Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Are You Ready for SummerFest 2016?

Are You Ready for SummerFest 2016? 
Full STEAM Ahead: Powered by Theater!

The K-12 Committee is preparing for SummerFest 2016, Full STEAM Ahead: Powered by Theater!

SummerFest 2016 is shaping up to be one of the best summer events yet! Please put it on your calendar: July 15-July 17 at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. 

Deadline to submit a Workshop Proposal: NOW!! We need all workshop proposals by JUNE 1! It’s easier than ever to submit one. Just follow the link: 


Deadline to Register for SummerFest is June 15th. It’s only $90 AND for registering early, you’ll get an awesome t-shirt for free!! Don’t forget – if you submit two or more workshops, you are eligible for a reduced registration rate of $75! Use this link to register: 


To register for a dorm visit:

WHY should you attend SummerFest in San Marcos? Here are just a few reasons:
·                     More university/college-level and professional presenters.
·                     San Marcos is full of shopping, outdoor adventures and offers lots of artistic things to do after workshops!
·                     SummerFest is a great time to network and obtain new ideas for your classroom.
·                     There are no students at this workshop! It’s all about teaching and networking!
·                     Obtain your professional development hours before the start of the new school year!

Workshop proposals are still being submitted, but here’s a sneak-peek of some of the workshops you’ll enjoy this summer (There are a ton of “make-and-takes”!!):


·                     Stage Management
·                     New Play Staged-Readings
·                     Special Performances and Guest Speakers 
·                     Thespian Troupe How-To’s
·                     Costuming
·                     Script Swaps
·                     Elementary, Middle and High School Interest Meetings
·                     UIL OAP
·                     Dance
·                     Classroom Management
·                     Guidebook
·                     Working in Google – Using Google in the Classroom for collaboration
·                     Dramaturgy
·                     Improv and Theater Games
·                     New Theater TEKS
·                     Tech Theater – Set Building
·                     Acting
·                     Playwriting



Also, there are several K-12 Committee member positions that will be up for re-election at TheatreFest 2017! If you are interested in becoming more involved in our great organization, you may nominate yourself or a friend for one of these positions! They do not have to be present at SummerFest to be nominated. If you have any questions, please contact our current K-12 Chair-Elect, Gena Lea Smith at k12.chairelect@tetatx.com. Nomination Forms will be available during SummerFest at the main Registration Desk.

The following spots will be open:
·         HS At-Large
·         MS At-Large
·         Elementary Interest
·         Chair-Elect

The TETA Board of Directors and the K-12 Committee have been very busy since TheatreFest, working to strengthen our organization and our K-12 Section. I am honored to work with such an amazing and dedicated group of people!

The K-12 Committee and I wish you a great start to summer!

Full STEAM Ahead! Into summer break we go! We hope to see you at SummerFest 2016!

Jenae Glanton

K-12 Chair

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