Theatre for Youth Division
Professional Development
Saturday, Nov. 9th as part of the Annual Convention at Claflin University in Orangeburg (Six Hours)
Saturday, April 5, 2025 as part of the Spring Festival at Saluda River Academy of the Arts in W. Columbia (Four Hours)
FREE to SCTA Members or $25 for Non-Members for either day
Spring Festival
Saturday, April 5, 2025
at Saluda River Academy of the Arts in W. Columbia
Students in grades 3rd- 8th will be able to Engaging workshops, showcasing opportunities, and a chance to network with Theatre for Youth across the State!
Festival Information and links to Registration forms will be available in January 2025
Click the banner to go to the Convention Page to sign up for the Professional Development as an Individual.
MEET YOUR DIVISION LEADERSHIP
Stephanie Walker (Theatre for Youth Division Chair) graduated from the University of S.C. with an M.A.T. in Theatre. She has been teaching K-5 Theatre at Saluda River Academy for the Arts in Lexington 2 for 11 years. Ms. Walker also serves as the ABC grant manager for SRAA and lead instructor for the district’s gifted theatre program. Most recently Ms. Walker served on the writing team for the 2017 theatre standards as well as facilitator for the Curriculum Leadership in the Arts II summer institute. In addition to inspiring her students through theatre, she is passionate about integrating mindfulness into her teaching.
Emily Pears Caitlyn (Theatre for Youth Division Vice Chair) is completing her 2nd year as the theatre teacher at Bonner Elementary in Berkeley County School District. She holds a BFA in musical theatre performance from Western Carolina University and an MAT in Theatre Education from College of Charleston. She has participated in the SCTA TFY Festival as an adjudicator, has brought her students to participate, and is excited to step into this new role!
