Two-Time Tony Winner to Receive Founders’ Award and Join Keynote Conversation The Educational Theatre Association is thrilled to announce Shaina Taub— two-time Tony Award winner, Grammy-nominated songwriter, and writer, composer,
The power of theatre lies not just in performances, but in the threads that weave students, educators, and their work together. As theatre programs around the country focus on elevating
It is not uncommon for theatre educators to feel like the work of their school theatre programs often takes a backseat to sports programs or other high-profile extracurricular activities. The
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
Thirteen individuals, four schools celebrated for high achievements in theatre education
Matthew Wolfe Honored by The ASCAP Foundation and Educational Theatre Association
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
“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
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 Fiddler on the Roof Grant will be added to the 2021-2022 slate of grants available to schools to support their theatre programs. Funders Helene and Edward Cole share the Educational Theatre
We recently caught up with 2019 EdTA scholarship winner Leanna Lake. Since receiving the scholarship, Leanna’s been successfully balancing her schoolwork, a part-time job, and theatre activities at Troy University
Three EdTA leaders have launched new scholarships to help develop future theatre educators.
The Educational Theatre Association annually recognizes student achievement through a variety of scholarships. The 2021 recipients are as follows: The Dr. Kenny D. Hasija Scholarship awards $1,000 to support applicants from diverse groups that are historically underrepresented in the theatre
Each year, the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) honors the achievements of individuals and theatre programs with special awards presented in recognition of notable accomplishments. This year’s list of recipients includes the following:
Mark Drum has a lifelong legacy of leadership within the Educational Theatre Association and Foundation — as an International Thespian Officer, teaching artist, ETF trustee, and EdTA board member. His
In partnership with the Princess Grace Foundation, ETF has announced a major investment in the continuing education of promising young theatre artists. Thanks to a generous gift from the Victory Foundation, $500,000 in scholarships and support will be
The Princess Grace Foundation has partnered with the Educational Theatre Foundation to instill a major investment in the continuing education of promising young theatre artists. Thanks to a generous gift
Thanks to donations made through ETF’s Theatre ALIVE! benefit, Thespian Relief Grants have been awarded to every school that has applied — a total of 145 grants to 114 schools
When Maryn Shank started thinking about a charitable partner for her Bat Mitzvah project she wanted to find an organization that fits her passions and her personality. As a 7th grader,
Broadway Producer, Ken Davenport, partnered with the Educational Theatre Foundation to establish a new scholarship this year, intended to promote racial equity in the theatre industry. The Dr. Kenny D.
Expanding diversity within the student leadership of the International Thespian Society is at the forefront of priorities for student representatives of the organization. The 2018-19 class of International Thespian Officers
By Anita Martin Jhiya Singh still remembers the morning her phone buzzed with a group message from her Thespian troupe director, Meegan Gliner: “Please report to the office immediately for
EdTA annually awards this scholarship to a graduating senior entering a college program to major in musical theatre. This year’s recipient is Sophia Hillman of Olathe North High School in
