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WHO WE ARE

We are the state level organization of the International Thespian Organization and the Educational Theatre Association. The first Thespian troupe started in Fairmont, WV, making us the birthplace of thespians. 

WHAT WE DO

THE EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION

The Educational Theatre Association and its International Thespian Society branch have been working since 1929 to honor excellence among students of theatre and support the work of theatre educators. Originally focused on theatre in high schools, EdTA has in recent years broadened the scope of its mission to inspire and supports theatre educators to deliver equitable, transformative learning experiences for all and to build a global community of creative problem-solvers, effective collaborators, and empathetic individuals through theatre. 

WV Thespians sent representatives from 7 troupes to the International Thespian Festival last week. Out of 18 Thespy entries, 9 scored Superior and 2 of them won the prestigious Thespy Award! Here's the total list:

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  • Lillyanna Smart, Bridgeport High - Superior Musical Solo

  • Isabella Smith-Pounds, Hedgesville High - Superior Theatre Marketing - AND THESPY

  • Layla Morris, Hedgesville High - Superior Costume Design

  • Genesis Tee, Huntington High - Superior Makeup Design

  • Joshua Bonyak, Huntington High - Superior Musical Solo

  • Lucy Meeker, Jefferson High - Superior Costume Construction

  • Nataly Martinez, Martinsburg High - Superior Costume Design

  • Rena Mullenax, Martinsburg High - Superior Costume Construction

  • Ella Duffey, Washington High - Superior Short Film - AND THESPY These students achieved an Excellent rating:

  • Katherine Nichols, Bridgeport High - Musical Solo

  • Layla Morris, Hedgesville High - Musical Solo

  • Emily Jack, Jefferson High - Costume Construction

  • Sydney Floyd, Musselman High - Musical Solo

  • Nathan Shockey, Musselman High - Lighting Design

  • Alex Krapf, Washington High - Scenic Design

  • Ella Duffey, Washington High - Acting Solo

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    CORE VALUES

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        People Matter

  • Individuals have the opportunity to make a difference.

  • Take care of yourself and your colleagues. 

  • Cultivate each person's skills, strengths, and talents.

  • Be respectful, considerate, and honest with each other.

        Strive for Excellence

  • Define success.

  • Be open to and embrace positive change.

  • Look outside the walls of WV Thespians.

  • Learn and document new ways to do things better.

  • Take risks - turn both successes and failures into lessons learned.

        Work Together

  • The best ideas, performance, and results come through collaboration.

  • Focus on the objective ideas, not people.

  • Be kind, assertive and supportive, even when there is disagreement.

  • Work through conflicts, do not avoid them.

  • Support the final decision.

         Be the Person You Want to Work With

  • Celebrate individuality and honor diversity.

  • Engage fully.

  • Bring joy and optimism to your work.

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