Mid-Atlantic Arts Retreat Kickoff July 20-21st, 2026
Registration coming soon!
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!)
2025 AGENDA - 2026 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 - Aug 3rd (add extended night stay to your cart to have this night included)
*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: Aug 4th
8-9:30 am Continental breakfast
10:00 am Room set up, call for all presenters for a brief meeting & set up
10:30-10:50 am Check in, Answer icebreaker questions
10:50-12:20 pm SESSION 1 time- pick 1 of 2 offered sessions
12:20-1:00 pm lunch - Wawa Catering
1:00-2:30 pm SESSION 2 time- pick 1 of 2 offered sessions
2:40-4:20 pm SESSION 3 time- pick 1 of 2 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
8-9:00 am Continental Breakfast, Brief planning committee mtg 8:15-9:00 am
9:10-10:40 am SESSION 4 time- pick 1 of 2 topics, check out of room(s)
10:50-12:20 pm SESSION 5 time- pick 1 of 2 topics
12:20-1:00 pm lunch -Wawa Catering/ Roadhouse BBQ
1:00-2:30 pm SESSION 6 pick 1 of 2 topics
2:40-4:10 pm SESSION 7 pick 1 of 2 topics
4:20-5:00 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
Workshop Topics Include:
Building Beards with Katie Hudson
Directing: The Art of Collaboration with Christa Vogt
Relaxed Performances: Making Theatre Accessible with Justin Daniel
Theatre Marketing with Jason Goldstein
Costuming 101: Planning and Organization with Lexi Cohen
Unified Theatre with Katie Hudson
Theatre Ed. & The Law with Skye Whitcomb
Tech Theatre with Kearston Dillard Scott
Increasing Literacy through Theatre with Mary Rose Lunde
Intensive Training on Thespys with Angela Cushing
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!)
2025 AGENDA - 2026 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 - Aug 3rd (add extended night stay to your cart to have this night included)
*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: Aug 4th
8-9:30 am Continental breakfast
10:00 am Room set up, call for all presenters for a brief meeting & set up
10:30-10:50 am Check in, Answer icebreaker questions
10:50-12:20 pm SESSION 1 time- pick 1 of 2 offered sessions
12:20-1:00 pm lunch - Wawa Catering
1:00-2:30 pm SESSION 2 time- pick 1 of 2 offered sessions
2:40-4:20 pm SESSION 3 time- pick 1 of 2 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
8-9:00 am Continental Breakfast, Brief planning committee mtg 8:15-9:00 am
9:10-10:40 am SESSION 4 time- pick 1 of 2 topics, check out of room(s)
10:50-12:20 pm SESSION 5 time- pick 1 of 2 topics
12:20-1:00 pm lunch -Wawa Catering/ Roadhouse BBQ
1:00-2:30 pm SESSION 6 pick 1 of 2 topics
2:40-4:10 pm SESSION 7 pick 1 of 2 topics
4:20-5:00 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
Workshop Topics Include:
Building Beards with Katie Hudson
Directing: The Art of Collaboration with Christa Vogt
Relaxed Performances: Making Theatre Accessible with Justin Daniel
Theatre Marketing with Jason Goldstein
Costuming 101: Planning and Organization with Lexi Cohen
Unified Theatre with Katie Hudson
Theatre Ed. & The Law with Skye Whitcomb
Tech Theatre with Kearston Dillard Scott
Increasing Literacy through Theatre with Mary Rose Lunde
Intensive Training on Thespys with Angela Cushing
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!
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.
