By Joshua Rashon Streeter Before we dive into what the Connected Arts Network (CAN) is and what it is doing, let’s talk about Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). A PLC is
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
Dramatic Moments™ are licensable versions of a single scene and song designed to help you study, rehearse, perform, and then share in the classroom, school web platforms, or on social
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
“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
By Erin McCamely, Sherry McCamely, and Cathy Springfield Mental health issues are much more prevalent than most of us realize, and often strike people during adolescence and young adulthood. In
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,
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
By Kimberly Uslin THE WORLD OF WIGS is complicated but crucial. After all, it’s unlikely that a good wig will garner any attention, but a bad one makes any production
Arts education across the nation could become even more integral to student and school success as well as more inclusive of diverse student experiences and cultures over the next five
Top 10 High School Musicals, 2020-21 1. The Addams Family Credits: book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa Licensing: TRW Visit the website 2. You’re a Good
It’s almost summer and theatre teachers can finally start thinking about something other than grades, scripts, and rehearsals. But wait a minute: before you put the ghost light on stage,
It takes more than lead actors to create a successful musical By Joe Deer Performing in a large-scale musical can be one of the most enduring and powerful learning experiences
A Message from EdTA’s Education Manager Cory Wilkerson Whether your return to school involves
