What do you like best about the International Thespian Festival?
The best part of International Thespian Festival is the opportunity to meet so many Thespians from all around the world. While State Conferences only include Thespians from each specific “host” state, the International Thespian Festival receives Thespians from all over the place- Dubai, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, amongst other places! It’s so incredible to be able to talk with people from these places and learn about their different experiences where they’re from, while sharing an intense love for theatre at the same time.

What advice do you have for Thespians looking to become ITO?
The biggest piece of advice that I have for Thespians who are looking to be ITO is simple: Be yourself! Don’t be afraid to throw yourself out there, with all of your little quirks and talents, and make some new friends! If you’re not willing to open yourself up to someone else first, then you can’t expect them to trust you enough to vote for you! Each and every one of the ITO this year are incredibly nice, open, and personable people, and I encourage any future candidate to keep this in mind when running for International Thespian Officer.

What got you interested in theatre?
I’ve had an incredible love and passion for theatre since Day 1! My dad has his Bachelor’s Degree in Music and Accompanying from the University of Southern California, so as soon as I was released from the hospital after being born he immediately insisted that I was taken to Broadway touring shows and performances of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. Ever since then, I’ve had a huge passion for theatre, dance, vocalization, and instrumental music. After all, what could possibly be better than being part of such an incredible society and group of Thespians?

What would you say to a Thespian who is on the fence about attending Internation Thespian Festival 2011?
I would tell them that it’s a once in a lifetime experience that should definitely not be missed. This past year at Festival, I met so many incredible people and made so many great friends, that I wouldn’t trade my experience there for anything. I want every single Thespian in the entire world to be able to have that same feeling of purpose and belonging that I got at the Festival this year, and would most definitely encourage anyone and everyone to take the time to go!

What is your weirdest "quirk"?
This question always stumps me! My weirdest quirk is probably the fact that I love to organize things. I know, it sounds super geeky and annoying, but I get a high sense of satisfaction from putting things in their proper piles, folders, or places. Don’t judge me. :)

What are the goals you plan to achieve this year as an ITO?
The goals that I plan to achieve this year as an International Thespian Officer include upping publicity for the International Thespian Festival, as well as educating Thespians across the world on practical ways to raise money for trips to Festival, Broadway Cares, or other Troupe Activities. I want every Thespian in the International Thespian Society to know more about the International Thespian Festival, what it stands for, and the International Thespian Officers who serve to make it a success every year, which goes along with my publicity goal for Festival this year. With the fundraising aspect of my overall goal, I want to incorporate the same strategies that I teach to Thespians across the world into the International Thespian Society’s own fundraising methods, making our fundraisers for Broadway Cares and the ITO more successful and allowing us as officers to continue to serve the Society effectively in the future!

Do you have a favorite role that you have played?
I’ve been so fortunate to play so many incredible roles in the past, but my favorites are probably Lumiere, from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, as well as Leaf Coneybear in the Colorado All State Musical: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

What is a fun fact, that most people don't know, about you?
I absolutely love dogs; I have one White German Shepherd as well as a Mixed German Shepherd. These puppies are my life. :)

And finally, give us your Facebook link.
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Bio:
Hi guys! I’m Jeremiah Light, and I’m your 2010-2011 International Thespian Officer: Region 1 Representative! I’m so excited to serve all of the Thespians out there for this entire year, and have some really great ideas for the International Thespian Society and the International Thespian Festival that I’m ready to get going over the course of this year. A little bit about me: I go to Cherokee Trail High School (Troupe #6971) in Aurora, Colorado, and am an active participant of several extracurricular activities there. These include: The International Thespian Society, Colorado State Thespian Society, Drama Club, Ars Nova (Advanced Jazz Choir), Tri- M Music Honor Society, Model United Nations, Speech and Debate, Technical Student Association, National Honors Society, and Link Crew. I’ve performed in several of the premier ensembles of Colorado, including the Rocky Mountain Vocal Jazz Ensemble and, most recently, the Colorado All State Musical: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Basically, I love everything that has anything to do with Theatre, Dance, Vocalization, or Instrumental Music! Add me on Facebook; I’d love to hear more about YOU, and your experiences as a Thespian :).