Virtual Conference
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
The AWTE conference is for theatre teachers, directors, technical directors, college students, university professors, performing arts center (PAC) managers and theatre education advocates. Conference registration includes annual membership in AWTE.
Here is a letter from DPI, endorsing the value of fine arts professional development.
AWTE also sponsors professional development sessions at the Wisconsin High School Theatre Festival.
Schedule & Workshops
Sponsors
Registration & Fees
The online conference is free to attend; however, you may pay professional dues to have access to recordings of sessions after the conference, as well as webinars and a repository of resources throughout the year.
$45 - professional membership dues
$10 - university student membership dues
$10 - retiree membership dues
Advertisers may promote their business/organization through material that could be included in the online conference resource folder, email blasts, and a slide at the beginning of a workshop session. Fee for advertising/sponsorship = $10.
Handled through WHSFA's website.
Further details and instructions for accessing conference sessions will be emailed to registrants a few days prior to the conference.
Member-Only Webinars
Further details and instructions for accessing webinars will be emailed a few days ahead of each webinar to individuals who have paid AWTE membership dues.
Wednesday, August 19, 4pm
Post-conference discussion facilitated by Kristi Ross-Clausen.
Thursday, September 17, 4pm
Students' socio-emotional needs: Arts in a time of pandemic, facilitated by Julie Palkowski of DPI.
Past/Future Conferences
2011: Madison College
2012: UW-Milwaukee
2013: Viterbo University, La Crosse
2014: Edgewood College, Madison
2015: UW-Stevens Point
2016: Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee
2017: UW-Parkside, Kenosha
2018: Ripon College
2019: Edgewood College, Madison
2020: Online
2021: Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee?
2022: T.B.D., NE Wisconsin preferred
2023: UW-Stevens Point?