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Arkansas

Thespians

Welcome to the Arkansas State Thespian website dedicated to serving Arkansas 7-12 educational theatre programs! The Arkansas State Thespian Society is affiliated with Educational Theatre Association and the International Thespian Society. AR EdTA is a non-profit, tax-exempt honorary organization for high school theatre students. The society is committed to the advancement of educational theatre, sponsors the Arkansas State Thespian Festival and theatre workshops, and provides college scholarship opportunities for students.

Festival 2026
February 12-14
Location TBA

2025-2026 Dates to Remember

UCA Professional Development June 26 & 27

Summer Retreat Chapter Board July 30-31 and Coordinators TBA

Fall Meeting TBA

Blue One-Act Festival Nov. 14-15 TBA

Gold One-Act Festival Nov. 21-22 TBA

State Festival Feb. 12-14 TBA

Jr Festival Mar. 7 TBA

Jr Festival Mar. 14 TBA

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AR EdTA Social Media Policy

As Thespians, we recognize that social media is a useful tool for expanding our theatre knowledge and for recognizing ourselves and others in a positive manner, and that our words and images are not only a reflection of ourselves, but our peers, programs, directors, and the general theatre community.