CETA is pleased to provide a variety of special events. Be sure to check back often for updates!
Old Town Pasadena
“History” is an essential part of Old Pasadena’s story. There’s the really old Old Pasadena, dating back to the late 19th century and first decades of the 20th century, when the city’s original commercial district rapidly expanded and the city attracted national attention and wealthy visitors with its mild winter climate and its boom-era opportunities.
The district thrived for several decades, experiencing a boom in both population and business. By the late 1960s, however, Old Pasadena was “old” in the worst sense of the word – outdated and neglected – and the once prosperous and important downtown fell into disrepair, like many urban centers during that era.
The latest, vibrant iteration of Old Pasadena, with a foundation laid during the 1970s and 1980s, has capitalized on the very best elements of “old” – the architectural history and the rich patina of longtime community use.
Today, Old Pasadena is where old meets new – where our history is showcased as part and parcel of our dynamic shopping, dining, and entertainment district. Learn more here.
Thursday Meet and Mingle
Meet and Mingle!
Join the CETA Board at happy hour in the Agents-Only bar in the hotel! This is your chance to get to know your fellow attendees!
Thursday Evening Welcome Event
Join us for a special event to welcome conference attendees! To be announced.
President’s Welcome
CETA President Gale Caswell
Join us for a special coffee reception with CETA President Gale Caswell and the CETA Board to welcome you on Friday morning at Pasadena Playhouse, a short walk from the hotel
Keynote Speaker on Friday
Howard Sherman
Howard Sherman is presently the managing director of the Baruch Performing Arts Center at Baruch College in Manhattan, as position he has held since March 2022. In February 2015, he was named director of the new Arts Integrity Initiative at the New School for Drama, focused on creative and academic freedom in the arts. Since 2017, that work has continued on an independent basis.From 2013 to 2017, he was Interim Director of the Alliance for Inclusion in the Arts in New York, dedicated to creating opportunities for artists of color and artists with disabilities in theatre, film and television.
To learn more about Mr. Sherman, visit our Featured Speakers page.
Friday Night Theatre
Join us for an evening of theatre at Pasadena Playhouse!
The Visit
By FRIEDRICH DÜRRENMATT
Adapted by MAURICE VALENCY
A DESPERATE TOWN. A DETERMINED WOMAN. AN IMPOSSIBLE OFFER.
When the richest woman in the world returns to her struggling hometown, she’s ready and willing to rescue it from ruin… on one condition. In this haunting, twisted, and truly grotesque comedy, an entire community is forced to confront an unthinkable question: how far are you willing to go for a billion dollars?
Following the triumphant run of Amadeus, Tony Award-winners JEFFERSON MAYS and DARKO TRESNJAK return to the Playhouse for another gripping and truly unmissable theatrical event.
CETA Awards Celebration
Join us for CETA's Awards Banquet, honoring individuals and organizations that have made an important contribution to educational theatre!
Exhibitors' Receptions
Meet our wonderful exhibitors at two special receptions in the Piazza! Be sure to join us for coffee and cocktails, where important connections are often made!
New Teacher Mentoring
We’ll have a special session for new theatre educators to orient them to CETA, plus all of the opportunities in the state, including festivals, organizations and more. CETA will also provide connections between new educators with experienced mentors.
PLUS
CETA Annual Business Meeting and Elections, and all of the updates on arts funding, theatre credential and more!