New York State Theater Education Association PD Day in NYC

NYSTEA teachers gathered in NYC to partake in workshops, network, and enjoy theater performances. Kristen Tripp Kelley engaged in workshops centered around fostering student play writing, exploring new play titles, and building community through a theater program.

Kristen Tripp Kelley joined by longtime Nichols colleague Kate Olena and former student and current Amherst High School Drama Club Director Alex Montesano.

Weekend Itinerary and Addresses

Friday, September 20, 2024

5:00 – 8:00 pm

Welcome Cocktail Hour Hosted by John Fredricksen

Saturday, September 21, 2024

10:00 am

Tour of Open Jar Studios 

Meet at 9:45 am

1601 Broadway

12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

New York Film Academy

17 Battery Place

5th Floor

Sunday, September 22, 2024

Drama Book Shop

266 W 39th St

9:00 am – Breakfast and Shopping

10: 00 am – Annual Meeting and Awards

Annual Meeting at Drama Book Shop
The view from the NY Film Academy. NYFA was our PD Day home base.

Learn more about NYSTEA here: https://nysteasite.weebly.com/

Published by Kristen Tripp Kelley

I’m a theater educator, actor and director in Buffalo, NY. I love to go on adventures with my husband and always enjoy coming home to our beautiful cats, Meera and Arya.