Issued jointly by Richard Frazier-Sostillio, EdTA Board President, and Jay Gerlach, Interim Executive Director CINCINNATI (August 27, 2026) — The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) is extremely disappointed to learn that
The 2026 Festival will feature an expanded Main Stage lineup that reflects the breadth of school theatre today. The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), producer of the International Thespian Festival (ITF),
The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) today announced that the International Thespian Festival (ITF), the premier gathering of middle and high school theatre students and educators, will relocate to Louisville, Kentucky
World-Class Theatre, Now Streaming to Your Classroom A guide to accessing and using the National Theatre Collection through your EdTA membership. As part of our new partnership with the National
On a bright day in Washington, D.C., over 100 theatre educators, students, and advocates from 20 different states gathered for the Educational Theatre Association’s (EdTA) Advocacy Day 2025. The goal:
A Legacy of Leadership, Laughter, and Love for Theatre The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) community is celebrating the life of a beloved leader, mentor, and friend—Gloria McIntyre, who passed away
The results are in! The Educational Theatre Association is pleased to announce the outcomes of the 2025 Board of Directors election, which concluded this March. Thank you to all members
Details of President Trump’s Executive Order
Like you, we are deeply concerned about recent announcements regarding the significant staffing reduction at the Department of Education. We share your concerns about what this could mean for public
EdTA chapters carry out the organization’s mission locally. Each chapter has a chapter director who serves as the liaison between the chapter and the national office. Chapter directors are either
Eight Schools Selected to Perform on High School’s Biggest Stage An invitation to the International Thespian Festival (ITF) Main Stage is a coveted honor for members of the International Thespian
Theatre education is at a pivotal moment, balancing creative triumphs and student impact with pressing challenges for educators, from rising censorship concerns to funding hurdles. Compiling insights from over 1,800
Watch the Annual Meeting Strengthening the Future of Theatre Education: EdTA’s 2024 Annual Meeting Highlights The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) has had a busy and transformative year, marked by a
6 Tips on the New Education Department Guidance After years of advocacy from the arts education community, multiple meetings with U.S. Department of Education (ED) officials, and bipartisan support from
For most theatre educators, the school year is in full swing, and your time is likely caught up planning your show schedule, building sets, and finding new Thespians for your
C.E. Jordan High School theatre director and educator Olivia Bellido has been named the 2024 recipient of the ASCAP Foundation Stephen Schwartz Musical Theatre Teacher of the Year Award. Presented
Making Strides in Theatre DEIA As an anti-racist organization, EdTA is committed to making theatre education and every aspect of our operations as inclusive as possible. In addition to our
Launched almost 10 years ago, EdTA’s Theatre Education Community has become an important part of our culture. Aimed at providing theatre educators with a sense of support and collaboration (even
Twenty-Two Schools Set to Bring One-Acts to the International Thespian Festival All over the country, International Thespian Society chapters recognize outstanding achievements in one-act plays by nominating one play to
Discover EdTA’s new board members and learn about the updates to our membership structure, aiming to enhance inclusivity and adaptability in theatre education.
Nine Schools Selected to Perform on High School’s Biggest Stage The highly coveted invitation to the International Thespian Festival (ITF) main stage is an honor for International Thespian Society students.
New members of the board of directors, elected by EdTA membership in March, began their terms July 1, 2023. Elected directors Williams of Smithfield, Va., and Jeff Hall of Portland,
Thirteen individuals, four schools celebrated for high achievements in theatre education
Matthew Wolfe Honored by The ASCAP Foundation and Educational Theatre Association
Teachers’ censorship concerns also reflected in Educational Theatre Association’s Annual Play Survey
