Membership in the only international honor society for high school theatre arts students—a recognized demonstration of achievement and a valuable addition to college and employment applications.

A membership certificate.

A personalized membership card.

A one-year (nine issues) subscription to Dramatics magazine.

Leadership opportunities at the troupe, chapter, and international levels.

Discounted prices for Regionals, and State Events.

Free or Discounted admission to Thespian School theatre performances

Eligibility for scholarships through EdTA chapters and the home office.

Eligibility to apply for student grants, including the Doug Finney Festival Grants (juniors and seniors), which are need-based grants to help Thespians attend the ITS Festival.

Eligibility to audition at the International Thespian Festival for admission to college theatre programs.

Eligibility to submit original plays to the Thespian Playworks program.

Eligibility to audition for chapter Individual Events programs and qualify for the National Individual Events Showcase (THESPYS) at the International Thespian Festival.

Eligibility to receive Thespian graduation and honor items (honor cords, point stars, pins, etc.).

Eligibility to advance to Thespian ranks of Honor, National Honor, or International Honor Thespian.

Eligibility to receive Thespian scholar distinction for academic achievement.