Seahaw​k Stage Company
International Thespian Society
International Thespian Society
What is the International Thespian Society?
What are the requirements to be in the International Thespian Society?
To be eligible for lifetime Thespian membership, students in grades nine through twelve must attend a school with an active Thespian troupe and complete a sufficient quantity and quality of work in theatre arts. A one-time induction fee is required, and troupes may assess additional participation fees at their discretion. Thespians may earn additional honors for work done after induction. Most Thespian benefits last through grade twelve. Graduated members become Thespian alumni.
The International Thespian Society is an honor society for theatre arts students; it is not a secret society or club. Thespians may not be inducted based on election or review by other students. Hazing is prohibited. The troupe constitution and all membership requirements must be readily available to any interested parties, and all troupe activities are subject to the oversight of the school administration. ITS keeps a permanent record of each student’s induction. Thespian point records are kept at the troupe level. Correspondence with the National Office should be directed through the troupe director whenever possible.
What is the history of the International Thespian Society?
The International Thespian Society was founded in 1929 in Fairmont, West Virginia. Originally named National Thespians, the society was founded by Dr. Paul Opp, Earnest Bavely and Harry T. Leeper.
What are the key benefits of being a member of the International Thespian Society?
Each year, the Educational Theatre Association’s awards, grants, and scholarships opportunities honor the achievements of individuals and theatre programs, providing award-winners with the financial support to attend Association events or further educational endeavors. Awards are presented in recognition of notable accomplishments by individuals or theatre programs.​ Grants are one-time financial awards presented to individuals or troupes to attend Association events such as the EdTA National Conference or the International Thespian Festival, or to help support the troupe's theatre program.​ National scholarships are presented to students to cover tuition and fees, typically based on a combination of merit and career goals.
Our 2025-2026 Thespian Officers
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Finley Watterson
Co-President
Finley Watterson is honored to serve as Co-President of the Thespian Honor Society. As a Senior, this is her fourth year with the Seahawk Stage Company. Some of her favorite roles include Mrs. White in Clue the Musical, Maid Marian in Sherwood and Frenchie in Grease. She is excited to join Evan Wyllie in upholding the Thespian Society values of honor, leadership and excellence in performance and production.
Evan Wyllie
Co-President
Evan Wyllie is thrilled to serve as Co-President of the Thespian Honor Society this year. A dedicated Tech person and leader, He has operated the sound board in numerous productions including Grease and Sherwood being his most recent shows. As Co-President, Evan Wyllie is excited to foster a welcoming, creative environment and to lead the troupe in producing inspiring theatre for the school and community.
Maggie McGrath
Vice President
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This is Maggie McGrath’s third year with the Seahawk Stage Company, and she’s excited to serve as Vice President on the Thespian board! Her favorite past shows include Mamma Mia!, Clue the Musical, and The Play that Goes Wrong. She can’t wait for a fabulous show season with her fellow Thespians and board members as they work collaboratively to continue to develop the company!
Saul Gandica
Secretary
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Saul Gandica is honored to serve as Secretary of the Thespian Honor Society.
In addition to keeping the troupe organized, he has enjoyed performing as the
Teen Angel in Grease and contributing to the technical crew for Alice vs. Wonderland and The Little Mermaid. Saul
is excited to help the troupe grow while capturing the memories of another
amazing year of theatre.
Marlena Walmsley
Historian
A Senior at HHIHS, Marlena is in her fourth and final year with the Seahawk Stage Company. She is very excited to hold the position of Thespian Historian for the 2025-2026 school year and honored to document the troupe's journey through photos and social media. Marlena’s most recent and favorite role was Rizzo in Grease this past spring.
Jack George
Activities
Liaison
Jack George is a junior at Hilton Head Island High, currently in 11th grade. As Activities Liaison, he helps coordinate and support events, outings, and open mic nights that bring the theatre community together. Last year, Jack had the joy of playing Doody in Grease, an experience that grew his love for performing. He enjoys being part of the theatre both onstage and behind the scenes and is grateful to work with such a talented and welcoming community. He is ready to continue building community among thespians this year.
Lucia Trogu-Curbelo
Philanthropy
Liaison
Lucia Trogu-Curbelo is honored to serve as Philanthropy Liaison for the Thespian Honor Society. Dedicated to service through the arts, she organizes community projects, coordinates with organizations such as Broadway Cares, and helps lead donation efforts for the annual Thespian show. After being apart of the SCCs productions of Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood and Grease the Musical, Lucia has grown a love and passion for the theater she calls home and family. As a performer and leader, Lucia is excited to use the Seahawk Stage Company as a way to give back and make a positive impact beyond the stage.
Natalie Miller
Communications
Liaison
As Communications Liaison, Natalie Miller combines a love for theatre with creativity in social media and outreach. She oversees the official HHIHS Theatre accounts, promotes productions and troupe events, and builds connections with the community. Onstage, Natalie has appeared in 3 shows with Seahawk Stage Company, and 25 shows in total. You may have seen
her in Seahawk Stage productions as Friar Tuck
in Sherwood or Jan in
Grease. Offstage, she enjoys capturing the fun of theatre through digital storytelling.
Amelia Roy
Technical Theatre
Co-Coordinator
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Amelia Roy is proud to serve as this year’s Technical Theatre Co-Coordinator.
Having worked on Alice vs Wonderland, Little Mermaid, Clue, Play That Goes Wrong, Mamma Mia, Importance of Being Earnest, Sherwood, and Grease as part of the tech crew. She has been Assistant Stage Manager since last
year and has developed a strong passion for the behind-the-scenes magic of theatre. As co-coordinator, Amelia is excited to encourage more students to explore technical theatre and to ensure that every production runs smoothly, from workdays
to final strike.
Rodney Hughes
Technical Theatre
Co-Coordinator
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Rodney Hughes is excited to take a different role with Tech and serve as this year’s Technical Theatre Co-coordinator. He’s performed many roles on numerous shows over the years, including The Importance of Being Ernest, Mama Mia, Sherwood, and Grease being some of his favorites. Rodney has also been a key player in the yearly Haunted House set builds and special effects. Working in a tech role will expand his theatre knowledge and will coincide with his future goals of engineering school and blasting to moon one day.
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