Abstract
This article addresses the challenges secondary students face when transitioning into college and university theatre programs, despite having production experience. Many schools in the Southeast lack dedicated drama teachers, and in some cases, theatre responsibilities are assigned to instructors with little or no background in the field. The discussion emphasizes the need for every high school to have trained drama educators, supported by stronger certification requirements and accreditation standards. It suggests that colleges and universities should advocate for drama courses in secondary curricula, improve preparation of student teachers, and establish mentorship programs linking college faculty and students with high school theatre programs. Such efforts would not only strengthen secondary theatre education but also ensure that students are better equipped to succeed in higher education theatre programs.
Recommended Citation
Mashburn, Besty
(1987)
"Improving Secondary Theatre Education,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 62, Article 10.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol62/iss1/10
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