To be or not to be?

franGUARRACI staff writer

The International Thespian Society was created by a group of high school and college students in 1929. Within the past seventy years, the Thespian Society has gone international gaining millions of members. This society’s goal of great acting has not changed. The Thespian’s of Countryside High School are striving to make their school a place of great theatre.

“I love everything about being a Thespian- the pride, getting to become a mentor, helping others and watching them grow.” said Megan Whitstine (’15).

The first step in becoming a Thespian is to audition. Auditions consist of two thirty second segments of dance, act, or song leading up to one minute of a special talent. The top picked inductees then have two weeks to figure out who their mentors and characters are, and if they do not figure it out within the time given, the mentor could and will be reprimanded.

Characters are based on how well the inductee acts and their personality. In order to achieve the title of Thespian fifteen points is required. To get these “points”, attend Coffee house, build sets, show support at shows, also consider volunteering. Students have all school year to obtain them seeing that this does not generally happen until late April.

Innumerable teachers enjoy the Thespians as they walk around class to class; during this time period they are not to break character under any circumstance.

“I was into acting in high school, so yes, I love them. Every year they come in my room, sometimes I even go out in the halls and seek them out. They are very outgoing, and fun to be around.” said, Mrs.Greco.

“They’re pretty funny and they are out of their shell but they give me a headache.” said Brandon Pertile (’13).

For years, the hard work and training has lead the characters in coming alive; and it has turned out to be a huge success! This year as always, the Thespian’s will strive to make each performance exceedingly more memorable.