Educational Theatre Association Opens 2027 Proposal Window
The group is now accepting workshop and teaching artist applications for its upcoming annual events in Louisville.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Arts Theater — General
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The Educational Theatre Association has officially opened the proposal period for workshops at the 2027 International Thespian Festival and the Theatre Education Conference. Both events are scheduled to take place in Louisville, Kentucky.
Why it matters
These events provide professional development opportunities for theater educators and training for students nationwide. The association is seeking experienced instructors and presenters to facilitate specialized sessions for attendees.
Selected ITF Teaching Artists receive a $2,700 stipend, lodging, per diem, and travel costs for four to eight hours of instruction and 10 to 20 hours of adjudication. TEC workshop presenters earn a $300 stipend for their 60-minute sessions.
The players
Educational Theatre Association
This professional organization supports theater education in schools by providing resources and hosting national events for students and teachers.
The details
Applicants are required to submit separate proposals for each session through the official organization website. All proposed workshops must accommodate a minimum of 40 participants and will be held in a convention center setting with limited technology available.
Timeline
November 10, 2026: Application submission deadline at 9 p.m. ET.
Early 2027: Presenter invitations to be issued.
June 27, 2027: ITF Teaching Artist arrival date.
July 1-2, 2027: TEC workshop schedule.
July 3, 2027: ITF Teaching Artist departure date.
Industry Dynamics
This call for proposals continues the established cycle for the Educational Theatre Association's International Thespian Festival. These events serve as a central hub for professional development, mirroring broader trends in arts education and theater pedagogy conferences.
Theater educators and artists interested in presenting at these events must manage their own application process via the official web portal. Successful applicants will secure a platform to lead workshops for at least 40 participants during the summer 2027 events.
The takeaway
Interested participants should ensure their session proposals clearly outline how they will engage a minimum of 40 attendees in a low-tech environment. Preparing detailed session goals now will help applicants meet the upcoming November 10 deadline effectively.
What happens next
The deadline for all proposal submissions is November 10, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET, followed by the issuance of invitations in early 2027.
Further reading
Learn more about upcoming professional opportunities by visiting the Arts Theater — General section.
More information
Prospective applicants can review detailed requirements and submit forms on the ITF and TEC workshop proposal page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
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