What is the
International Thespian Society?

ITS is a national organization that was founded in 1929.  Its goal is to honor students who participate in theatre.  By being onstage, backstage, or in the orchestra, students can earn points and be recognized for various achievements.

Their mission statement:
"We strive towards honoring student achievement in theatre and enriching their theatre education experience; supporting teachers by providing professional development, networking opportunities, resources, and recognition; and influencing public opinion that theatre education is essential and builds life skills."

Apex High School's Thespian Troupe 

We are Troupe #6028! We annually travel to Greensboro, North Carolina, for the International Thespian Festival! At the festival, you can particiapte in Individual Events, attend workshops, and party at the dance!

Ask any of your ITS representatives or Ms. Levine if you have any questions!

The Board of 2018-2019

As a collective force, we work to make Drama Club, school productions, and other theatre extracurriculars as enjoyable and safe as possible for everyone. This includes important matters like deciding the theme of Drama Club meetings, planning outings to ITS events, keeping everyone caught up on what's happening, and keeping Alfonso happy!

Morgan Swales
Co-President

​Morgan is a senior; she loves animals, floral patterns, and keeping herself hopelessly busy! If you need a hug, she's your go-to gal. 

She has participated in every production at Apex since her freshman year, either on-stage or in tech. Her favorite Peak Players' shows were The Addam's Family and All My Sons​!​
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Co-President leads the troupe with the other Co-President, works closely with the director, serves as a representative at District, State, and International Festivals, and leads induction ceremonies.

Xiao-Ming Porter
Co-President

​Xiao-Ming is a senior; she loves math, tap-dancing, and compiling lists of puns she will never have the opportunity to use.

She has participated in nearly every show, beginning backstage and eventually performing her sophomore year. Her favorite Peak Players' shows were 9 to 5 and 12 Angry Men.

Co-President leads the troupe with the other Co-President, works closely with the director, serves as a representative at District, State, and International Festivals, and leads induction ceremonies.

Andrew Chae
Vice-President &
​Co-Secretary

Andrew is a senior; he loves mac n' cheese, writing short plays, and splashing around in rain puddles.

He has participated in every production at Apex since his freshman year, either on-stage or in tech! His favorite Peak Players' shows are The Addams Family and The Yellow Boat.
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​Vice President acts as assistant to all of the officers and steps in as representative if the President is unavailable.
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​Co-Secretary's primary job is to collect and record the points of future inductees and existing members, as well as handle communication with the troupe as a whole. Andrew manages points for people with last names O-Z.
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Dane Swanser
Co-Secretary

​Dane Swanser is a senior and has participated onstage in every production since his freshman year!

Co-​​Secretary's primary job is to collect and record the points of future inductees and existing members, as well as handle communication with the troupe as a whole.  Dane manages points for people with last names A-N.

Calvin Rubes
Fun Captain

​​​Calvin is a senior and has participated in Apex Peak Players productions, either onstage or in tech.

Fun Captain is in charge of planning fun events for members, and also documenting the year's theatre activities by taking pictures.