Editor’s
Letter
T
he arts have the
power to activate
communities. Whether
on a local, national,
or global level, the
arts have the ability to speak to
people beyond words. This year,
we will be looking at theatre
education can be used as a tool
to not only bond individuals but
inspire them to make positive
change.
In this issue, we focus on
local communities. How are
American Alliance for Theatre
& Education (AATE) members
and their students encouraging
peers and colleagues to think
critically about the times we live
in? “Start From Where You Find
Yourself” and “The Privilege of
Power: Promise Over Trauma in
Alabama” look at how history can
be combined with theatre to help
students find their truth.
Collaboration is also key to how
we can work together to move
forward—“Theatre, Education,
and Culture on the Island” looks
at a community’s supportive
culture can feed into a student’s
creativity while “What Do I Call
Myself?” explores the devising
process.
Don’t forget to check out this
issue’s Network Spotlight,
“How Students are Learning
Playwriting Through AATE,” and
our Board Perspective, “Bridging
the Islands—AATE’s Charge to
Contribute” to learn more about
the awesome work AATE is doing
to work within in our communities.
Happy Spring, and enjoy Theater
in our Schools (TIOS) Month this
March!
Best,
Erika Atkins