ABOUT

About Us

Musical Theatre Educators’ Alliance was founded in 1999 as a means for teachers of young professional artists to come together and exchange ideas, methodologies, and solutions to common challenges in the academic settings of universities and conservatories. The organization has since grown to include members and institutions around the globe, and in all areas of Musical Theatre training. We are excited to welcome private studio owners and teachers, secondary educators, graduate students, part-time and full-time faculty at conservatories, colleges, and universities, as well as anyone else interested in Musical Theatre Pedagogy.

Who We Are

MTEA is an international community of professional scholars and artists that are a primary resource for collaboration, camaraderie, information sharing, and support for the strengthening and development of musical theatre educators.

We are united by a love of musical theatre and encourage the development of, and commitment to, the highest current standards in education and training. We provide support to the musical theatre community by promoting discussion and dissemination of musical theatre pedagogy through an anti-racist and inclusive lens, across all aspects of identity.

Mission Statement

The Musical Theatre Educators Alliance (MTEA) is a globally connected community of professional scholars, artists and educators dedicated to advancing musical theatre education within higher education and beyond. Our mission is to foster collaboration, camaraderie, and the sharing of knowledge among educators and professionals alike. While MTEA maintains a particular emphasis towards supporting those in academia, we remain a vital resource for developing and enhancing musical theatre education on all levels. We strive to uphold the highest standards of excellence in education and training in collaboration with artists, industry professionals, and educators. Through advocacy, discussion, and the dissemination of pedagogical best practices, we promote a culture of inclusivity - aiming to ensure that musical theatre education within higher education reflects a global richness of diverse identities and experiences.