TYA/USA is the leading national organization for the professional field of theatre for children and families, representing nearly 900 member theatres, organizations, and individual artists across 42 states. Dedicated to ensuring that all young people have access to high-quality theatre experiences, TYA/USA offers a variety of programming and provides a network of exchange that connects professionals working across the industry.
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Remembering Dr. Coleman A. Jennings (1933-2020)
On October 28, 2020, we lost a friend, a colleague, and a giant in the field of Theater for Young Audiences.
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TYA in 2020 Reaching Young Audiences and Rededicating to Mission in the Face of Emergency
We, the Theatre for Young Audiences community, are powered by live engagement with children, families, schools, and communities. Communal in-person experience is our superpower, …
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Khalia Davis Joins Bay Area Children’s Theatre as Artistic Director
Bay Area Children’s Theatre (BACT) has appointed director, performer, educator, and longtime collaborator Khalia Davis to the new role of Artistic Director.
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New York City Children's Theater New York, NY
Full Description November 24, 2020Assistant Professor, Theatre For Young Audiences (TYA) and Applied Theatre
Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI
Full Description November 13, 2020Dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts
University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO
Full Description October 1, 2020