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Join us in making a difference at Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill! This training is designed to help participants equip themselves in preparation for attending Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill. For more information on Advocacy Day and to register for the event, please visit this webpage.
Join EdTA’s Advocacy Leadership Network (ALN) and a delegation of educators and students for a day of visiting federal legislators to advocate for policies and funding that strengthen theatre education. During our visits, we will emphasize why every child deserves access to theatre taught by qualified educators as part of a well-rounded education; in short: Why theatre matters.
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Welcome to Hill Day Training!
Thank you for being an advocate for theatre education - we look forward to having you join us for Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill on July 17, 2025!
Preparing for Hill Day - Video
Recorded 04/08/2025 | 12 minutes
Recorded 04/08/2025 | 12 minutes
Join Teri Turner and Jennifer Morgan from EdTA's Advocacy Leadership Network as they provide an overview of what to expect at Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill. Topics include travel information, how to navigate Capitol Hill, and what you should plan to bring to your appointments with legislators.
Making Appointments - Video
Recorded 04/08/2025 | 5 minutes
Recorded 04/08/2025 | 5 minutes
An important step in preparing to attend Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill is scheduling appointments with your elected officials. This video clip provides tips and best practices on how to make appointments.
Identify your Representative
Looking for how to identify and contact the members of Congress representing your area? Click on the Resources button to access a link to find your representatives.
Sample Script for Making Appointments
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Reaching out to your legislator to make an appointment, and wondering what to say? Feel free to use this sample script as a starting point and adapt as needed!
Advocacy 101 - Video
Recorded 04/08/2025 | 15 minutes
Recorded 04/08/2025 | 15 minutes
Learn more about how to effectively advocate on Captiol Hill. Gain insight into how to craft your story and prepare for your meetings, as well as tips for what to do after your appointment.
Why Theatre Matters - Facts & Figures
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
It's time to craft your story about why theatre matters. As Teri and Jennifer mentioned, it is important to include both story and data in your advocacy pitch. Use this handout highlighting some facts and figures about the impact of theatre education to help you prepare.