On why theatre class matters—and how it changes lives offscreen When Stranger Things fans met Ms. Harris in season five, they were meeting more than just a new character in
World-Class Theatre, Now Streaming to Your Classroom A guide to accessing and using the National Theatre Collection through your EdTA membership. As part of our new partnership with the National
Theatre education is at a pivotal moment, balancing creative triumphs and student impact with pressing challenges for educators, from rising censorship concerns to funding hurdles. Compiling insights from over 1,800
As theatre educators face increasing pressure surrounding the shows and topics they introduce on the stage and in the classroom, knowing how to approach “problematic” materials is becoming critically important.
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
In theatre, lead roles are often the most coveted by your students, but they’re also a finite opportunity. And while these roles get much of the praise for successful productions
Making Strides in Theatre DEIA As an anti-racist organization, EdTA is committed to making theatre education and every aspect of our operations as inclusive as possible. In addition to our
Launched almost 10 years ago, EdTA’s Theatre Education Community has become an important part of our culture. Aimed at providing theatre educators with a sense of support and collaboration (even
Post sponsored by On The Stage. Ensuring schools have drama education is paramount to well-rounded student development and heavily impacts a student’s overall academic achievement. However, the importance of the
There you are in the theatre after the last show—the applause has faded, and the crew has struck the set. Excitement bubbles in your heart as you consider what’s next.
March is Theatre in Our Schools (TIOS) month, an opportunity for thousands of educators and Thespians around the country to celebrate and showcase the transformative power of theatre education. Whether
There’s More to Membership Than Meets the Eye When you join EdTA and charter your troupe, you’re connecting with folks who are just as passionate about theatre education as you
Theatre education isn’t one-size-fits-all. Thespians have unique abilities, needs, and backgrounds that influence the way they experience theatre. For many educators, opting for an alternative lesson is often a solution
Many people today spend a third of their day more at work, and for educators, that number can be exponentially higher. According to a study by the RAND Corporation, during
Ideas to incorporate during National Hispanic History Month — and all year long Aiming to include more Latinx works in your theatre program’s repertoire and classroom studies? Whether you’re looking
By Pete and Coty Forno We operate Mountain City Center for the Arts (MCCA), a performing arts conservatory in rural western Maryland. We have students who travel over an hour for
Theatre Education Facts There are nearly 26,000 K-12 school-based theatre programs throughout the United States. 100% of school administrators agreed that theatre programs strengthen students’ creativity skills. Training in acting
About a hundred things to ask school representatives You have questions. So do we. The process of selecting a place to study theatre is a two-way street. The school wants
