Thespian Troupe #1159
Thespian Troupe #1159 is an honor society committed to supporting and learning about all aspects of theatre.The focus of this group is on both artistic and technical theatre education, and students are required to be actively involved in GBN productions. Troupe activities include field trips to neighboring high school shows and professional theatres downtown, and attending the Illinois High School Theatre Festival in January.
Membership into the troupe is restricted to inducted members, but there are a variety of events throughout the year that are sponsored by the troupe and open to all students. In order to be inducted, students must acquire ten points for their participation in productions or activities, and meet the induction criteria. The induction ceremony takes place in May. Active thespians are expected to remain in good standing with the troupe, which includes attending all but two (2) meetings throughout the year.
The Theatre Board consists of four student leaders from the Thespian Troupe. These leaders decide on the troupe schedule, meeting events, and dues. In order to be eligible for Theatre Board, a student must be either a junior or a senior who is an active member of the thespian troupe. Interested students must apply by April 1. The new board is announced at the Theatre Banquet.
2017-2018 Theatre Board
Emily Chang
Riva Akolawala
Reede Norlie
Alli Torf
Active Thespians
Riva Akolawala
Noora Bahrami
Aiden Bezark
Emily Chang
Olivia Cohen
Ryan Currie
Francine Dadrass
Georg’Ann Daly
Evan Denenberg
Jacob Denenberg
Rachel Drobetsky
Maddie Fishman
Gemma Gardner
Joe Gertner
Lily Glaubinger
Melissa Goldin
Maya Horwitch
David Kang
Samantha Kelly
Abby Koss
Sydney Krug
Trevor Larson
Jaden Levine
Emily MacDonald
Alyssa Mages
Carly Meyer
Megan Meyer
Reede Norlie
Molly Rench
Erin Rosenfeld
Maggie Rude
Sabrina Schoenberg
Zoe Shiman
Ilana Silver
Matt Silver
Zach Slater
Lauren Tucker
Erica Uhlig
Meilyn Ward
Alison Wilensky
Emma Wilkinson
Hannah Whitlock
