Building a global community of creative problem solvers, effective collaborators, and empathetic individuals through theatre
Our Mission and Goals
ETF advances the field of educational theatre by broadening representation and increasing access for all. ETF’s programs aim to support students, educators and the field at large by realizing three strategic goals:
- Subsidizing new, emerging, and underserved student theatre programs;
- Creating paths for theatre educators to develop new skills; and
- Commissioning research to showcase the value of a theatre education.
Our Corporate Supporters & Partners
Thank you to the corporations and organizations who support ETF’s mission.
The Educational Theatre Foundation’s (ETF) Craig Zadan Pathway for Equity in the Arts Grant is designed to help school theatre programs expand access, elevate diverse
Back in 2025, Tony Award-winning artist Shaina Taub took the stage at the International Thespian Festival (ITF) for a surprise announcement that ten schools were
In New Albany High School’s theatre program, this year’s biggest breakthrough wasn’t a new set piece of a standout number. Instead, it was a shift
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