TEXAS THESPIANS FINE ARTS ADMINISTRATOR DAY

Dear Fine Arts Administrator,

On behalf of the entire Texas Thespians Board of Directors, we would like to personally invite you to our Fine Arts Administrator Day!

What is the Texas Thespians Fine Arts Administrator Day?
  • This day is specifically for campus fine arts principals, as well as district fine arts directors, fine arts coordinators and facilitators. 
  • Our Fine Arts Administrator Day is designed to educate our administrators on all aspects of Texas Thespians, our student festival experience, and provide advocacy and educational resources in support of our theatre programs.

​What will we offer?
  • Tour of the Texas Thespians State Festival and Contests.
  • Active participation in the Texas Thespians State Festival.
  • Educational sessions on theatre classrooms support.
  • Educational sessions on fine arts advocacy.
  • Collaboration with the Texas Thespians Board of Directors
  • Collaboration with fine arts administrators across the state.
  • Meaningful discussions with knowledgeable theatre professionals will provide insight and tools needed to support your campus theatre directors.​ ​
Registration Open from September 16 - October 18
If an Administrator is attending the full festival, they will be registered with your troupe and may attend Admin Training or Admin Day for free. 
Texas Thespians Advocacy Network Links
​Fine Arts Administrator Day
Local Advocacy
State & National Advocacy
Premiere Communities for Theatre Education
Student Ambassadors ​
Texas Theatre Scholars
​DemocracyWorks
Theatre in Our Schools Month
Diversity & Inclusion 
Advocacy Resources
2024  Fine Arts Admin Day Dates: 

Admin Training - Corpus Christi
Saturday November 16th, 2024 
American Bank Center 
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
​Registration Fee: $50 

Admin Day - Grapevine
November 22nd, 2024
Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center
8:15 AM-3:00 PM
Registration Fee: $100

Admin Day Know Before You Go!

  • Parking Corpus Christi - Please plan to park in the Convention Center parking garage. We will meet in the lobby of the Convention Center and Student Leaders will assist you to the Admin Training sessions. 
  • Parking Grapevine- Please plan to park in the Gaylord Texan Self Parking. We will meet in the Lobby of the Gaylord Texan and Student Leaders will assist you to the Yellow Rose Ballroom
If an Administrator is attending the full festival, they will be registered with your troupe and may attend Admin Training or Admin Day for free. 

Admin Day Schedules

Corpus Christi 

Grapevine
2023 Fine Arts Administrator Day reviews are in! 

"This is my first time attending this event. It has been an enlightening and overall eye opening experience." ~ Socorro ISD

"Wonderful day investing in professional growth as an administrator." ~Frisco ISD

"Fantastic! I learned about facility needs and effective practices to help our theatre programs flourish." ~ McKinney ISD

"Excellent learning day. I feel better equipped to support my directors." ~ Frisco ISD
​As our event continues to impact students and teachers across the state, we are excited about the steady expansion of our organization. We are pleased to offer this programming and educational support for our fine arts administrators, while providing tools to support your theatre educators and students! 

​Be sure to regularly check the website and our various social media platforms for updates on State Festival, advocacy resources, and other upcoming events. 

Questions? Contact us! ​​
Jenae Glanton
Advocacy Network Director
Phillip Taylor
Advocacy Network Administrator Chair
For more information or questions, contact: Jenae Glanton