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Welcome to the EdTA Advocacy Update June 20, 2017

By May Hetzer posted 2 days ago
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Welcome to the EdTA Advocacy Update June 20, 2017   The Advocacy Update is where you can find current national and state news concerning arts advocacy and arts education   EdTA NEWS Grants to attend the Educational Theatre Association National Conference: The Educational Theatre Association offers several options for financial aid to individuals or troupes wanting to partake in our organization as well as our national events. Deadline: July 1, 2017.    NATIONAL NEWS Economic Impact of the Nonprofit Arts & Culture Industry : Nationally, the nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $166.3 billion of economic ...
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Community Spotlight: Michael Hancey

By Ginny Butsch posted 9 days ago
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One of the main goals for our Theatre Education Community is to help theatre students and professionals from all over connect and identify with each other in order to build resources and support the theatre education field. We shine a spotlight on a different member every other week by conducting a simple interview. Our latest Spotlight Member is Michael Hancey, troupe director at Laramie High School in Laramie, Wyoming, home to Thespian Troupe 4835. As an experienced musical theatre teacher, Michael frequently advises his fellow Community members on curriculum development, orchestration, locating music and tracks and just about anything else you’d ...
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The Importance of Data Collection in Your ITS Troupe— What, How, and Why

By Courtney Wright posted 22 days ago
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Good afternoon, all!      My name is Courtney Wright, a short-term intern in the Advocacy Department here at EdTA, as well as a proud alumni of troupe 4777. I'd like to share a bit about a project I worked on with my troupe, as well as some useful tools if you see the value in doing this within your own troupe.            I'll jump right in.  What:      There currently exists no large-scale quantitative data collection and research specifically on theatre students. This shouldn't come as a surprise; attaining a state by state stratified sample of students highly-involved in theatre is no easy feat. This is entirely theoretical, but perhaps this ...
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Welcome to the EdTA Advocacy Update May 30, 2017

By May Hetzer posted 23 days ago
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Welcome to the EdTA Advocacy Update May 30, 2017 The Advocacy Update is where you can find current national and state news concerning arts advocacy and arts education   EdTA NEWS Nominating Committee approves five candidates : The Educational Theatre Association’s Nominating Committee has tapped five candidates to vie for two director seats in this year’s EdTA board election. The top two vote-getters among the five will be seated.   NATIONAL NEWS Trump FY2018 Budget Proposal Calls for Elimination of NEA Funding : President Trump’s detailed budget for FY2018 was released on May 23, and this  proposed  budget shows an elimination ...
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Community Spotlight: Kristin Hall

By Ginny Butsch posted 23 days ago
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  Hyenas from The Lion King JR .   One of the main goals for our Theatre Education Community is to help theatre students and professionals from all over connect and identify with each other in order to build resources and support the theatre education field. We shine a spotlight on a different member every other week by conducting a simple interview.   Our latest Spotlight Member is Kristin Hall, an EdTA Member who serves as the Drama Director for Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Kristin is a bronze level contributor who has worked with students in middle school and high school and always has a smart idea or lesson to ...
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JumpStart Theatre Update 23: A spectacular finale for Year 2

By Ginny Butsch posted 30 days ago
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A program designed to build sustainable musical theatre programs in underserved middle schools that currently have none. This is a series of monthly updates about the  JumpStart Theatre  pilot program launched in Cincinnati, Ohio. To view previous updates,  click here . Take a bow! The second annual JumpStart Theatre Showcase on May 2 at the Aronoff Center for the Arts was an exciting success. The moment the students stepped into the grand lobby of the Aronoff, there were gasps and squeals of excitement as they took in their impressive surroundings.   After getting familiar with the space and a quick rehearsal, the audience ...
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JumpStart Theatre Update 22: Welcome Class III!

