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What requirements are there to become a theater teacher?

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Treasa’s Answer

Theater TeacherThe passion that you have for the stage can do you well when it comes to working with teachers, but if you want to become a theater teacher, you need more than just that passion. As a theater teacher, also known as a drama teacher, you also need to know how to express yourself and lead others to feel the same way you do about acting.
Be an Actor FirstIf you want to become a theater teacher, you need to go to college. While some smaller schools and private schools will hire those with experience and no degree, you typically need a college degree to gain your license and teach in your state.teaching certification is available for those teaching at the elementary, junior high or high school level, but those working in private schools may not need a license or certificate. Each state has its own process in place regarding how teachers gain their license, but you usually need a bachelor’s degree.
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Public or private school? Public school requires a college degree and teaching certifications. Private school requires only a degree for the most part.

Now I taught theatre for a bit and having those two things is the state requirement. The one thing I would say from personal experience is that you come to the position with experience with technical theatre skills including but not limited to production, wardobe, make up, lighting, sound, and props/scenery. Furthermore you willbe in charge of marketing your plays to the wider community and also you could called upon to teach aspects of movie/film. All this in addition to acting craft and directing your plays. Depending on the school you will be in charge of all that by yourself, plus you might have to get a CDL to drive a bus depending on how small the districts is because some one has to get those kids to UIL.

Again you are required only two thing to teach which is a degree and certifications, but if you want to survive your first year I suggest having some practical experience for everything in the theatre.

Last thing to mention most theatre teachers I know and l knew in highschool now have to teach other things besides theatre. So be prepared to get more certifications after a few years on the job.

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Gain practical experience for everything if the district doesn't split the roles into theatre and technical theatre positions
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