The International Thespian Society (ITS) is an honor society for high school theatre students. It is a division of the Educational Theatre Association. A Thespian is someone who is involved in theatre. We are named after Thespis...the first Greek Actor!

EdTA is an outgrowth of the International Thespian Society (ITS), the only theatre honorary society of its kind for high school students. Since 1929, ITS and its troupes have affirmed the quality of affiliated theatre programs, bringing credibility and distinction to both students and schools. Together, EdTA and ITS give theatre students, teachers, and professionals necessary support to grow their theatre programs and promote the importance of theatre education.