TYA BIPOC Superhero Project to Commission New Work From 20 Writers
A new program from TYA/USA, which partners its writers with 24 major TYA theatres, is billed as the largest such effort ever undertaken in the field.
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Idris Goodwin Is New Artistic Director of Seattle Children’s Theatre
The versatile playwright, breakbeat poet, director, and educator takes the lead at the esteemed TYA theatre this month.
For Stan Foote, Theatre Was About Humanity and Growth
The longtime artistic director of Oregon Children’s Theatre lived out his passion for supporting the development of others, both onstage and off.
Sara Morgulis Named Executive Director of TYA/USA
She succeeds Jonathan Shmidt Chapman as leader of the national organization for theatre made for children, young adults, and families.
Online This Week: Watch Now and/or Later
From a socially distanced staging of ‘Lobby Hero’ to a TYA event addressing racism, there’s no shortage of theatre for your screen this week.
Camp in a Box (Plus a Screen)
Theatre companies are using their creativity to engage kids stuck at home, from s’mores to dress-up days.
TYA/USA Announces 2020 Virtual Festival & Conference
The free online convening will feature a keynote speech from Chelsea Clinton.
TYA/USA and Kennedy Center Announce 2020 Festival Lineup
The festival will feature readings of 8 new works for young audiences.
Brace for Impact: New Data and Hopeful Visions at TCG/NEA/TYA Gathering
Youth theatre pros from across the U.S. gathered to share best practices and hopes at the end of June’s TCG National Conference in Miami.
TYA/USA Announces 2019 National Award Recipients
The honors, for excellence in theatre for young audiences, will go to Stan Foote, Rosemary Newcott, Chicago Children’s Theatre, and Courtney J. Boddie.