By Ginny Butsch posted 30 days ago
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A program designed to build sustainable musical theatre programs in underserved middle schools that currently have none. This is a series of monthly updates about the  JumpStart Theatre  pilot program launched in Cincinnati, Ohio. To view previous updates,  click here . Introducing Class III! Thanks to our generous donors, we were able to add another three schools to the JumpStart Theatre program in Cincinnati. Clark Montessori High School, Oyler School, and Roberts Academy will begin their journey with us this fall. We invited teachers and administrators from each school to the EdTA National Office for an orientation earlier ...
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JumpStart Theatre Update 21: Showtime!

By Ginny Butsch posted 30 days ago
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A program designed to build sustainable musical theatre programs in underserved middle schools that currently have none. This is a series of monthly updates about the  JumpStart Theatre  pilot program launched in Cincinnati, Ohio. To view previous updates,  click here . Curtain up! March was an exciting month for JumpStart Theatre schools because the teachers attended the third and final Bootcamp of the year and the students were finally able to perform. All of the schools put on stellar productions and were rewarded with enthusiastic applause from large audiences.  First up was Holmes Midde School , performing Schoolhouse ...
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Hello Everybody

By Donald Phillips posted 05-22-2017
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I am pretty much new here and I am also planning to be a movie star and one of the crew members of my movie ideas.
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Frank Stewart, longtime friend and supporter of EdTA and International Thespian Festival

By Ginny Butsch posted 05-22-2017
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Educational Theatre Association was saddened to learn of the recent passing of Frank Stewart, who taught workshops for high school students and educators for more than 30 years through the International Thespian Society and the Educational Theatre Association. For decades, he also supported the main stage adjudication process for the International Thespian Festival and served on numerous ITF committees. In 1990, he was given the EdTA Founder’s Award for making significant contributions to the growth and development of theatre education, research, and practice. The award recognizes work that supports the principles and mission of the founders to promote and ...
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Welcome to the EdTA Advocacy Update May 16, 2017

By May Hetzer posted 05-16-2017
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Welcome to the EdTA Advocacy Update May 16, 2017   The Advocacy Update is where you can find current national and state news concerning arts advocacy and arts education   EdTA NEWS 2017 Jhon Marshall/International Thespian Officers’ Outstanding Achievement Scholarships awarded to Serena Froehlich and Bailey Heppler : The International Thespian Society annually awards this $1,000 scholarship to two Thespians who exemplify the ideal of the International Thespian Society. Judges are looking for originality of service, contributions of talent and service to the positive image and ideals of the International Thespian Society and theatre ...
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Community Spotlight: Emily Olson

By Ginny Butsch posted 05-16-2017
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Cast and Crew of Footloose at Treasure Coast High School, January 2017   One of the main goals for our Theatre Education Community is to help theatre students and professionals from all over connect and identify with each other in order to build resources and support the theatre education field. We shine a spotlight on a different member every other week by conducting a simple interview.   Our latest Spotlight Member is Emily Olson, the theatre teacher and director at Treasure Coast High School in Port St. Lucie, Florida, home to Thespian Troupe 7129. Emily is a newer teacher who, like many, began by asking questions and benefitted from ...
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Hello Everybody.

By Donald Phillips posted 05-15-2017
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I'm pretty much new here. Though I am planning to be a movie star and one of the crew that makes movies. I can make a script for it. And I can do a screen play. I hope that I would like to be here and get to know you guys.
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2017 Jhon Marshall/International Thespian Officers’ Outstanding Achievement Scholarships awarded to Serena Froehlich and Bailey Heppler

By EdTA News posted 05-12-2017
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May 12, 2017 The International Thespian Society annually awards this $1,000 scholarship to two Thespians who exemplify the ideal of the International Thespian Society. Judges are looking for originality of service, contributions of talent and service to the positive image and ideals of the International Thespian Society and theatre education, and benefit of service to productions, program, school, community, and peers. This year’s recipients are Serena Froehlich, Troupe 6730, Liberty High School, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Bailey Heppler, Troupe 6356, Lewis & Clark High School, Spokane, Washington. Froehlich plans to study sociology at the College of Southern ...
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Four Thespian troupes earn national Outstanding Impact Award for Theatre in Our Schools month

