Maryland Theatre Education Association

Maryland Theatre Education Association Connect, support, and empower theater educators through professional development and advocacy opportunity Maryland Theatre Education Assoc.

is a volunteer-run organization recognized by the Maryland State Department of Education as the state's Professional Association for Theatre Educators at all levels. Our mission is to connect, support, and empower theatre educators through professional development and advocacy opportunities. Our Board of Directors and Officers:

President: Steven L. Barker
Treasurer: Anthony Brooks
Secretary: Kris

ti Wilhite

Vice President Membership: Stephanie Raleigh
Vice President Programming: Darryl Pilate
Vice President Development: Candace Leach
Vice President Communications: Jana Heyl

At-Large DMV - VACANT
At-Large WMTN - VACANT
At-Large ESHR - VACANT
At-Large NRTH - VACANT
At-Large SOMD - VACANT

Past Pres./Board Advisor - Julian Lazarus

Ex-Officio MSDE - Liz Deveraux
Ex-Officio AEMS - Rachel McGrain
Ex-Officio MD THESP - Guy Barbato
Ex-Officio IATSE 22 - AC Helms
Ex-Officio USITT CHES - Kearston Dillard-Scott
Ex-Officio AACT - VACANT
Ex-Officio MHEC - VACANT
Ex-Officio TAMA -

Committee Members and Advisors
Robyn Quick (TU)
Kelsey Bowen
Deb Kramer
Sherion Cosby
Des Malick

06/18/2026

The Maryland State Board of Education is holding a meeting on Tuesday, June 23. The State Board will review and discuss literacy and math policies, receive updates on the new accountability system and the COMPASS Act, hear from a panel of child care providers, and more!

Read the full news release [website]: https://bit.ly/4uGuFDI

*Registration for public comment is now open.

06/15/2026

A trailblazing win! USA 829 Sound Designer Mikaal Sulaiman has become the first Black designer to win the Tony Award for Best Sound Design. Congratulations Mikaal!

From Broadway News: "Sulaiman, who served as the sound designer for the 2026 revival of “Death of a Salesman,” accepted the honor during the 2026 Tonys on June 7...Sulaiman made his Broadway debut as sound designer of 2021’s “Thoughts of a Colored Man.”

Read more: bit.ly/4exmbKo

06/15/2026

TELL US: Do you take a break from thinking about drama class… or is your brain already planning next year?⁠
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06/15/2026

06/15/2026

A NOTE FROM THE PRODUCING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Expand As we look ahead to the 2026-2027 Season, I keep coming back to the idea that powers all of us at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company: theatre brings people together in genuine and magical ways. At CSC, we see this not in grand gestures,

06/15/2026

Less than a month until the start of our Summer Foundations series! Come learn some new skills or brush up on some old ones, there something for everyone!

Learn more at NobleBlades.org/workshops

06/14/2026

Apply to Lab410: Baltimore Center Stage's Playwriting Residency

Calling all artists with an interest in playwriting! Baltimore Center Stage presents: Lab410, a playwriting residency for new, emerging, and established playwrights in Baltimore! Three playwrights will be chosen to spend our 2026/2027 season writing and developing an original piece of theater.

**WRITERS MUST LIVE IN BALTIMORE OR SURROUNDING COUNTIES**

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: July 5, 2026
QUESTIONS? Contact [email protected]

06/14/2026

The school year is almost over. The glitter, unfortunately, is forever. ✨

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