Hans Weichhart

2022 Educational Theatre Association Award Recipients Announced
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2022

Each year, the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) honors the achievements of individuals and theatre programs with special awards presented in recognition of notable accomplishments.

2022 Educational Theatre Association Award Recipients Announced
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2022

Each year, the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) honors the achievements of individuals and theatre programs with special awards presented in recognition of notable accomplishments.

Celia Keenan-Bolger and Chita Rivera Will Headline BROADWAY BACK TO SCHOOL Gala
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2019

Celia Keenan-Bolger will host the fifth annual Broadway Back to School gala, a benefit for the Educational Theatre Foundation (ETF) that supports theatre education programs for schools in need.

Bonnie Milligan, Caitlin Kinnunen and More to Perform at Broadway Back To School Benefit
by Julie Musbach - Sep 11, 2018

The fourth annual Broadway Back to School, benefitting theatre education programs for underserved schools, takes place September 23 at Feinstein's 54 Below in New York City.

Photo Flash: Bucks County Playhouse Honors RISE Inspiration Lou Volpe
by Julie Musbach - Apr 20, 2018

Lou Volpe, the retired theatre education pioneer was recently inducted into the prestigious Bucks County Playhouse Hall of Fame, following such honorees as Angela Lansbury, Oscar Hammerstein and Shirley Jones. A formal ceremony was held on April 14 at the historic playhouse. Volpe, whose career is the inspiration behind "Rise," the new TV series on NBC, was heralded for his life's work as a high school drama teacher at Harry S. Truman High School in Levittown, PA. During his tenure there, he transformed this Bucks County community with the magic of theater.

Lou Volpe, RISE Inspiration, Being Honored Saturday At Bucks County Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2018

Lou Volpe, the retired theatre education pioneer, is being given the prestigious Bucks County Playhouse Hall of Fame Award, following such honorees as Angela Lansbury, Oscar Hammerstein and Shirley Jones.

Educational Theatre Association Launches Matchmaking Effort for Disaster Relief
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2017

In an effort to facilitate support within the school theatre community during and after a natural disaster, Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), home of the International Thespian Society, has made a new response form available to help match those who need support and those who are able to give support.

Educational Theatre Association Announces Chief Relationship Officer
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2017

The Educational Theatre Association, home of the International Thespian Society, has announced that Hans Weichhart will join the Association in a new role as Chief Relationship Officer, charged with leading member, chapter, and business development for the Association.

Broadway By The Bay Stages IN THE HEIGHTS, Now thru 7/6
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2014

In The Heights, winner of four 2008 Tony Awards and the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, runs from today, June 20th to July 6th, 2014 at the historic Fox Theater in Redwood City (2215 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA).

Broadway By The Bay to Stage IN THE HEIGHTS, 6/20-7/6
by Diana Heisroth - May 16, 2014

In The Heights, winner of four 2008 Tony Awards and the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, runs from June 20th to July 6th, 2014 at the historic Fox Theater in Redwood City (2215 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA).