Theatre in Our Schools
March is Theatre In Our Schools month, a time when we celebrate and raise awareness of the power of #TheatreInOurSchools to develop well-rounded, empathetic, and thoughtful leaders. It a time when thousands of students, educators, and supporters join in grassroots campaigns that highlight how participation in school theatre programs helps students develop critical skills that will benefit them in their future careers regardless of whether they pursue arts after graduation.
Your Theatre in Our Schools Toolkit
Use the resources below to celebrate TIOS in your school and community!
Lesson Plans for Theatre Educators
Educators: Celebrate TIOS with free advocacy-centered lesson plans for grades 2-12.
Local Advocacy Guidebook
Students: Use this guidebook to learn how to advocate effectively, ethically, and sustainably at the local level.
Premier Communities for Theatre Education
Premier Communities recognizes excellence in theatre education and elevates the importance of school theatre. Schools are encouraged to apply for this distinction!
The Arts Education Alliance
Arts education needs your support! The Arts Education Alliance has created resources to help arts education advocates understand federal funding and take action.
Media Outreach Templates
Build on these Letter to the Editor and Press Release templates to raise awareness in your community and get your local media involved.
Starting Your Campaign
Download our simple guide to get started. Creating your own TIOS promotions is a easy as 1-2-3!
Theatre Education Facts
Use these 31 Facts about theatre education to drive your efforts – post them, share them, use them in school announcements. There’s one for each day in March!
TIOS Outstanding Impact Award
Use the resources in our Toolkit and document your TIOS activities to earn recognition through a FREE show license and more! Applications open March 1 and close April 15 annually.
Help Keep Theatre In Our Schools
The Educational Theatre Foundation works hard to ensure that all students have access to theatre in school. Because theatre matters.
Theatre in Our Schools Month is sponsored by Disney Theatrical Group and On The Stage. Join us in thanking them for their generous support.
Theatre in Our Schools is a joint venture between EdTA and the American Alliance for Theatre & Education.
Not a Student or Teacher?
You can still participate! Advocate in your community or donate to the Thespian Growth & Excellence Fund to help school theatre programs thrive.