By EdTA News posted 05-11-2017
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May 11, 2017 Theatre in Our Schools month is a campaign to raise public awareness of the impact of theatre education and draw attention to the need for more access to quality programs for all students. While activities may take place any time, March is designated the official month for TIOS . The TIOS campaign is jointly sponsored nationally by the American Alliance for Theatre & Education , the Educational Theatre Association , and the International Thespian Society . Hundreds of schools and thousands of students and theatre educators spread the word online and took the message to their communities, school boards, and elected officials about ...
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Three educators honored with International Thespian Society Inspirational Theatre Educator Award

By EdTA News posted 05-03-2017
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May 3, 2017 The International Thespian Society annually recognizes up to three individuals who have inspired their students and dedicated themselves to providing high quality theatre education. Only inducted Thespians or Junior Thespians may nominate an educator. This year, the awards go to: Claire LaNicca, Mother of Mercy High School, Cincinnati, Ohio; Dr. Christin Pirkle, Lexington (South Carolina) High School; and Daniel Stowell, Dublin (Ohio) Coffman High School. Claire LaNicca is director of Troupe 3803. She encourages her students to be not only the best actors but also the best people they can possibly be. She sets high expectations for her ...
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Three volunteers awarded International Thespian Society’s 2017 Honorary Thespians

By EdTA News posted 05-03-2017
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May 3, 2017 The International Thespian Society annually recognizes up to three individuals who have gone above and beyond in their role as a volunteer. This award honors those adults who have selflessly given their time and ability to help a Thespian or Junior Thespian troupe with set construction, chaperoning, fundraising, advocacy, and more. This year’s Honorary Thespians are: Beau Pumphrey, volunteer production manager and technical director at Southside Senior High School, Fort Smith, Arkansas; Carl Schultz, parent volunteer at Pinewood Preparatory School, Summerville, South Carolina; and Peggy Markle, parent volunteer at Rock Ridge High School, ...
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Three administrators awarded 2017 Administrator’s Award

By EdTA News posted 05-02-2017
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May 2, 2017 The Educational Theatre Association annually recognizes outstanding individuals who have gone above and beyond in their role as an administrator. Individuals or administrative teams at the department, building, or district level may be nominated by troupe or chapter directors. This year’s Administrator’s Awards go to: Beth Baker, associate principal, Acton-Boxborough (Massachusetts) Regional High School; Theresa Carroll, vice principal and fine arts supervising principal, Leavenworth (Kansas) High School; and Dr. Brett O’Connor, theatre director, Claremont (California) High School. Associate Principal Beth Baker has played a large role ...
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Welcome to the EdTA Advocacy Update

By May Hetzer posted 05-02-2017
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Welcome to the EdTA Advocacy Update May 2, 2017 The Advocacy Update is where you can find current national and state news concerning arts advocacy and arts education   EdTA NEWS Nominating Committee approves five candidates : The Educational Theatre Association’s Nominating Committee has tapped five candidates to vie for two director seats in this year’s EdTA board election.   NATIONAL NEWS   National Endowment approved for $150 million in final approval of FY 2017 budget: Congressional approval of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 on April 30 included $149.849 million, a $2 million increase from the ...
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Welcome to the EdTA Advocacy Update May 2, 2017

By May Hetzer posted 05-02-2017
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Welcome to the EdTA Advocacy Update May 2, 2017   The Advocacy Update is where you can find current national and state news concerning arts advocacy and arts education   EdTA NEWS Nominating Committee approves five candidates : The Educational Theatre Association’s Nominating Committee has tapped five candidates to vie for two director seats in this year’s EdTA board election.   NATIONAL NEWS   National Endowment approved for $150 million in final approval of FY 2017 budget: Congressional approval of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 on April 30 included $149.849 million, a $2 million increase from the ...
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