Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Thespian Challenge Week

Walking through the hallways, performing random acts, and being dressed in costume; this is an act only performed by LHHS thespian recruits.  The International Thespian Society is an honorary organization for high-school students interested in the theatre and performing arts and refer to actor, male or female.  ITS inducts high school students active in theater each fall or spring, with members earning points towards a higher status. 
During “Induction week” or also may be called “Challenge week”, new thespian recruits numerous tasks in order to be accepted into the thespian society.   LHHS just recently had their first induction of the year when having everything from split personalities to a loaf of bread.  Students had to perform these tasks going from class to class and during their lunch.  Student’s failure to perform their tasks resulted in removal of Thespian recruits. 
On Friday, also known as “Silent Day” all thespians and recruits had to wear all black while recruits where not allowed to speak at all unless spoken to by a teacher or another thespian.  As a Thespian recruit myself, I found this day the hardest of them all, because you had current thespians looking over your shoulder and watching every move you make.
On Saturday recruits had to perform various tasks for the final recruitment.  Many had very corky acts he or she had to perform for current thespians in order to be let into the Thespian society.  Everyone would agree that Saturday’s ceremony was a very fun and eventful evening.      
 There is no doubt that Thespian challenge week can be a challenge and embarrassing, but it can also be very fun, if you let it be so.  Being a member of the International Thespian Society is a great honor to achieve and can is very rewarding when applying for scholarships and when attending competitions.  If you are intrested to join Thespians, there will be another intination process before Christmas break.  Good Luck!



Sarah Hines

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