Theatrics Canada June 2026
Theatrics Canada June 2026 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S UPDATE By Craig Wrotniak Dear Drama Educators, We have just concluded an inspiring National STAR Fest season, with large STAR Festival gatherings taking place in Vancouver, Winnipeg, Niagara, Ottawa, and Corner Brook. Across the country, the performances, commitment, and creative energy of participating students were truly electric. It was […]
Theatrics Canada April 2026
Theatrics Canada April 2026 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S UPDATE By Craig Wrotniak Dear Drama Educators, It has been an incredibly active and exciting period across TAEA, with strong momentum building nationally. Here are updates on some specific events and initiatives: Regional STAR Fest Update Regional STAR Fests have now wrapped across most of the country, concluding with […]
Theatrics Canada February 2026
Theatrics Canada February 2026 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S UPDATE By Craig Wrotniak Dear Drama Educators, TAEA’s New Affiliation with Canada’s Post-Secondary Theatre Sector – and Your Connection To It This month we open with big news: TAEA is expanding! We recently completed a Resource Map of the Canadian Post-Secondary Theatre Sector, creating a powerful new resource with […]
Theatrics Canada December 2025
Theatrics Canada October 2025 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S UPDATE By Craig Wrotniak National Conference The TAEA National Conference was a major success, with over 250 teachers attending, to learn advanced teaching skills from master teachers, artists and teaching artists, from across Canada. However, we were also happy to stand in solidarity with striking Alberta drama educators, by […]
Theatrics Canada October 2025
Theatrics Canada October 2025 A Message from Craig Wrotniak, Executive Director of TAEA National Drama Teachers’ Conference Registration is open — and moving at a record pace — for our TAEA National Drama Teachers’ Conference. This year, we’re offering both in-person ($129) and live Zoom ($59) options, making it truly accessible across Canada. With over 300 […]
Theatrics Canada June 2025
Theatrics Canada June 2025 Executive Director’s Update By Craig Wrotniak As our final National STAR Festival wrapped up this past weekend, we’re taking a moment to reflect on an incredible school year. Across Canada, we’ve witnessed theatre programs growing, expanding, and thriving – a true sign that we’ve turned a corner, post-pandemic. Educational theatre is […]
Theatrics Canada March 2025
Theatrics Canada March 2025 Executive Director’s Update By Craig Wrotniak Spring is coming, and we’re back with our newsletter. I’m going to open this with a copy of a memo I sent out to all of you a couple of weeks ago, just in case you missed it: On Interprovincial Trade Barriers, and our changing […]
Theatrics Canada January 2025
Theatrics Canada January 2025 Executive Director’s Update By Craig Wrotniak Happy New Year to all our amazing members! The Regional STAR Fest saw much growth across the country, and that required our attention from mid-November through December. However, we have been working hard in all areas, and have some exciting updates to share below. This […]
Theatrics Canada November 2024
TAEA November 2024 Newsletter Executive Director’s Update By Craig Wrotniak Happy November to everybody! I’m delighted to report that our National Drama Teachers’ Conference, held on the weekend of October 25-27, was a huge success, with a record turnout of 266 Canadian drama teachers. They included 99 teachers from British Columbia, 32 from Alberta, 22 […]
Theatrics Canada September 2024
TAEA September 2024 Newsletter Executive Director’s Update Hello, fellow TAEA members, and welcome back to your classrooms, rehearsal studios and theatres, as another school year begins! We have a lot to report on from the summer, and a lot to look forward to in the coming months – including the upcoming National Drama Teachers’ Conference […]