Thespians is theater for fun. It's something that anybody can go and do. Although many students pledge Thespians with one primary interest, their theater experience is broadened by working various jobs for the productions. Pledges are also required to interview five Thespians, get three faculty signatures from Thespians' Board of Directors and work at least 17 hours on a show, Stickles said. Those 17 hours are divided among a certain amount of time at the box office, set construction, props, graphic design and makeup.
Students can also work in creative staff positions, such as choreographer and director.
Maybe that sense of commitment is why the Thespian system has been around for so long. Pledging Thespians goes back further than beer funnels, Animal House and combines. I liked the idea because it exposes people to every area of the show and shows who the dedicated people are. It shows that you have an active interest in the club, and it gives you a feeling of belonging once you've completed it.