RESOURCES
Members have exclusive access to our online searchable directory, discussion forums, lesson plans, and theatre directories, as well as any resource available in our main office. We are also constantly buidling the resources page of our website. We're here to help you make a difference!

WHO JOINS AATE?

AATE members include theatre artists and educators from around the world, including K-12 theatre specialists, professional theatre education directors, artistic directors and staff from youth theatres and professional theatres for young audiences, university faculty and students, scholars, teaching artists, playwrights, and many more! If your work is at the intersection of theatre and education, AATE has programming and resources for you. AATE has student, individual, organizational and retired membership options. For a complete list of AATE Organizational Members, click here.

I'm a Professional Theatre Artist or Education Director.

I'm a Drama or Theatre Teacher.

I'm a Playwright.

I'm a University Professor or Faculty Member and/or Scholar in the field.

I'm a Student, or have not yet chosen a specialty in the field.

I was previously a member and am considering renewing after an absence.

I'm a Drama or Theatre Teacher

-access to theatrical resources for classrooms, curriculum, and students
-access to local and national advocates for theatre in the classroom
-programs can be created immediately with local or national colleagues.
-opportunities to network with other educators
-opportunities to network with theatre artists
-access to information that can be easily shared
-access to efficient feedback from colleagues year-round. 
Contact: Pre-K-8 High School College/University/Research

I'm a Playwright

-opportunities to network with a wide range of playwrights in the field
-opportunities to network with directors in professional theater and high schools
-opportunities to market yourself as a playwright in the field
-access to a large body of published works
-opportunities to showcase unpublished works and works in progress
-eligibility for nationally recognized awards
-access to best practices in the field
-access to other affiliated festivals for new works such as The Bonderman, New Visions/New Voices.
Contact: Playwriting

 

I'm a University Professor or Faculty Member, Scholar and/or lecturer

-access to and opportunities for publication in AATE's juried research publication: Youth Theatre Journal
-eligibility for nationally recognized awards
-opportunities to network with other university faculty and scholars, as well as professionals from other areas of the field for collaborations and partnerships with theaters, secondary and elementary schools, and teaching artists.
-opportunities to highlight your theatre program in AATE directories and publications
-access to new texts and cutting edge research at the annual conference
Contact: College/University/Research Network

 

 

I'm a Student and/or I have a keen interest in theatre and education, but I haven't chosen a specialty

-opportunities to network with a wide range of professionals across the field
-leadership opportunities
-access to job postings and mentors
-access to member directories
-networks to help refine your interests
-research award and presentation opportunities
Contact: New Guard