ITS is an honors program (similar to National Honor Society) that recognizes student achievement in educational theatre.

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The time a student works with the theatre program corresponds to a number of Thespian Points that can be received.  (1 Point = 10 hours of work)

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To be inducted into the Troupe (a great college resume builder), a student must be involved in at least two shows at Benton High School and earned 10 Thespian Points.

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All new Thespians are inducted at the end of the year during our awards ceremony.

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Thespian Troupe 12289 also offers student leadership opportunities. Each spring a new set of thespian officers are selected. The Thespian officers help to run the troupe as a whole.

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The nationally recognized thespian levels are described below:

• 60 Points = Honor Thespian

• 120 Points = National Honor Thespian

• 180 Points = International Honor Thespian

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Benton is in the process to starting a Thespian Troupe. Keep on the lookout for more updates regarding inductions and the annual Thespian Conference.