LA Thespians does not discriminate based on age, disability, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation in regard to any term, condition, employment, program, event, or service.
Welcome
To LA Thespians
WHO WE ARE
Louisiana Thespians exists as a non-profit theatre service organization for junior high and high school theatre programs. Students, teachers and art advocates. Each year the organization presents a statewide thespian conference hosting workshops, scholarships and performance opportunities for students.
Louisiana Thespians is an active member of The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) and The International Thespian Society. The organization is recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the IRS.
Chapter Directors
Co-Chapter Director
Cherie Ducote Firmin
Mandeville High School
Troupe #1510
Co-Chapter Director
Kristi Jacobs-Stanley
Mount Carmel Academy
Troupe #2075
Louisiana Thespian Festival
Important Dates
October 2nd - Luminaire Grant Due
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November 25, 2025 - STO Retreat
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November 4th - Chapter Select Registration Due
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November 18th - Showcase Registration Due; AllState Cast Application Due
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December 16 - State Festival Registration Due; College/Scholarship Audition Info Due in Open Water; Outstanding Theater Educator Nomination Due
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December 19th - Thespys due in Open Water
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January 18th - AllState Cast Rehearsal in Slidell, LA
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January 22 - AllState Cast Rehearsal in Natchitoches, LA
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January 23-24, 2026 Louisiana Thespian Festival in Natchitoches, LA
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