Welcome to the TxETA SummerFest 2025!
This is the official registration page for the event.
Here, you can easily sign up for the SummerFest
and purchase/renew your membership in one convenient location.


CALLING ALL TEXAS THEATRE EDUCATORS

Are you eager to sharpen your skills, ignite student passion, and connect with a vibrant theatre community? Look no further than TxETA SummerFest, the premier professional development opportunity designed specifically for you.

This intensive two-day event immerses you in a world of theatrical learning and collaboration. Renowned Theatre Educators, Directors, Craftspeople, and Guest Artists from across the state share their expertise, covering all aspects of theatre education and production.

Here's what awaits you at SummerFest:

  • In-depth workshops: Gain valuable insights and practical skills to elevate your teaching and inspire your students.
  • Networking opportunities: Connect with fellow theatre enthusiasts, share ideas, and build lasting connections.
  • Community spirit: Become part of a supportive network dedicated to fostering excellence in Texas theatre education.
  • Rich history: Experience the legacy of TxETA and the original summer professional development program for Texas theatre teachers.

SummerFest is your chance to recharge, refocus, and reignite your passion for theatre. Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity to enhance your skills, connect with colleagues, and contribute to the vibrant Texas theatre community!

REGISTRATION:

Early bird registration is $150 (by May 15). After June 15, registration is $175.

TxETA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION TO SUMMERFEST:

  • If you purchased or renewed your TxETA membership to attend ThetreFest 2024 in Galveston or any of our events after September 1, 2024 your membership is still current. Please READ and FOLLOW the SummerFest registration instructions carefully so that you are not charged for a membership you do not need. 
  • If you are NOT currently a TxETA member you will need to purchase or renew a TxETA membership to attend SummerFest 2025.
  • Memberships purchased for SummerFest 2025 will expire on August 31, 2025.
  • SummerFest is the final event for the TxETA membership year.
  • A membership purchased for SummerFest 2025 will need to be renewed to attend TheatreFest in October 2025.
  • The TxETA membership year is September 1 - August 31 each year.

DORM ACCOMMODATIONS:

Optional dorm accommodations at Blinn College will be available. Dorm rooms are single occupancy.

Suggestions for Dorm Stay:

Essentials to Bring: Please ensure you have sleeping linens for a regular twin bed or a sleeping bag, a pillow, towel, washcloth, shower shoes, and any personal toiletries you may require.

If you need to purchase or renew your membership
separately click Membership Only in the toolbar above
or go to:  https://txeta.swoogo.com/membership/begin

Please upload a recent head-to-shoulders headshot of yourself. This can be a professional photo or a casual selfie. We want to see you, so please avoid group photos, pets, or any other images. Your photo helps with identification at the convention.

VERY  IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
Read the messages under the email fields below to make sure if you are a current member
that you get the discount code to remove the membership fee from this registarion if you are current member.

 

DISCOUNT CODE FOR CURRENT MEMBERS TO REMOVE MEMBERSHIP FEE BELOW: Use either your personal OR school email address (in this email address box or the next one) that you used to purchase/renew your membership for TheatreFest 2024 or if you're a LIfetime member.

NO SCHOOL EMAIL ADDRESS?
If you are retired or do not have secondary email address
you can add your personal email address again
in the school email address box. 

DISCOUNT CODE: If you didn't use the correct personal email address above you must use your school email address used to register for TheatreFest 2024 here to get the code. EMAIL MIKE DOGGETT at office@tetatx.com if you do not see the code below.
****CURRENT MEMBERS**** SELECT YOUR MEMBERSHIP LEVEL AS IF YOU WERE GOING TO PAY FOR IT AND THEN COPY/PASTE IN THE CODE AND HIT APPLY AND YOUR MEMBERSHIP FEE WILL BE REMOVED

If you are a curent member and added your email address associated with your membership above the discount code will appear in a green message below.  If you are a current member and do not see the code do not complete registraton contact Mike Doggett (office@tetatx.com) to get the discount code and then come back and compete the registration.  

If you have a different discount code other than the membership discount code enter it in the box below in place of any other discount code.
(teacher, college or hs student, administrator or retired)
(Use principal's name if you do not have a fine arts administrator. Used for special thanks and recognition)
(Use principal's name if you do not have a fine arts administrator. Used for special thanks and recognition)
(Fine Arts Director, Principal etc.)