Join us at the forefront of theatre and education
Among the country's most recognized arts education organizations, The American Alliance for Theatre and Education works to ensure that every young person experiences quality theatre arts in their lives. Through its membership of theatre artists, in-service and pre-service teachers, professors, directors, scholars and playwrights, AATE serves more than a million students in 48 U.S. states and 19 countries worldwide. AATE raises awareness of the importance of theatre education and provides its members with services and resources to support the profession of theatre for young people. READ MORE...
Gear up for National Theatre In Our Schools Month
Theatre In Our Schools (TIOS) is a month-long national event celebrating the power of theatre education to make children’s lives better. Supported by the American Alliance for Theatre Education (AATE), the celebration has grown substantially each March, reaching thousands of students, educators, actors, musicians, administrators, and supporters. This year's theme, Connecting Communities, Engaging Minds, plays out in performances, workshops, and other activities, from school rooms, to regional conferences, to the Broadway stage, to the nation's lawmakers – increasing public awareness of the broad social impacts of theatre in our schools and schools in our theaters. READ MORE...
Looking back and charging ahead - AATE at 25
The American Alliance for Theatre and Education (AATE) celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2012. Our
25th National Conference will feature reflections on the past 25 years and look forward to the future of theatre and education. The AATE National Conference offers theatre artists, educators, and scholars from across the country the opportunity to connect with each other within their areas of expertise, as well as across disciplines. Through interactive sessions, keynote speakers, performances, and community-building events, attendees will gather to reflect on their past work, current projects, and future ideas.
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