Association for Theatre in Higher Education

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The Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE) is a United States-based non-profit membership organization whose mission is "To support and advance the study and practice of theatre and performance in higher education." [1] It publishes Theatre Journal and Theatre Topics , [2] has 23 special interest focus groups, [3] runs a job bank service for its members, [4] and organises an annual conference attended by around 800 people. [5]

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References

  1. "About us: Mission". Association for Theatre in Higher Education. Retrieved 7 November 2012.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  2. "Association for Theatre in Higher Education". Artists' Resource Guide. Pew Fellowships in the Arts. Archived from the original on 14 April 2013. Retrieved 7 November 2012.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  3. "Focus Groups". ATHE. Archived from the original on 12 August 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2012.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  4. "Job bank". ATHE. Archived from the original on 27 December 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2012.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  5. "Conference 2013". ATHE. Archived from the original on 15 May 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2012.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)