Texas Thespians Advocacy Network
Mission and Purpose of the Network:
The purpose of the Texas Thespians Advocacy Network (TTAN) shall be to create an educational and professional network for educators and administrators to share ideas and best practices in the support of Texas theatre education. Texas Thespians Advocacy Network shall:
The Advocacy Network is pleased to offer several resources to you! |
Texas Thespians Premiere Communities for Theatre Education
The Texas Thespians Chapter is proud to announce the creation of the Texas Thespians Premiere Communities for Theatre Education! This program recognizes and honors school districts that provide their theatre programs with the resources to achieve at our above standards, as rooted in the Educational Theatre Association's Opportunity to Learn Standards, Texas Theatre Standards (TEKS), and support of Thespian Troupe involvement.
The Texas Thespians Premiere Communities for Theatre Education application opens September 1, 2022 and closes December 15th, 2022.
Recipients of the distinction will be contacted in January 2023 and will receive promotional assets which include:
Official Certificate
Customizable Press Release Template
Social Media Graphics
and more!
The Texas Thespians Premiere Communities for Theatre Education distinction is a one year recognition. Each year, school districts must re-apply and submit documentation to ensure continuing adherence to the qualifications of the distinction.
Accessing Open Water - Helpful Handout.
If you have questions about the Texas Thespians Premiere Communities for Theatre Education program, please contact Jenae Glanton.
The Texas Thespians Premiere Communities for Theatre Education application opens September 1, 2022 and closes December 15th, 2022.
Recipients of the distinction will be contacted in January 2023 and will receive promotional assets which include:
Official Certificate
Customizable Press Release Template
Social Media Graphics
and more!
The Texas Thespians Premiere Communities for Theatre Education distinction is a one year recognition. Each year, school districts must re-apply and submit documentation to ensure continuing adherence to the qualifications of the distinction.
Accessing Open Water - Helpful Handout.
If you have questions about the Texas Thespians Premiere Communities for Theatre Education program, please contact Jenae Glanton.
March is Theatre is Our Schools Month
Throughout March, Theatre in Our Schools (TIOS) month, join thousands of students and theatre educators in raising awareness about the impact of theatre education, drawing attention to the need for more access for all students, and supporting school theatre programs in need. You can help spread the message to your communities, school boards, elected officials, and online, of how school theatre experiences teaches 21st century skills.
Find out about what you can do to celebrate theatre in your school on our website. |
Educational Theatre Association Resources
Rapid Response Advocacy Center Find the tools you need to “make the case” for the continued presence of your school theatre programs in the COVID-19 era. Guide to Creating an Arts Education Advocacy Day One of the most effective and inclusive strategies that arts education advocates have embraced are annual advocacy day events. |
The Texas Thespians Advocacy Network (TTAN) wants to hear from you! The TTAN has created a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Task Force to serve you and your students. The goals of our TTAN D&I Task Force are to:
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We encourage you to share your thoughts in our D&I Data Collection Form! This data will be used for advocacy purposes and will help guide our D&I Task Force in action items and resources to support you and your students.
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For more information on Texas Thespians Advocacy Network, contact Jenae Glanton.
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