ABOUT 

WHAT DO ARIZONA THESPIAN ALUMNI DO?

As an Arizona Thespian Alumni, we have the opportunity to explore the festival(s), stay involved, and provide the best security so that all participating students may be safe at all times. Our goal is to assist with any challenges that may arise while volunteering at State Thespian events. Volunteering to be stationed throughout the festival(s) to supervise and oversee the various workshops and booths, allows us to provide all attending an experience they will never forget! 

OUR MISSION:

Arizona Thespian Alumni is dedicated to supporting theatre arts education through community building, post-graduate involvement, and volunteering at all-state events.

WHY VOLUNTEER?

  • Make new friends!
  • Receive volunteer hours
  • Give back to the AZ Thespian community
  • Resume builder
  • Develop new leadership skills

FAQ’S

Can I volunteer if it has been a long time since I graduated? Yes! Once an alumni, always an alumni. 

Can I volunteer if I just graduated from high school? Yes! Once you have graduated from high school, you could qualify to be a volunteer. 

What is the time commitment? Volunteering is very flexible and we can work with your availability. Most events are on the weekends and last a few hours. 

Can I put this volunteering experience on my resume? Yes! This can count as a volunteering opportunity for school or work, and we can sign volunteering papers as well. 

Is it free to volunteer? Yes! These are free opportunities and we provide the volunteer shirts to you.

Do I have to be an inducted thespian? No, you don’t need to have been an inducted thespian – you could have been involved in your theatre class or club previously too. 

Do I have to live in Phoenix/Arizona? No! If you are from out of town or state you can join us for our events, and there may be the opportunity to be housed. 

SOCIAL MEDIA

Stay connected! Follow us on social media. 

VOLUNTEER HERE

QUICK LINK TO ALL OUR APPLICATIONS:

GENERAL ALUMNI SIGN UP: Sign up for our email list here to stay notified of upcoming events and news! 

ARIZONA THESPIAN FESTIVAL 2024 APPLICATION

REGIONAL FESTIVAL 2025 APPLICATION 

JUNIOR FESTIVAL 2025 APPLICATION 

HOW DO I VOLUNTEER FOR EVENTS AS AN AZ THESPIAN ALUMNI?

If you are interested in volunteering with the Arizona Thespian Alumni, please fill out an application to the event you are interested in. Once you have submitted your application, it will be reviewed, and you will be contacted based on your intended graduation year. 

All applicants must complete a background check. Please click the link here to enter your information. You will be contacted if 1) your profile comes back flagged or 2) you did not submit your application prior to the event date. 

BACKGROUND CHECK FORM If you do not have a background check completed you may NOT volunteer for any of the Arizona Thespian events.

If you have questions please contact Joe Benjamin, Alumni Coordinator at [email protected]

ALUMNI BOARD APPLICATION

The Arizona Thespian Alumni is dedicated to supporting theatre arts education through community building, post-graduate involvement, and volunteering at all state events.

The Alumni Board of the Arizona Thespians may consist of:

Coordinator(s), Treasurer, Secretary, Social Media and Marketing Liaison, and Alumni Recruiter.

The application for alumni board members is always open, however, the applications will be reviewed upon opening of a board position. In the case of an opening on the board, the applicant will be reviewed and if seen fit, may interview with the Alumni Coordinator, and then be presented to the adult state board. A potential alumni board applicant should be an inducted thespian that has served 2 years as an alumnus and whom has been active in the year before application. The individual may have attended all major events including Festival, Regional Festival, and Junior Festival. The individual must also have to have been an inducted thespian. 

Alumni Board Application

Expectations of a member of the Alumni Board:

  • – Attend all major Arizona Thespian Events including: Thespian Festival, Regional Festival, and Junior Festival
  • – Serve a term of one year as an alumni board member
  • – Attend Adult Board meetings once a month, and any additional Alumni Board meetings as required
  • – Fulfill all requirements of the individual board position held
  • – Work with the Arizona Thespian Adult Board, sponsors, fellow Alumni Board members, teachers, students, and more

Thank you for your interest in the alumni board. We will be in contact with you if a position on the board opens and will email you for the next steps. 

ANNUAL EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING EVENTS

Please fill out this form to keep updated on AZ Thespian events and how you can assist. We will be sending emails out to inform you of upcoming events 

GENERAL ALUMNI SIGN UP

We need you for this year’s ARIZONA THESPIAN FESTIVAL in November! Join us in helping with the largest state thespian and theater event of the year! Fill out the application and background check. 

ARIZONA THESPIAN FESTIVAL 2024 APPLICATION

When? November 22 & 23, 2024

Where? Phoenix Convention Center

We need volunteers for this year’s REGIONAL FESTIVALS! Join us in assisting with one of our many regional events across the state. Please fill out the application and background check. *Locations are subject to change, official information will be sent to you via email as regionals approach.

REGIONAL FESTIVAL 2025 APPLICATION 

Dates: January 25, 2024

SAFT – The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ

NAFT – Paradise Valley HS | Phoenix, AZ

CAFT – Mesa Community College (Dobson Campus) | Mesa, AZ

WAFT – West-MEC Northwest Campus | Surprise, AZ

EAFT – Desert Ridge High School | Mesa, AZ

We need Alumni to help make the JUNIOR FEST possible! Come volunteer and support our middle-school level festival. 

JUNIOR FESTIVAL 2025 APPLICATION 

WHEN? April 12th, 2025

WHERE? Mesa Convention Center

ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

The Alumni scholarship was created to help our dedicated Thespian alumni thrive in their pursuits in education. This scholarship will provide a $500.00 scholarship to their college of choice. We appreciate all of your AMAZING hard work put in by the alumni to make this organization possible! The scholarship will be awarded in May 2025. 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • At least one year left of college
  • Volunteered with at least 2 Thespian events as an alumni (State Festival, Regional Festivals, Junior Festival) within then 2021-2025 timeframe
  • In good standing with past troupe director
  • Proof of paid registration in college
  • Due May 1st,  2025

2024-25 ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION