The AATE aims to connect theatre artists, educators and scholars to transform young people and their communities through theatre.

The American Alliance for Theatre & Education has launched the Betsy Quinn Scholarship Initiative to allow student members (K-12 and college/university students) to attend the AATE annual conference and perform an excerpt of their production. After selecting a program and production to invite to the conference, AATE will conduct a fundraising drive to pay for all associated expenses. They’re also calling for applications for any youth companies who wish to participate in the Youth Theatre Festival that takes place at the AATE conference.

 

 

 

Deadline approaching for two student programs at the 2012 AATE National Conference

Call for Applications - Betsy Quinn Scholarship Initiative (la Iniciativa de Becas Betsy Quinn)

AATE proudly introduces the Betsy Quinn Scholarship Initiative, developed to support participation at the AATE annual conference by college/university or K-12 student members of well-deserving and high-quality youth programs, particularly those involving under-served populations. The student members will present some aspect of their programming as a part of their conference attendance. A youth program may be nominated by an AATE member. Upon selection, a solicitation campaign will be conducted on behalf of the designees to support their conference fees and associated expenses.

This award was created in 2011 in celebration of Betsy Quinn’s leadership and dedication to the American Alliance for Theatre and Education. Betsy’s tenure as President and indeed her ongoing, dynamic career has been marked by her devotion to young people in the arts, with a particular ability to celebrate diversity and inclusion in everything she does. Whether directing a cast of over 200 young performers herself, whether crafting policy or standards for our national organizations, or whether directing a production of college students and children at the university level – multiculturalism, artistry and inclusion have always been hallmarks of her groundbreaking work. The recipient of the successful 2011 Scholarship Initiative was Crawling with Monsters from the University of Texas-Pan American. More information about last year’s award can be found here. For nomination guidelines and form, click here. To download a printable PDF, click here. To download a printable PDF in Spanish, click here. Deadline: January 13

Call for Applications - 2012 AATE Youth Theatre Festival
The American Alliance for Theatre and Education (AATE) is seeking applications from youth theatre troupes to take part in the Youth Theatre Festival to be held during the 2012 National Conference in Lexington, KY on August 9-11, 2012. We are looking for youth theatre organizations to bring young people to our annual gathering to highlight the excellent work in theatre produced by youth. Each youth theatre group will perform in a showcase of their own original work for the 2012 National Conference attendees.

The youth attendees will also participate in conference workshops and learn and grow as they work with some of the finest theatre professionals in our field. The youth participants may also assist in conference workshops to help session leaders demonstrate or model some of their exciting work. Cost of registration is $375 for up to 15 youth (each additional is $25.) Space will be limited.

To submit your youth theatre group for consideration, please complete the online application. Deadline: January 15