Any adult (18+) chaperone, presenter, performer, director, musician, etc needs to have a background check on file.  Troupe Directors, please use this link and share with any chaperones, staff, musicians who will be accompanying your troupe. BACKGROUND CHECK

Jimmy Humphries Scholarship

Assisting Thespians who have participated in technical theatre and are planning to study technical theatre in college.

Nominate an advocate of your program or an outstanding colleague. See Awards section for links!

Forms used by home school are accepted. Forms must be scanned and emailed to lpoje@ohedeta.org by April 10th. No hard copy forms will be needed for check in. If you need a form, a link is provided below.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL/ CONSENT FORMS 

Emergency Medical/ Consent Forms are the responsibility of the Troupe Director to gather and have on hand for their chaperones, their students, and themselves.

• Contact Matt Wolfe mwolfe@ohedta.org with questions

Throughout state conference weekend, troupes stage performances selected from high schools across Ohio, creating a one of a kind opportunity for students and teachers alike. To be considered for a performance, troupe directors must request an official screening.

It is the mission of the Educational Theatre Association: Ohio Chapter to broaden the theatrical horizons of our students. In pursuit of this objective, we will prioritize the selection of shows that have not appeared at state conference in the past four years. While we will consider shows that have been performed in recent years, we strongly encourage you to consult the performance archive prior to requesting a screening.

Request a screening of your mainstage production >>

• Contact Matt Wolfe mwolfe@ohedta.org with questions

Establishing or reestablishing a troupe is easy. 

The school administration must appoint one adult to serve as the official troupe director. That person will submit the troupe activation form. Here’s a checklist to help you charter a new troupe or reinstate a lapsed troupe to active status.

1. Confirm school eligibility.
Your school is eligible to activate a Thespian troupe provided you have a traditional, brick-and-mortar public or private school that includes grades 9-12, provides full academic course work, and has a theatre program of any kind. Contact our membership team if you have questions about your school’s charter eligibility.

2. Download and complete the application form
The same activation form is used to charter a new troupe or reinstate a lapsed troupe. Principal and troupe director signatures are required. You can find the form by visiting the International Thespian Society registration page

3. Enter contact information for new student inductees.

All troupes must have a total of six or more active student members within 12 months of troupe activation (charter or reinstatement).

To get started, please visit the International Thespian Society registration page.

Price Breakdown
$85 per student * 50% & 100% financial assistance availble for those that qualify.
$0 Troupe Director
$0 Chaperone (1 for every 10 students registered)
$85 – Additional Chaperones
$15 – per student/chaperone – Shuttle Bus service to and from below hotels
$10 – TECH CHALLENGE – 1 team per school – 6 per team
TBA – Pizza and Donut pre orders (on your own)

Hotel Blocks – Reserve ASAP

Email mwolfe@ohedta.org with questions and inquiries. 

The Ohio Thespians Hall of Fame was established to honor those individuals who have given outstanding service to EdTA:Ohio Thespians.

Nominations

1. Any current Ohio EdTA adult member may submit a letter of nomination.
2. Letters of nomination should be sent to Matt Wolfe no later than April 1, 2022.
3. Letters should contain the following information: (a) the full name and title (if appropriate) the nominee, (b) the current school, business, community, or organizational affiliation of the nominee, (c) any previous such affiliations that contribute to the nominee’s qualifications, (d) a list of the specific contributions the nominee has made to the work of the organization, (e) a statement by the person submitting the letter that he/she has researched and verified the accuracy of the information contained in the letter.

Qualifications

1. The nominee must have served Ohio EdTA in a significant manner over a period of several years.
2. The contributions of the nominee may have focused on one or more areas that either advanced theatre education for students and teachers or advanced the organization’s ability to serve its members. 

Election

1. In any one year, the number of those elected to the Hall of Fame may vary from none to four. (0 to 4)
2. The nominees will be presented to the Board for final selection. After approval by the Board, Chapter Director will notify the honorees and invite them to be present for an induction presentation during the State Conference.