In SO CA hopefully you have connected with theatre education associations such as CA Thespians and DTASC and CETA become a professional member of each association. Then you are able to present at the teachers meetings and offer your services in person. You can also teach at their conferences, judge at their festivals, have a venders booth.
I have found meeting theatre educators in person is beneficial. If you need contact info for the above associations, reply to sender. Hope to see you at various Theatre teachers associations.
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Gai Laing Jones
Past President of Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), National Board Member of Educational Theatre Foundation (ETF), Past CETA Executive Board Vice President Membership, DTASC Advocacy Director, DTA Curriculum Writer, Ojai Art Center Theatre Director Youth Theatre, OACT Executive Board, AACT member, SAG-AFTRA Member
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-21-2024 07:54
From: Garry Tiller
Subject: Advice on reaching out to educators
Hi John,
I think it's probably your performance dates. Teachers are crazy busy at this time of school year. I would bet you would have a better response at the beginning of the school year when everyone is fresh and rested. Just my two cents.
Best of luck,
Garry
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Garry Tiller
Theatre Arts Teaching Artist
Sidwell Friends
Washington, DC
Original Message:
Sent: 05-20-2024 17:47
From: John Cassidy
Subject: Advice on reaching out to educators
Hey Educators!
Looking for advice. I'm a writer in the greater LA area who creates musicals with mental health themes for high schools. I want to invite local schools to my shows and offer free tickets. So far, I've messaged every English teacher, drama teacher, school psychologist, and guidance counselor (about 200 emails) and have only received two responses.
Is there a way I can change my approach? Or someone else you'd recommend reaching out to on staff?
I've attached the message I sent them below if you want to see the email I've sent incase something seems off.
Thanks for your help!
Best,
Johnny Cassidy
this is the shows page: https://www.authenticitythemusical.com
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John Cassidy
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