CHARTER IN 3 EASY STEPS

Your school is eligible to apply for a traditional 
Junior Thespian troupe charter provided you have:
1 A traditional, brick-and-mortar public or private school that provides full academic course work in grades 6-8 and 
​         has a theatre program of any kind.
2 At least six students who are eligible for middle school Junior Thespian induction at this time.
3 Authorization to charter a troupe from your school administration.

Are you ready?

Not sure if you are ready to charter a troupe? Look at our Charter A Troupe Checklist to to see if you have what it takes to call yourself “Troupe Director!”

Chartering FAQ

Do I HAVE TO TEACH THEATRE TO CHARTER A TROUPE?
No. You do not have to teach theatre or be a theatre educator to charter a troupe. 
My SCHOOL DOES NOT HAVE THE FULL RANGE OF GradeS 6-8, CAN I STILL CHARTER A TROUPE?
Absolutely. As long as the students you are chartering are within the grades 6-8, you may.
How do i know if my students are eligible?
Students are eligible to be inducted based on the ITS Jr. Thespian Point System. Students earn points by performing or teching in productions, writing plays, attending shows, and many other ways. Learn more about the ITS point sheet here.