thespian

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At the end of the video shoot, Marquardt is seen on the tape referencing an old “Saturday Night Live” routine featuring Jon Lovitz as Master Thespian, the comic’s portrayal of a pompous actor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2025

The festival is the flagship event of the International Thespian Society, which has a membership of 130,000 and chapters in schools across the United States, as well as a smattering elsewhere.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2020

All proceeds will be used to fund student registration and travel in June to the International Thespian Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 2018

In a way, it all comes down to the vaunted Thespian Brothers Conundrum.

From The Guardian • Jun. 8, 2017

The 2010 Pennsylvania Thespian Festival takes place clear on the other side of the state, six hours away.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove