About Us
About TxETA
The TxETA, Inc. strives to use all the resources available to strengthen our teachers, and build on existing programs around the state to continue to improve the quality of theatre education in the state of Texas. Our members share information and experiences through the Texas Teacher Network with young teachers to help them become established in their programs more quickly and to aid when issues hamper productivity. There is also a very extensive guide that continues to grow with forms, lesson plan ideas and activities for teaching theatre. The assistance does not stop in May when school stops, but continues to work with teachers through the summer in Summer Workshops offering experienced help, hands-on workshops, and idea sharing sessions for teachers new to their schools or our current members teaching for many years. The annual convention is always packed with information and one-on-one idea exchanges. To borrow a phrase from a popular commercial, "TxETA doesn't make the theatre teachers in Texas schools - we help make them better".
The TxETA, Inc. offers several opportunities for students as well. During the annual TheatreFest (annual convention) there are dozens of workshops for students to learn about acting, lighting, productions, and just meet professional entertainers from many forms of theatre. TxETA also makes available to the students a college audition opportunity where their auditions can be seen by over 125 college Theatre Directors and professional training studios at the same time. Again, TxETA doesn't make the actor, director, designer, or technician - we provide tools and opportunities to make them better.
Texas Educational Theatre Association Advisory Board
The role of the TxETA Advisory Board is to support the organization by providing guidance, perspective, and specialized expertise that extends beyond the day-to-day work of the Board of Directors.
Members of the Advisory Board bring a wide range of knowledge, experience, and skills in areas such policy, advocacy, program evaluation, financial review, organizational practices, and technical expertise. Together they serve as an independent and unbiased sounding board to help TxETA continue to serve theatre educators across Texas.
TxETA Scholarships
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Each year the Texas Educational Theatre Association awards $32,000 across seven distinct scholarships to support theatre education and career development.
These scholarships include opportunities for high school students planning to pursue theatre arts in college, undergraduate and graduate college students continuing studies or production/technical training, and dedicated full-time theatre educators seeking advanced degrees or professional development.
Awards may be used for tuition, program fees, travel to conferences/competitions, or materials and resources that advance a recipient’s training or teaching practice. Eligibility, selection criteria, and application requirements vary by scholarship (e.g., academic/work samples, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, proof of enrollment or employment).
For full details, including individual scholarship descriptions and application forms, choose from the selections below.





























