Student Thespian Officers
Applications will open in February.
The deadline to apply is March 1st!
Directors can nominate a maximum of (2) students for consideration. A maximum of (1) student per school will be selected for consideration. Nominating a student is not a guarantee of placement as an STO.
Process:
1.) Students and Directors submit forms.
2.) A review team will select to interview (some) candidates based on the forms submiitted.
3.) Selected students will do an online interview with the selection panel.
4.) Student and directors will be notified on who is selected to be an STO.
5.) The STO and Director will coordinate to make plans to attend the META Leadership Camp in the Summer.
Student Thespian Officers (STO's) are comprised of a small group of students from across the state. These students volunteer to serve in a leadership position for a one year term. All officers must attend the Thespian Leadership Camp in July as well as the Michigan Thespian Festival.
As officers students work along with the Adult State Board to create special experiences for fellow Thespians. Much of this work includes conducting leadership activities as well as planning and executing events that take place at the annual Thespian Festival. Often, STO's will offer leadership workshops at Festival as well.
Student officers must let their ego go and work cooperatively with others. Their interest must be to serve their fellow Thespians as best they can. Traits of an STO include: work ethic, good attendance, positivity, self-motivation, team-play, responsibility, creativity, problem-solving, organization and flexibility.
If you are interested in being a State Thespian Officer, you can apply by clicking on the link to the side. In addition to your own application you must also have your director/sponsor complete the recommendation form for you as well.
STO for 2026-2027
Alissa Abraham--Bloomfield Hills High School
Abby Backer--Warren Woods Tower High School
Maddy Donoghue-Lozon--Milford HS
Travis Effinger--Cranbrook Highschool
Rowan Gardner--Imlay City High School
Peyton McDevitt--Lake Orion high school
Sadie Moeller--Freeland High School
Penelope Taylor--Howell High School
Nex Thomas--Big Rapids Highschool
Ellery Trudeau--Romeo High School
Autumn Tyler--E. Lansing
OliviaWagner--Saginaw Heritage High School