Careers in Theatre

Part of the mission of the Munster Theatre Company is to make its members college and career ready, especially for those wanting to pursue theatre as a career.  Outside of the experiences that students get from being in the shows, we offer the following opportunities for students to learn:

• A bulletin board is located in the back hallway behind the stage with information from various theatre programs from around the country.
• A script library is available in Mr. Palasz’s office for students who wish to read more scripts.
• Indiana Thespians Regional Conference
  • Students have the opportunity to compete in the Indiana Thespians Regional Play Competition in the fall.  Three judges provide feedback on a play that we present, and the top two shows advance to the State Conference in January.  
  • In addition, students can attend the Regional Conference to watch the plays and to participate in workshops led by college theatre professors and professionals in the field.
• Indiana Thespians State Conference
  • Outside of the possibility to compete with a play that advances from Regionals, students can attend State to watch the 12 shows that have advanced.
  •  Students may participate in a comprehensive array of workshops led by college theatre professors and professionals in the field.
  • Inducted Thespians are exclusively allowed to participate in the following:
    • College Auditions:  nearly two dozen college theatre representatives audition students for their programs.  This is open to Juniors and Seniors
    • .Thespian Scholarships:  For those seniors going into the performing arts, these scholarships are awarded by the Indiana Thespians and the Educational Theatre Association
    • Individual Events:  These are small (3-10 minutes, depending upon the event) categories in acting, musical theatre, design, technical, and film.  Mr. Palasz will coach students in these events.  Like the play competition, students receive valuable standards-based feedback on their work.  
• International Thespian Festival (ITF)-held each June
  • Students have the opportunity to watch a wide array of 10-minute, one-act, and full-length plays and musicals from schools all over the nation.
  • Students may participate in a comprehensive array of workshops led by college theatre professors and professionals in the field.
  • Inducted Thespians are exclusively allowed to participate in the following:
    • College Auditions: over 50 college theatre representatives from around the country audition students for their programs.  This is open to Juniors only.
    • Thespian Scholarships:  For those seniors going into the performing arts, these scholarships are awarded by the Educational Theatre Association
    • Individual Events:  For those whose event at State earned an overall Superior Rating, ITF offers one last level of competition and feedback. ​

Students and parents who have questions or would like more information about these opportunities should contact Mr. Palasz.