2023 maryland thespian festival
FESTIVAL AWARDS
ALL-STATE THESPIAN
To be recognized as an All-State Thespian is a distinct and monumental achievement. This honor is offered only at Festival where honorees receive both recognition during the closing awards ceremony and a medal of achievement to commemorate the occasion. Interested Thespians submit their qualifications to their Troupe Director who then verifies eligibility. Don't forget, in addition to verifying eligibility, troupe directors must register their students for this additional honor during Festival registration. All applicants must be an inducted Thespian in good standing with a minimum of 60 thespian points. Applicants must also hold a leadership role within their troupe and/or head a committee.
DISTINGUISHED SENIOR THESPIAN
The Distinguished Senior Thespian Award aims to acknowledge the significant contributions a senior Thespian has made to both their Thespian Troupe and, in effect, their entire school community. This award honors those individuals who have demonstrated an unwavering dedication to the International Thespian Society and their high school theatre programs. Troupe Directors may nominate a single senior they deem worthy of this distinct honor during registration.
TEACHER/ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR
Maryland Thespians is proud to offer the Teacher/Administrator of the Year Award. This award aims to acknowledge the significant contributions teachers and administrators make each and every day in ensuring their students receive the highest quality theatre education. The Teacher/Administrator of the Year Award honors those individuals who have demonstrated an unwavering dedication to their high school theatre programs and aims to recognize the support these individuals have provided, oftentimes in the face of great obstacles. Anyone may submit a nomination for a teacher or administrator worthy of this distinction by submitting a complete nomination form below. Self nominations are accepted.
MARYLAND THEATRE TEACHER HALL OF FAME
Maryland Thespians is proud to offer the Maryland Theatre Teacher Hall of Fame honor. This honor is bestowed upon those theatre educators who have served their students and school communities for over 20 years and aims to acknowledge their significant contributions to their theatre programs. Anyone may submit a nomination for a teacher or administrator worthy of this distinction by submitting a complete nomination form below. Self nominations are accepted.