This accomplished actor has much responsibility in maintaining high levels of excellence in the theatre department. A Thespian is not only a title, but a privilege. Stage managers, crew chairs, and cast members are all Thespians that help make up the theatre experience. Joey Fischer Well, from my personal perspective, to be a Thespian means to take every part you do, whether it is on stage or off stage, and do it well. If you are going to act, know your lines, but by no means walk around like you own the crews and everything else just because you are on stage and your part gets noticed more than most.
Same rules apply.
Do your part backstage, but stay on your crew. For instance, if you are on stage, don' t give crap to lights about how to do it. That just causes unneccessary problems and complaining. Complaining is something that should never happen, but unfortunately that's all that seems to happen. Being a Thespian means being involved in activities and helping each other when you can, but by no means is it just a closed clique where everything in the outside world is shut out.