The Educational Theatre Association, (EdTA) annually awards the Melba Day Henning Theatre Education Scholarship to a student who is working toward a career in theatre education. This scholarship is funded
The Educational Theatre Association(EdTA) and the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) are collaborating to launch the BACKstage Technical Theatre Pilot Exam, a digital test for high school students
The virtual edition of the one-and-only International Thespian Festival (ITF), taking place June 22-26, is addressing current diversity and inclusion topics in its comprehensive program of workshops and general sessions.
Students who are inducted members of ITS received awards to attend this year’s Virtual International Thespian Festival (ITF) thanks to the newly created Broadway Licensing’s Send a Leader Diversity Grant.
In light of the travel restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic a change was proposed to the code of regulations permitting electronic attendance at meetings for members of the national
Benanti, Colella, Fitzgerald White, Hilty, Pasek, Paul Sign on to Be with Theatre Students— Joining Tina Fey, Dolly Parton, Stephen Schwartz Tony, Oscar, and Grammy winners Benj Pasek and Justin
The Educational Theatre Association has endorsed “Arts Education is Essential,” a one-page statement that asserts the ongoing value of arts education for all students during the COVID-19 pandemic. EdTA is
Each year, EdTA recognizes International Thespian Society troupe directors, emeritus members, and other professional members who have dedicated themselves to the cause of theatre education for more than 20 years.
A Message from EdTA Education Manager Cory Wilkerson March of 2020 marked a watershed change in theatre education. Suddenly educators were faced with the challenge
We all know how challenging the current environment has been. Due to the measures that have been taken to fight the spread of the coronavirus, states and cities across the
Dolly Parton and Stephen Schwartz will make guest appearances at the first-ever Virtual International Thespian Festival (ITF), happening June 22-26 on the screens of theatre-lovers around the world. Oscar, Grammy, and Tony-award winner Stephen
Award-winning writer, producer, author and actress, Tina Fey, will make a guest appearance at the first-ever Virtual International Thespian Festival (ITF), happening June 22-26, 2020, on a screen near you. Fey will be asked
The Educational Theatre Association recognizes individuals who have inspired their students and dedicated themselves to providing quality theatre education with the Inspirational Theatre Educator Award. Veteran theatre educators and EdTA
The International Thespian Society annually recognizes up to three individuals who have gone above and beyond their role as a volunteer. The Honorary Thespian of the Year Award honors those
At the present time Section 4.14 on attendance permits electronic participation in meetings for members of the Board. However it also stipulates that in-person attendance is mandatory two times a
Going hand-in-hand with the just-announced extension for inducting Thespians is the need to be able to award students points when the usual ways to earn them—rehearsals and performances—are not available.
EdTA Educational Theatre Association recognizes outstanding individuals who have gone above and beyond their role as a school administrator, demonstrating exemplary support for educational theatre. This year’s Administrator’s Award goes
Along with putting on productions, one highlight of a Thespian’s school career is induction into the International Thespian Society. With COVID-19 limiting school theatre activities, EdTA is extending induction and
Eleven schools were selected as a Main Stage show for the 2020 International Thespian Festival, an honor achieved by only 11 high school productions in the nation. The invitations are
The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) recognizes schools whose theatre programs exemplify and promote high standards of quality in educational theatre with the Outstanding School Award. This year four schools in
EdTA’s Director of Educational Policy, James Palmarini participated in in an Americans for the Arts Stimulus Package update on March 31. It addressed questions about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
On March 27 Indiana University, the site of our International Thespian Festival, informed EdTA it is canceling all summer activities on campus. This means that ITF 2020 cannot take place
The winner of the 2020 Democracyworks essay competition is Lena Dougherty, Troupe 8938, Wildwood Catholic High School, North Wildwood, New Jersey. Her winning essay was one of 45 submitted by
A Message from EdTA’s Education Manager, Cory Wilkerson These are challenging times for all of you, with school closed indefinitely, productions cancelled or postponed, and teachers left to quickly
Your health and well-being and that of your students is our first priority. Know that in this difficult time, your EdTA national office staff and your chapter leadership are here
