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October 25, 2022
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The following candidates have been nominated by their boards to run for chapter director positions beginning August 1, 2023: Arizona Chapter: Jenell Riordan Arkansas Chapter: Daniel Stahl California Chapter: Emily Coalson Stamets
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.
March is Theatre in Our Schools Month, a joint venture between EdTA and the American Alliance of Theatre & Education (AATE). Each year, we encourage students, teachers, and theatre supporters
The Educational Theatre Association is thrilled to announce our search for teacher leaders to launch the Connected Arts Network (CAN), a five-year project designed to engage theatre educators in nationwide
| by Cory Wilkerson | Each year when we launch the DemocracyWorks Essay Competition I fondly recall the time it took my students to get me into Pennsylvania state capitol
Update: The member survey closes March 8. Don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard! If you cannot locate your survey invitation, you may use this link to access
Update: The May 4 session will be open to any topics members wish to discuss. This is your chance to connect with the board! Sign up now, and you will receive
This winter, EdTA members will choose two new board directors from a slate of six candidates put forward by the EdTA nominating committee. No petitions were filed for the 2022
EdTA and executive recruiting partner Good Insight are pleased to release the job announcement for EdTA’s next executive director, who also serves as president of ETF. The position is posted
The Educational Theatre Association nominating committee has selected six candidates to compete for two national board seats. The nominees for board director are Anthony Cimino-Johnson, Rob Duval, Stewart Hawk, Patricia
Following last month’s announcement that Washington, DC-based Good Insight will lead the hiring of EdTA’s next executive director, the firm has begun the first phase of its recruiting process. In this “discovery”
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