PROFILE: SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR THEATRE ARTS

A Summer Residency for Theatre Teachers

September 18, 2010

Ellensburg, Washington

Whether you are a  full-time theatre teacher or a teacher who loves theatre the Summer Institute for Theatre Arts has something to offer you. Established in 1996 by the Theatre Arts Department of Central Washington University as the Drama Teacher's Summer Institute, the program was specifically designed for teachers. Since then, more than 500 teachers, representing more than 20 states and eight nations, have attended the Institute, learning new skills to take back to the classroom, making life-long friends and networking with other theatre artists and educators from across the nation and the world.

 

www.cwu.edu/~theatre/program/graduate/institute/

 

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The Theatre Production specialization is designed to prepare English and drama teachers to teach and produce theatre in the secondary and middle schools. Courses are designed specifically for the secondary school setting and include study in stage technology, teaching acting skills, acquiring basic learning in dramatic literature and history, supervised practice in directing plays and musicals, compiling classroom activities, and creating a curriculum for drama program development. The program is offered almost entirely in the summer months within the context of the Summer Institute for Theatre Arts. It should be noted that students may find it necessary to register for thesis credits during the academic year. Residency requirement for this program is fulfilled over the equivalent of three summers. There is no reason to quit your current job, or do online courses while you are working, to get further training.

Summer programs run June 21 - July 28