National Collegiate Players/Pi Epsilon Delta: Is It Worth It?
What is the history of the National Collegiate Players/Pi Epsilon Delta?
Pi Epsilon Delta was established at the University of Wisconsin on June 8, 1919. The first group contained 17 men and women including 4 faculty members. Key people included the first president Ray E. Holcolm, first vice president Lawrence W. Murphy and Frances Allen Tucker who designed the key which was the emblem of the organization. It was established as a purely honorary group.
By 1922, additional chapters were present at Washington University of St. Louis, University of Minnesota and Northwestern University. In that year, Pi Epsilon Delta merged with Associated University Players to form National Collegiate Players . The ideals and scope of the new National Collegiate Players were identical to those of Pi Epsilon Delta. Associated University Players had been founded in 1913 at University of Illinois and had chapters at Ohio University, University of Washington and University of Oregon. All but University of Washington voted to join the merged organization. The name National Collegiate Players had been adopted due to resistance to greek letter organizations, being viewed as yet another secret order. The Key and Motto of Pi Epsilon Delta were maintained in the new organization
What are the requirements to be in the National Collegiate Players/Pi Epsilon Delta?
- A theater major in good standing with the University
What are the key benefits of being a member of the National Collegiate Players/Pi Epsilon Delta?
- Networking with other members in the field
- Potential alumni benefits
Based on the information, here is our review:
Our first observation is: that there was hardly any information to be found on the internet regarding this society, making it hard to find information regarding benefits.
Our second observation was: that this society was founded in 1919, meaning it has existed for over 100 years, withstanding the test of time.
Our third observation was: that the name National Collegiate Players had been adopted due to resistance to Greek letter organizations, being viewed as yet another secret order.
