Mid-Atlantic Arts Retreat Kickoff July 20-21st, 2026
Register here by 4/1 for early bird pricing!
Early bird prices available now - $155 to register
Why Attend MARK
REGISTRATION PRICES: $155 For Early bird until February $185 for Regular Registration
Hotel booked separately (more information coming soon!)
Agenda coming soon!
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond, VA
Day 1- 5 pm- 9 pm (optional)
Day 1- 10 am- 7 pm
Day 2- 10 am-4:30 pm
Schedule:
Day 1: Optional - July 19th (hotel is booked separately this year)
*Optional early check in Aug 4th, suggestions to sightsee around town
4:00 pm Room check in
5:30-6:30 pm Early intensive check in and Happy Hour
6:30 pm Optional outing or sightseeing guide- TBD
Day 2: July 20th
8:00-9:30 am Continental breakfast
10:00 am Room set up, call for all presenters for a brief meeting & set up
10:30-11:00 am Check in, Answer icebreaker questions
11:00 am-12:00 pm SESSION 1 time- pick from offered sessions
12:00-1:00 pm lunch - Wawa Catering
1:00-2:00 pm SESSION 2 time- pick from offered sessions
2:15-3:15 pm SESSION 3 time- pick from offered sessions
3:30-4:30 pm SESSION 4 time - from offered sessions
4:30-5:15 pm - All together - Sticky Prompts Sharathon
5:30-6:30 pm Networking Hour/ Sharing Hour : Hors d'oeuvres + group sharing
7:00 pm OPTIONAL Richmond show? Or Cheesecake Factory group dinner
Day 3: Aug 5th
8:00-9:30 am Continental Breakfast, planning mtg
10:15-11:15 pm SESSION 5 time- pick from topics
11:30 am-12:30 pm SESSION 6 time -
pick 1 from topics
12:30-1:30 pm lunch -Wawa Catering
1:30-2:30 pm SESSION 7 pick from topics
2:45-3:45 pm SESSION 8 pick from topics
4:15-5:00 pm Closing Activities & Sharing-
Raffles, takeaways, etc.
5:00-5:30 pm - Free time/ Open Time to leave
5:30-6:30 pm Networking Hour/ Sharing Hour:
Hors d'oeuvres + group sharing (for those
who want to stay longer)
6:30 pm Departure
6:30 pm Optional off-site outing for
those who want to stay
Workshop Topics announced in March!
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON! Register today! https://vathespians.booktix.com/
- Start the Year Inspired
Reignite your creativity and purpose as a performing arts educator. - Leave with Practical Tools
Gain classroom- and rehearsal-ready strategies you can use immediately. - Connect Across the Mid-Atlantic
Build meaningful relationships with educators who share your passion and challenges. - Learn from Experienced Leaders
Engage with trusted voices actively working in today’s performing arts classrooms. - Make Your MARK
Return with clarity, confidence, and a renewed vision for your students and program. - Earn PD points in the most satisfying way!
- Make new like-minded friends
- Enjoy the teacher spa
- Boost your programs
REGISTRATION PRICES: $155 For Early bird until February $185 for Regular Registration
Hotel booked separately (more information coming soon!)
Agenda coming soon!
Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond, VA
Day 1- 5 pm- 9 pm (optional)
Day 1- 10 am- 7 pm
Day 2- 10 am-4:30 pm
Schedule:
Day 1: Optional - July 19th (hotel is booked separately this year)
*Optional early check in Aug 4th, suggestions to sightsee around town
4:00 pm Room check in
5:30-6:30 pm Early intensive check in and Happy Hour
6:30 pm Optional outing or sightseeing guide- TBD
Day 2: July 20th
8:00-9:30 am Continental breakfast
10:00 am Room set up, call for all presenters for a brief meeting & set up
10:30-11:00 am Check in, Answer icebreaker questions
11:00 am-12:00 pm SESSION 1 time- pick from offered sessions
12:00-1:00 pm lunch - Wawa Catering
1:00-2:00 pm SESSION 2 time- pick from offered sessions
2:15-3:15 pm SESSION 3 time- pick from offered sessions
3:30-4:30 pm SESSION 4 time - from offered sessions
4:30-5:15 pm - All together - Sticky Prompts Sharathon
5:30-6:30 pm Networking Hour/ Sharing Hour : Hors d'oeuvres + group sharing
7:00 pm OPTIONAL Richmond show? Or Cheesecake Factory group dinner
Day 3: Aug 5th
8:00-9:30 am Continental Breakfast, planning mtg
10:15-11:15 pm SESSION 5 time- pick from topics
11:30 am-12:30 pm SESSION 6 time -
pick 1 from topics
12:30-1:30 pm lunch -Wawa Catering
1:30-2:30 pm SESSION 7 pick from topics
2:45-3:45 pm SESSION 8 pick from topics
4:15-5:00 pm Closing Activities & Sharing-
Raffles, takeaways, etc.
5:00-5:30 pm - Free time/ Open Time to leave
5:30-6:30 pm Networking Hour/ Sharing Hour:
Hors d'oeuvres + group sharing (for those
who want to stay longer)
6:30 pm Departure
6:30 pm Optional off-site outing for
those who want to stay
Workshop Topics announced in March!
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON! Register today! https://vathespians.booktix.com/
Special Thanks to our 2025 TEI Sponsors!
Special Thanks to our TEI National Star Sponsor Artistic Concepts Group for support of this event! Please visit their website to learn more about the services they offer to Virginia Theatre Programs!
And Thank You to the following Rising Star Sponsors for their support of the
2025 Thespian Educators Intensive including donations of goods and instructional services. Please visit their websites to learn more about the services they offer to Virginia Theatre Programs!
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They are educational theatre ticketing platforms with other features and resources to make your program management easier! Each school program that signs on with them helps us raise money for future student opportunities and scholarships! Consider them for your ticketing programs & more!
Check out our affiliate program with Shindig Digital Programs and Fundraising here or under "partners"
Shindig is a digital program platform with built in community-based fundraising programs offering discounts at local business in your school's area.
