Step Into a Leading Role…Join the CETA Board of Directors!
California’s theatre landscape is evolving, and CETA is leading the charge. We need diverse voices and fresh perspectives on our Board of Directors to help us navigate the challenges and triumphs of the modern classroom. Whether you’re a tech wizard, an advocacy advocate, or a curriculum connoisseur, your voice matters here.
Ready for your cue?
Applications are due by August 31st each year.
Potential board members must attend the Annual Business Meeting at the Teachers Conference in September to be eligible for election.
Why Join?
Help Us Script the Future of Theatre Education.
Joining the CETA Board is your opportunity to move from the classroom to the "Main Stage" of California arts advocacy. Our vision is that every student in the state experiences the highest standards of theatre arts education. By joining our Board of Director’s you help us:
Promote Equity & Access: Ensure theatre is available to every student, from Pre-K to Higher Ed.
Champion Professional Standards: Support the implementation of the California Credential for Theatre Arts.
Empower the Next Generation: Provide vital scholarships, awards, and opportunities for both educators and students.
Build Your Network: Collaborate with a state-wide community committed to sequential, standards-based comprehensive theatre education.
What We Look For:
Seeking Visionary Leaders for our Next Act.
We’re looking for collaborative, high-integrity leaders who are ready to "find their light" and help others do the same. Being a director is more than a title; it’s a commitment to professional excellence and shared responsibility. Our ideal board members::
Collaborative Creators: You will chair one committee and serve on at least one other to keep our mission moving forward.
Effective Communicators: You’ll provide quarterly reports on your committee work and maintain timely contact with the rest of the team.
Professional & Integrated: We value integrity and professional conduct in every undertaking.
Committed Advocates: Board members support our growth by contributing $60 annually toward student scholarships.
Lifelong Learners: You’ll stay informed by reading the CETA Constitution/By-Laws and participating in self-evaluations to help us grow as a team.
The 'Rehearsal' Schedule
Mark Your Places.
Success on the board requires full participation. Upon election, members commit to attending all scheduled meetings for the full agenda.Annual CETA Teacher’s Conference
Quarterly Board Meetings: A mix of in-person and virtual sessions held throughout the year, including January (In Person), March (Virtual), June (Virtual), and August (In Person).
CETA Annual State Conference: Held in September/October, including the Annual Business Meeting.
CETA Bi-Annual Board Retreat: An in-person intensive held in January following election years to set priorities and long-term strategy.
Special Events: Choose at least two other events to attend, such as the High School Theatre Festival (MLK Weekend), Middle Stage Fest, or Arts Advocacy Day in Sacramento.
The Perks
Your All-Access Pass to Leadership.
To ensure you can focus on the mission, CETA provides:
Travel Support: Reimbursement for out-of-pocket mileage ($.25/mile for 2+ hour drives) or transportation costs up to $150.
Flight Arrangements: CETA will arrange and purchase flights for mandatory events, meetings, and retreats.
Hospitality: Shared lodging and meals are provided for board retreats, plus lunch during all in-person meetings.
Conference Discounts: A significant discount on conference registration.