There are two ways to purchase or renew your TxETA Membership:

1. Register and pay for TxETA Membership only.
2. Register and pay for TxETA Membership and TheatreFest, SummerFest or any TxETA event registration together.  Check the website's navigation, search bar, or for an "Events" page. Look for the "Register" link in the event you're interested in. If you need help, contact Mike Doggett at office@tetatx.com for help.

TxETA membership runs from September 1st through August 31st. Membership dues are paid yearly. If you purchase your TxETA Membership before August 31 for TheatreFest your membership will not expire until August 31 of the following year. For example, if you purchased your membership on July 1 of 2024 your membership will not expire until August 31, 2025. If you are not a member before purchasing or renewing your membership to attend SummerFest after September 1 your membership will expire on August 31 on that year and you will need to renew your membership before you can register for TheatreFest, which is the first event of the new TxETA year at the end of September.

All adults AND students attending any aspect of TheatreFest or SummerFest MUST be a current member of TxETA in good standing.

Why should I become a member of the Texas Educational Theatre Association?

Professional organizations enhance your personal and professional development providing endless opportunities. The Texas Educational Theatre Association is dedicated to providing quality educational opportunities, networking, resources, support, advocacy, and a forum for establishing standards, programs, and projects geared to elevate theatre education in Texas. 

Join your colleagues to support and celebrate educational theatre in Texas.

Membership Benefits

TxETA offers its members a myriad of benefits to support theatre education.

• Broaden your knowledge

Take advantage of opportunities for professional development to enhance skills and knowledge and to stay up to date on changes within the field. These include conferences and workshops, online classes, white papers, newsletters, and other educational resources.

• Members Hub
  

The Texas Educational Theatre Association (TxETA) Members Hub is an exclusive online resource center for TxETA members. It provides a wealth of theatre-related materials to inspire and support educators in the classroom. Members can access a collection of downloadable handouts, curriculum guides, and instructional videos. This treasure trove of practical resources aims to enrich theatre education and empower teachers with engaging tools to bring their lessons to life.

• Networking Opportunities

Creating professional relationships is important to reaching your professional goals. TxETA provides opportunities to connect with mentors and peers to learn "best practices" or new ideas, hear about key achievers in the field and also meet and brainstorm with others who are also looking to share and learn new information. 

•   Resume Enhancement

Listing membership in a professional organization is an excellent addition to a resume. It’s an indication that a job candidate is serious about their career and interested in developing knowledge and skills. 

•   Publications

The official magazine of Texas Theatre Notes, available online, provides important updates, pertinent information, announcements, and celebrations. The Texas Educational Theatre Association Newsletter is a bi-monthly publication dedicated to providing announcements, updates, and reminders to the membership.

•   Job Vacancies

Database provided for theatre education vacancies.

•   Scholarships

Multiple scholarships available for both undergraduate and graduate study. 

• State-wide Recognition

TxETA recognizes and celebrates theatre educators, schools, and districts whose innovative approaches and exceptional achievements have both informed and inspired the next generation of outstanding theatre artists and educators. Awards are presented during the annual convention.

Membership Types

There are many different types of TxETA membership, the most common is an adult member. Membership begins each year on Sept 1st (no matter when you joined) and ends on August 31st (no matter when you paid your dues for the current year.)

Adult Membership
(Higher Ed, K12, TTAC, and Retiree sections)

$75

Adult Membership 65+

$25

High School Student Membership

$45

Full Time College/University Theatre Students
$25

Lifetime Membership

$600 one time fee

Commercial Exhibitor

Sustaining Membership

$50

Event Types and Cost for 2025

Regional Round Up Conference 

$50

State OAP Mini-Conference

$50

Higher Education Research Conference

$150 ($125 early bird rate)

SummerFest Conference 

$175 ($150 early bird rate)

TheatreFest

$175 ($200 early bird rate)

TWO WAYS TO BECOME A MEMBER AND REGISTER FOR EVENTS

Combined Membership &

Event Registration Together (Recommended):

This is the easiest option! You register and pay for both membership and any events you want to attend at the same time. It's one invoice and no extra steps. Visit our Events page, click on the registration button and follow the instructions. For membership and event registration click the link on this page.

Separate Membership &

Event Registration Separately (Not Recommended):

This is more complicated. You'll register and pay for membership first on the membership page, then contact TxETA to get a discount code to waive the second membership fee. Once we have verified that payment has been made for membership though the portal, we will email the appropriate code to use. Then visit our Events page, click on the registration button and follow the instructions. For TheatreFest use the links on this page.

INVOICE AND EMAIL TIPS:

Invoice Access:

After registration, find your invoice in the confirmation email automatically emailed after submitting registration.

Email Troubleshooting:

Check spam or junk folders if you don't see it.

Email Recommendation:

Use a personal email to avoid district blocking and ensure consistent access when you change schools.