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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
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
“Creating a Community for All Learners” initiative aims to reimagine standards-based arts education
Twenty-Five Schools & Districts Honored for Creating Outstanding Environments for Student Theatre EdTA has announced its first-ever cohort of Premier Communities for Theatre Education, which celebrates school communities for their
EdTA members have elected a vice president and two board directors in voting that closed March 22, 2023.
The 2023 chapter elections process has concluded. The following candidates will begin new chapter director terms beginning August 1, 2023: Arizona Chapter: Jenell Riordan Arkansas Chapter: Daniel Stahl California Chapter: Emily Coalson
Compiled By Jim Palmarini Shortly after I volunteered to write a remembrance essay about longtime Executive Director Ron Longstreth, who passed away in December 2022, I realized I was not
The Educational Theatre Association gratefully remembers Ronald Longstreth, executive director from 1968 to 1999. Ron served EdTA in many capacities throughout his lifetime, and his legacy lives on in significant
Each year, EdTA members elect leaders to serve on the board of directors. The association’s nominating committee is currently accepting applications from prospective candidates for the 2023 board election. Any
Want to perform your show for thousands of Thespians on the ITF 2023 main stage? Here’s your chance. EdTA is now accepting applications for main stage adjudication. Adjudication remains digital
Experienced educator, administrator, and advocate will lead the organization’s work to expand access to quality theatre education. EdTA’s board of directors is pleased to announce Dr. Jennifer Katona as its
Eleven Individuals, Four Schools Celebrated for High Achievements in Theatre Education Each year, the EdTA honors the achievements of individuals and theatre programs with special awards presented in recognition of
Educational funding of $49,750 Awarded to Students in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kansas, Missouri, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and British Columbia The Educational Theatre Association annually recognizes student
Mrs. Cristina Pla-Guzman of Miami Country Day School in Miami Shores, Florida, is the recipient of the annual Stephen Schwartz Musical Theatre Teacher of the Year Award presented by The
In 2014, Marion Combs came out of retirement to become Vice President of Development at EdTA. That turned out to be a pivotal moment for the association — in the
Roshunda Jones-Koumba, director of troupe 6753 at George Washington Carver Magnet in Houston, Texas, is the recipient of the 2022 Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre Education. The Tony is
Mamma Mia!, Disney’s Frozen JR., Clue, and Check Please received top billing in their respective categories for the most-produced shows during the 2021-2022 school year. A category for short musicals
“Theatre programs deserve the same high-profile recognition as sports.” That’s been a longtime refrain of theatre educators – and EdTA’s newest program is designed to offer that kind of recognition
EdTA and the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) are rolling out a preview of the BACKstage Technical Theatre Exam for high school students to members. The BACKstage Exam
Nominate an outstanding educator for an EdTA award Over the past two years, theatre teachers have shown incredible creativity, resilience, innovation, and dedication to keep their programs going. For some,
EdTA members have elected two board directors in voting that closed March 16, 2022. Patricia Santanello of Dublin, Ohio, and Silvia D. Scaife of Auburn, Ala., will serve as board directors.
