CONFERENCES

Attending an MTEA conference allows educators the rare opportunity to learn from and alongside colleagues in the field from around the world. Conference participants hear about new ideas and pedagogues, while also discovering the amazing community of educators to which they belong. Too often musical theatre educators can feel siloed and “niche” on their campus. The conference allows educators to grow, feel inspired, and remember they are not alone.

"KALEIDESCOPE: LOOKING AT MUSICAL THEATRE WITH A NEW LENS"

The art form of Musical Theatre comes from a rich tradition and history. While that legacy led us to this moment, the trajectory of the future is unknown. The theme of Kaleidoscope: Looking at Musical Theatre Through a New Lens looks to take the diverse history of musical theatre and look towards the future with fresh and innovative ideas. How can cutting-edge pedagogy, productions, and best practices lead to a more inclusive future for musical theatre educators and practitioners?

Meet like-minded people and industry peers.
As an academic professional, making connections and sharing research is vital to the development of open discussion and education. Some of the best ideas and discoveries come from great minds joining together in the pursuit of knowledge and inspiration.  By meeting others in this community, you can learn new ways to achieve your career goals and take advantage of other methods of success.

Expand your knowledge and learn beyond your field or interest.
By attending a conference, you may learn things about other areas of musical theatre research outside of your particular discipline, professional development, or career.  We are all united by a love of musical theatre but projects and presentations are often multidisciplinary, and usually extremely inspiring and entertaining.

Meet and learn from people you admire.
Industry professionals are often members of MTEA and always part of our conference content, thus giving you the opportunity to meet and possibly work with experts and mentors face to face.

Focus on you.
Take some time to focus on yourself as a student; whether that's from the comfort of your own home, a hotel room, or exploring London. Give yourself permission to slow down and reflect on the work so that once you go back to your regular routine, you'll feel re-energized.