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I'm just curious about the members of this Forum.  Are most folks drama teachers at public schools?  Alternatively, are most people drama instructors through Parks & Recreation or other afterschool type programs?

I'm just curious about the members of this Forum.  Are most folks drama teachers at public schools?  Alternatively, are most people drama instructors through Parks & Recreation or other afterschool type programs?

Public high school 9-12th grade with about 400 students total in the school. I am both the librarian and drama teacher. I teach 2 drama classes a day (Intro and Advanced).

I'm just curious about the members of this Forum.  Are most folks drama teachers at public schools?  Alternatively, are most people drama instructors through Parks & Recreation or other afterschool type programs?

I'm just curious about the members of this Forum.  Are most folks drama teachers at public schools?  Alternatively, are most people drama instructors through Parks & Recreation or other afterschool type programs?

I'm just curious about the members of this Forum.  Are most folks drama teachers at public schools?  Alternatively, are most people drama instructors through Parks & Recreation or other afterschool type programs?

I'm just curious about the members of this Forum.  Are most folks drama teachers at public schools?  Alternatively, are most people drama instructors through Parks & Recreation or other afterschool type programs?

I'm just curious about the members of this Forum.  Are most folks drama teachers at public schools?  Alternatively, are most people drama instructors through Parks & Recreation or other afterschool type programs?

I'm just curious about the members of this Forum.  Are most folks drama teachers at public schools?  Alternatively, are most people drama instructors through Parks & Recreation or other afterschool type programs?

I'm just curious about the members of this Forum.  Are most folks drama teachers at public schools?  Alternatively, are most people drama instructors through Parks & Recreation or other afterschool type programs?

Retired professional set designer. Like Beth, I chime in when I think I can offer some help.

I'm just curious about the members of this Forum.  Are most folks drama teachers at public schools?  Alternatively, are most people drama instructors through Parks & Recreation or other afterschool type programs?

I'm just curious about the members of this Forum.  Are most folks drama teachers at public schools?  Alternatively, are most people drama instructors through Parks & Recreation or other afterschool type programs?

Like many others here, I was a thespian member in HS. 

I'm now a "retired" K-12 teacher who taught at both private and public schools, IATSE stagehand, Equity Stage Manager and former touring Broadway professional.

My main job is now as Training and Development Manager for a major live events production, integration, and design company that serves international clients ranging from the Super Bowl and gigantic music festivals to simple venuerenovations. Part of that is support for HS and college tech theater teachers. 

During the summer, I teach the Technical Theater for Performing Arts Teachers classes through University of Wisconsin - Madison, a program I founded 4 years ago and which just keeps growing. This summer there will be classes in audio, rigging, and props. 

I also led the group that wrote the standards for technical theater K-12 in Wisconsin, and am active as an advocate for performing arts education. 

And my favorite thing is when I do some consulting work and many webcast/podcast/guest lecturer/keynote events - related to theater safety and technical pedagogy. https://www.theaterhealthandsafety.com 

I'm just curious about the members of this Forum.  Are most folks drama teachers at public schools?  Alternatively, are most people drama instructors through Parks & Recreation or other afterschool type programs?

I'm just curious about the members of this Forum.  Are most folks drama teachers at public schools?  Alternatively, are most people drama instructors through Parks & Recreation or other afterschool type programs?

I'm just curious about the members of this Forum.  Are most folks drama teachers at public schools?  Alternatively, are most people drama instructors through Parks & Recreation or other afterschool type programs?

Retired Catholic middle and high school drama director; mainly after school

I'm just curious about the members of this Forum.  Are most folks drama teachers at public schools?  Alternatively, are most people drama instructors through Parks & Recreation or other afterschool type programs?

I spent 38 years as a high school theatre educator. Now I supervise student teachers in the Theatre Credential program for CSU East Bay, work with performing arts teachers to clear their credential in the Induction program for California, coach the The Claremont College Mock Trial team, and teach workshops all over the country. Plus, serve on many boards and local political campaigns. 

I believe in sharing all of the great ideas I've learned from my theatre mentors, so please reach out to kristacarsonelhai@gmail.com if you need help in the areas of fundraising, strategic planning, recruiting, community outreach, or running a program. Happy to help. 

Retired Catholic middle and high school drama director; mainly after school

I'm just curious about the members of this Forum.  Are most folks drama teachers at public schools?  Alternatively, are most people drama instructors through Parks & Recreation or other afterschool type programs?

I'm just curious about the members of this Forum.  Are most folks drama teachers at public schools?  Alternatively, are most people drama instructors through Parks & Recreation or other afterschool type programs?

  I think the majority of professional members, on paper, are probably public school teachers and/or private school teachers. There are also some retired teachers/emeritus members who have a wealth of experience and knowledge to share.

  However, some of the most active members of this forum are not current school teachers, but rather teaching artists and/or professionals that work with educational theatre in some other aspect and that is one of the many reasons I value this forum so much. I can't express my gratitude for their support and for so freely sharing their experience. It has often guided or refined my teaching practice and I have learned so much from people like Kristi, George, Beth and so many more. It also makes me feel connected to a larger community, which can be difficult when you are the only person in your building who has any experience, let alone teaches, your content area.

I'm just curious about the members of this Forum.  Are most folks drama teachers at public schools?  Alternatively, are most people drama instructors through Parks & Recreation or other afterschool type programs?

I'm just curious about the members of this Forum.  Are most folks drama teachers at public schools?  Alternatively, are most people drama instructors through Parks & Recreation or other afterschool type programs?