday, March 21
- Meet with the Iowa Thespian Board Selection Committee to give a presentation, which will be followed by a short interview. The five-minute presentation should focus on the following two key questions:
- What is your theatre story?
- Share your background on how you became interested in theatre, how it has impacted you, and why you want to be a leader in our state educational theatre. Emphasis should be on your leadership experience in theatre.
- What is your vision for Iowa Thespians?
- Share your vision for moving Iowa Thespians forward. What ideas do you have to improve the organization? What leadership could you provide to help reach these goals?
- What is your theatre story?
- Students should remember to dress appropriately for their interview.
- All candidates will be selected based upon their participation at the Leadership Day, as well as their completed application, presentation, interview, and participation throughout the weekend.
- All candidates will receive feedback from the selection committee on their candidacy
- The new student board members will be announced before the closing ceremonies of the virtual festival on the Iowa Thespian website: www.IowaThespians.org.
- In addition, the students will be introduced to delegates during the closing ceremony.
Transportation to and from all Iowa Thespian activities is the responsibility of the student, their parent(s) or legal guardians, and/or Troupe Director. Iowa Thespians and the Educational Theatre Association are not responsible or liable for transportation of student board members.
Questions regarding the Chapter Board selection process should be directed to Aaron Dean at adean@dbqschools.org.
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