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OUR MISSION
The North Carolina Theatre Arts Educators is an organization, founded by theatre teachers, run by theatre teachers, dedicated to advancing the quality and scope of theatre education in North Carolina schools and meeting theatre teachers’ unique needs through professional development, networking, and advocacy.
SIGNATURE EVENTS
Fall Sharing: Teachers Teaching Teachers
Fall Sharing takes place the weekend after Labor Day at rotating locations statewide. Member teachers lead workshops based on their expertise, and time is also spent on planning future events and exploring sponsor offerings. The event runs from Friday 1:00 pm to Saturday 6:30 pm. Registration and dues are required, and CEU certificates are provided. Scholarships are available for new and first-time attendees.
Winter Focus: Learning from a Pro
Winter Focus offers a rejuvenating retreat for theatre educators, providing a chance to recharge mid-year. Held at the scenic Trinity Center on Emerald Isle, this event features accredited workshops with practical applications for the classroom. CEU certificates are provided, and scholarships are available for first-time attendees who completed the previous Fall Sharing. The 2026 Winter Focus, focusing on Scenic Design, will take place February 20-22. Registration opens September 30, 2023. The weekend cost includes room, board, and workshops.
The NC Young Playwrights Festival promotes playwriting in K-12 classrooms across North Carolina, offering students opportunities for writing, performance, and publication. This program provides valuable, collaborative exposure to the world of playwriting, creating lasting memories and experiences.
STATEMENT ON RACIAL INJUSTICE
Injustice is intolerable.​ North Carolina Theatre Arts Educators stands with communities of color as they fight for equality, equity, justice, and healing. We will work with theatre arts educators to train, support, and empower change. Theatre has long been both an art form and a tool for positive change, and we stand ready to take part.
NCTAE will work to encourage inclusion, diverse materials and perspectives, and the impact of artists of color.
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We have created a living document with a collection of resources for educators to use while making positive change. NCTAE is committed to encouraging ongoing education and growth for our members.