Aspiring Theatre Educator

The Aspiring Educator Program offers focused mentorship and hands-on training to develop passionate, confident, and capable future educators. Students gain valuable experience that supports their journey into collegiate programs and careers in theatre education

Festival Grants

Texas Thespians awards over $40,000 in scholarships and grants each year to deserving Troupes and Thespians. We have several grant opportunities to fit each need.

Premier Communities

This program recognizes and honors school districts that provide their theatre programs with the resources to achieve at above standard, as rooted in the Educational Theatre Association's Opportunity to Learn Standards, Texas Theatre Knowledge & Skills for Fine Arts (TEKS), and support of Thespian Troupe involvement.

Sponsorships

Your company or educational institution will be able to leave a indelible mark on the future of theatre education. Texas Thespians State Festival, Junior Regional Festivals, Fine Arts Administrator Days and Texas Thespians Educator Conference hosts over 9,500 delegates! ​

Thespian Awards

Nominations for:
  • Teacher and Thespian of the Month
  • Administrator of the Year
  • Hall of Fame and Educator of the Year
  • Golden, Green Apple, and Trailblazer Awards

Texas Theatre Scholars

Texas Thespians is pleased to recognize theatre students who demonstrate high academic success in overall coursework through the Texas Theatre Scholar Distinction Award program. 
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