This is a busy time with grant deadlines, workshop proposals, membership renewals, and more! Please keep these important dates in mind:
October 15: Thespian Troupe Membership Renewal Deadline
All Troupe Directors: If you have not yet renewed your Thespian Troupe membership, payment must be made by October 15. You can login to pay or contact members@schooltheatre.org
October 20: Thespian Growth and Excellence Fund Grant Applications Due
The Educational Theatre Foundation provides six different types of grants to schools to develop and grow their theatre programs. Apply online here.
October 27: The Unsinkable Molly Brown Grant Applications Due
Up to ten $10,000 grants will be awarded to selected high schools to produce The Unsinkable Molly Brown. Learn more and apply here.
November 1: International Thespian Festival (ITF) Workshop Proposals Due
Interested in presenting a workshop at the 2024 International Theatre Festival? Find out more and apply here.
Extended! November 13: Connected Arts Network (CAN) Professional Learning Community (PLC) Applications Due
Educators in visual/media arts, music, theatre, and dance are invited to apply! Learn more and apply at arteducators.org/promo/can
November-December: EdTA Alternate Thespy Qualifiers
Troupe Directors: Your Thespians' journey to the ITF Thespy Awards begins by participating in a qualifying event through your EdTA chapter. If your location doesn't have a chapter or your chapter doesn't hold a qualifying event, you may participate in an alternate qualifier run by EdTA. View the full list here.