What is an STO?

  • State Thespian Officer’s (STOs) are dedicated students who help to develop and run all the Arizona Thespian Events throughout the year.

Interested students must attend the Arizona Leadership Camp during July and submit all required applications before June 23, 2026.

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MEET THE 2025-2026 STATE THESPIAN OFFICERS

STATE STUDENT OFFICER CRITERIA

  • Have attended Thespian Festival
  • Sponsor has to be with troupe at camp.
  • We encourage sponsors to work on the board or one of our committees before encouraging students to run as an STO.
  • Held previous leadership position (I.E.  Student gov’t, leader in youth group, clubs).
  • Inducted Thespian
  • Active Thespian in Troupe

STO APPLICATION – DUE JUNE 22, 2026
Please read the application thoroughly before you fill it out. If you have any questions contact Kim Bonagofski kim.bonagofski@arizonathespians.com

TROUPE DIRECTOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM – DUE JUNE 22, 2026 Please fill out this form if you willing to have a student on the board. Only two students from a school may run. All applicants must attend Leadership Camp as does the Troupe Director.

PARENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT – DUE JUNE 22, 2026
All STO applicants must have parent/guardian permission to apply.