2021 Spring Newsletter
SAVE THE DATE
Florida Theatre Conference 2021
November 3 - 6
The world around us is ever changing and FTC's world is changing too. Our 2021 conference site will be relocating; however, the new site has yet to be determined.
In the meantime, please be sure to
Save the Date
November, 3 - 6, 2021
Meet Our FTC President
FTC is honored to welcome Marci Duncan as its newly elected and first African-American female President.

Marci is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at the University of West Florida (Pensacola). She also serves as the Florida Representative at the Southeastern Theatre Conference.

Visit our website for a full listing of the FTC Board of Directors.
Scholarship Winners
Florida leads the southeast region in producing some of the best high school talent. The same great talent, coupled with academic excellence allows FTC to award scholarships during the fall and spring of the year. Here are the winners for the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021. Be sure to check out scholarship eligibilities and requirements for the next open application process.
2021 Steve Bayless
Musical Theatre Scholarship
Marcus Cruz
Award: $2,000
School: Booker High
Teacher: Scott Keys
2020 Fran Walker Scholarship
Miguel Gil
Award: $1,000
School: Windermere High
Teacher: Johnathan Jackson
2021 Donna White Scholarship for Theatrical Studies
Sophia Coscia
Award: $2,000
School: Booker High
Teacher: Scott Keys
2020-2021
College/University/Conservatory Guide
Each year Florida Theatre Conference continues to attract some of the best colleges, universities and conservatories throughout the United States. They offer inspiring, engaging and rewarding theatrical and arts programs. 

This full color and interactive publication is designed to present some the colleges, universities and conservatories that attend the 2020 FTC event. Hopefully it will help you jumpstart your search for the best institution to fulfill your theatrical and/or arts design academic career. 
Sponsors Makes It Happen
Over 50 colleges, universities and conservatories participated in our 2020 conference. We acknowledge them for their contributions and look forward to their continued support at FTC. Be sure to visit their online sites for more information.
Professional Development
Southeastern Theatre Conference
Professional Development
Breakbeat Poetry Story Telling and Story Listening
for an Anti-Racist Tomorrow

Story telling is the basis of all theatre. Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval collaborate to provide techniques for active storytelling and active listening to create stories that come from a place of individual and community representation through a combination of lived experiences, spoken word, and hip-hop tradition, all with a goal of building an anti-racist culture in your classroom, theatre, and community.

Saturday, March 6, 2021
12:00pm - 4:00pm
$95 (This event does not require conference registration)
Florida Theatre Conference
Professional Development (Coming Soon)
FTC is dedicated to providing opportunities for teachers of drama and teachers who wish to incorporate theatre techniques in their classroom and across curriculum. Our goal is to enrich your knowledge of theatre, provide innovative tools and techniques, enhance teaching skills and provide tangible resources for you to take back into your classrooms.

FTC is currently working on program expansion to allow for Professional Development credit throughout the year along with annual conference participation.
The Asolo Rep Online

Asolo Repertory Theatre presents
an FSU/Asolo Conservatory Production

A Midsummer Night's Dream
by William Shakespeare
Adapted and Directed by Celine Rosenthal

Did you miss seeing A Midsummer Night's Dream at the FTC Conference? Never fear, Shakespeare is here!

Stream this exciting (and uniquely Floridian) 45-minute digital adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream into your classroom until April 28th. 

The experience includes: 
  • Online curriculum guide with Dramaturgy, Resources, and Learning Activities that connect to Florida State Standards.
  • A pre-recorded conversation with the cast and creative team to watch with your young artists.

Check out our website for pricing details, registration, and content information: https://www.asolorep.org/engage-learn/school-programs/asolo-rep-online-tour

Questions or Ideas? Contact Sara at Asolo Rep for more information: education@asolo.org  
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