We Are All Awesome!
Our students put IDC on the map at the 2024 Indiana State Thespian Conference by bringing home multiple awards including a pair of “Best of Shows.”
The International Thespian Society is the only theatre honor society for middle and high school students in the United States.
Thespian troupes serve students in grades 9-12; Junior Thespian troupes serve students in grades 6 - 8. Festivals are held annually at the district, state and national levels. Each June the International Thespian Festival is held at the Indiana University. Membership currently stands at approximately 100,000 student members across 4,700 schools. The one millionth Thespian was inducted in 1976 and the two millionth Thespian was inducted in 2009. As of 2017, there have been over 2.3 million Thespians inducted.
The Indiana Drama Club warmly welcomes students from grades 6-12 who are enrolled in Indiana home schools as well as private or public schools without an active Thespian Troupe. Our troupe meets every third Wednesday of the month from 7-8 pm at Arts for Lawrence. We attend and compete at Regional and State Thespian Conferences.
Scholarships
Inducted Thespians may audition to receive a share of the $4,000 in scholarships awarded by EdTA and Indiana Thespians. Apply here.
Indiana Thespians hosts a college audition process for students wishing to study theatre after high school. Junior and Senior Thespians may participate in the process. Each college or university theatre program that participates in the process awards a minimum of two $500 scholarships, for students to study at their school. Most schools award much more than that. Annually, this program awards nearly $500,000 in scholarships to prospective students. Apply here.
Getting Inducted Into Troupe 10273
Before induction, you have to accumulate 10 points through a variety of theater-related activities. See how to get points here. Once your 10 points are collected, fill out this form.
After induction, you can start collecting Honor Points that can result in multiple levels of recognition. Keep track of your Honor Points here.
Our Officers
Teagan Cortez
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Teagan is a Junior at Herron High School. She’s done several shows in the past, starting from when she was in 1st grade. She thanks everyone, past and present, who has helped her grow as an actor, as well as everyone who has supported her throughout the years. She was in IDC's Fringe and Thespian Competition Show of Peter/Wendy as Wendy in 2022 and Mimi in Between Trains
Avah Loftis
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Avah is a homeschooled freshman who’s been doing theatre since she was 8. She’s been in 9 shows so far including Newsies, Aladdin, and The Little Mermaid. She’s been with IDC since January 2023, and played Dr. Doctor in IDC’s Between Trains.
Brynn Dunlap
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Bio coming
Norah Skaggs
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Bio coming.
Willa Cortez
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Willa is a freshman at Herron High School. She has been involved in theatre since the second grade and has been involved in shows on and off stage. She recently played Momo in IDC’s Between Trains at Indy Fringe and won a Rosie Award in January of 2023. While not hustling to rehearsals, Willa enjoys playing piano, listening to music, and reading Sci-fi novels. She is proud to be an officer for Indiana Drama Club as she values any chance to be involved in shows and IDC has provided her with many great opportunities!
Evelyn Skaggs
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Evelyn is a homeschooled junior. She has been involved in community theatre since the 4th grade, and loves performing more than anything else. Aside from acting, she also singing, baking, reading, and listening to Taylor Swift on repeat. Evelyn is delighted to be a part of an organization like Indiana Drama Club that provides performing opportunities to homeschoolers. Evelyn has played Tinkerbell in IDC's Thespian Competition Show of Peter/Wendy and Wendell in Between Trains
Monthly Meetings
Every third Wednesday of the month, our students meet from 6-7pm for an educational workshop. Each meeting focuses on a different aspect of theater and will have a special guest to talk about their particular expertise. The cost is free to attend.
Monthly Meeting former guests include:
David Owens: Singer and Vocal Coach
Casey Ross: Artistic Director, Playwright, Director
Jade Alia: Sound Designer
Amanda Mobley: Choreographer/Dancer
Jeffrey Dalstrom: Associate Director IndyFringe
Tessa Gibbons: SFX Makeup Artist
Our Latest News
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Super Cyber Battle Rangers Tickets are On Sale
IDC’s full two-hour production of Super Cyber Battle Rangers will play at Arts for Lawrence on Nov. 15-17.
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Fall Thespian Induction
On Wednesday, Sept. 28, we ill induct the newest Thespians into Troupe 10273. Forms and other information are on this page.
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Our 2024 Event Calendar
2024 is going to be a break out year for Indiana Drama Club. From monthly meetings, volunteer dates, auditions, rehearsals, performances, to Thespian events. We will be busy being awesome. Mark your calendars.
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Thespians Earn Multiple Honors at State
Troupe 10273 was well decorated at the 2024 Indiana State Thespian Conference. 21 students came home with multiple Superiors and Excellents including two “Best of Show” nods.
You Are Awesome.
You can support us in many ways. All our funds we raise goes directly into funding our meetings and productions.