Saturday, May 30, 2015

Are You Ready for SummerFest 2015? Come “Let It Go!” with us in Austin!

The K-12 Committee is preparing for SummerFest 2015, Let It Go: Beyond the Fairytale.

SummerFest 2015 is shaping up to be one of the best summer events yet! Please put it on your calendar for July 31- August 2 at St. Edward’s University in Austin, 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!! Use this link to register: 


WHY should you attend SummerFest in Austin? Here are just a few reasons:
·                     More university/college-level and professional presenters.
·                     Austin is full of culture, great food, shopping, live music and offers lots of artistic things to do after workshops!
·                     Idina Menzel will be performing at the Bass Hall Austin on Saturday night! Tickets range from $35-$150. Make it a weekend to remember with Idina and SummerFest 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
·                     Mime
·                     Dramaturgy
·                     Improv and Theater Games
·                     New Theater TEKS
·                     Capital Making
·                     Acting
·                     Playwriting


Also, there are several K-12 Committee member positions that will be up for re-election at TheatreFest 2016! 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:
·         Secretary
·         HS Interest Chair
·         MS Interest Chair
·         Elementary At-Large

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!

See you in Austin to “Let It Go!”

Jenae Glanton
K-12 Committee Chair
TETA Board of Directors
k12.chair@tetatx.com

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