ATHE's Commitment to Advocacy
ATHE is committed to participating in progressive, national and international conversations about theatre and the importance of the arts to American culture. Through our committees and officers, we argue for the growth and expansion of the arts as a necessary component of the development of complete human beings and a society that values the human spirit. We value affiliations and partnerships with other organizations, forming coalitions that will assist us all in strengthening a diverse and collective national voice for arts advocacy. We value and advocate for the promotion of arts education across the campus and community.

The resources provided in this section of the ATHE website are intended to assist members in advocating for the field and issues of importance to the arts in education.

The Coalition for Theatre Education has issued a statement on Freedom of Expression in Academic Theatre.  Read it here. [1]

Learn how ATHE is advocating for the field of theatre in higher education. [2]

Find advocacy resources on the internet. [3]

Join advocacy list servs to stay abreast of the hot button issues affecting our field. [4]

Read white papers produced by ATHE on a variety of subjects - from tenure and evaluation to partner benefits. [5]

Learn about ATHE's past advocacy activities. [6]