Rules and Events:

Rules for Performance and Technical Events can be found HERE.

Guidelines for Eligibility for Scholarships/ Summer Programs can be found HERE.

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National Program Guide 2019-2020 can be found HERE.

National Category Program Chart 2019-2020 can be found HERE.

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*Denotes International Thespian Excellence Awards (Students ranked Superior in these categories are eligible to compete at the International Thespian Festival)

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Solo:

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Contrasting Monologues*

Musical Solo*

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Duet:

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Acting Duo*

Improv Pairs

Musical Theatre Duet*

Group:

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Acting Group*

Musical Theatre Group*

Musical Theatre Dance

Chapter Select (One-Act)*

Solo Technical:

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Scenic Design*

Costume Design*

Costume Contruction*

Lighting Design*

Theatre Marketing*

Stage Management*

Short Film*

Cable Roll

Prep a Ground Plan

Sound System Set Up

Hang and Focus a Light

Rigging and Knot Tying

Short Film- Animated

Short Film- Documentary

Playwriting

Makeup Design*

Prop Design

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Group Technical:

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Tech Olympics

Trashy Costume

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Scholarships:

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Senior Performance Scholarship- Senior Student pursuing Acting/Musical Theatre

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Senior Technical Scholarship- Senior Student pursuing a career in Technical Theatre

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Arts Advocacy Scholarship- Senior Student who believe they have promoted advocacy for their community or society through or for the arts.

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Summer Program Auditions:

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This is a chance for students, in any grade, to audition for a number of different summer programs throughout the state. Students may win partial or full scholarships to attend. 

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Governors Awards

New Jersey Thespians is proud to offer Governors Awards in Arts Education for the top placement in each of the following categories:

Costume Construction    Costume Design

   Short Film                   Lighting Design 

Makeup Design            Scenic Design

Group Musical Theatre

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