CALLING ALL TEXAS THEATRE EDUCATORS
Welcome to TheatreFest 2025: A Celebration of Educational Theatre
TheatreFest is an annual convention that provides comprehensive training and education for both current theatre practitioners and aspiring educators. This dynamic event features a diverse range of activities, including:
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Theatre and Film Workshops: Engaging sessions covering various aspects of theatre and film, tailored for Elementary, Middle, High School, and College/University educators. These workshops offer hands-on experiences and insights into innovative teaching methods and theatrical techniques.
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PlayFest: A platform for playwriting development.
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DesignFest: A design competition and showcase focusing on theatrical design and stage management.
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FilmFest: A film-making contest where participants create short films using smartphones.
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TxETA's Got Talent: An exciting talent show for performers.
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Scholarship Auditions: Opportunities for students to audition for scholarships.
TheatreFest also includes performances, special guest artists, and commercial and educational exhibitors, making it a comprehensive event for theatre enthusiasts at all educational levels.
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.