TYA Today Magazine

TYA Today is the premier publication focused exclusively on the field of Theatre for Young Audiences. Reporting on trends, current issues, and field news drawn from across the international landscape, TYA Today is committed to expanding and strengthening live performance for young people.

 
 

Field News

09.19.19

Most-Produced TYA Plays & Playwrights of the 2019-2020 Season

by TYA Today Staff

This year, we reviewed the season announcements from 53 theatres in the TYA/USA national membership creating performances for school and family audiences (296 productions in total) to report on the most produced plays and playwrights across the national TYA landscape.

Recent Stories

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  • Artist Q & A 02.27.20

    TYA New Work Spotlight: THE FRE In Conversation with Taylor Mac and Niegel Smith

    By TYA Today Staff
  • Artist Q & A 02.19.20

    TYA New Work Spotlight: RIDDLE OF THE TRILOBITES

    By TYA Today Staff
  • Field News 12.20.19

    Seattle Children’s Theatre Announces Departure of Artistic Director Courtney Sale

    By TYA Today Staff
  • Interview 11.17.19

    Take a Closer Look Inside the UP CLOSE Festival of Immersive Theatre for Young Audiences

    By Jonathan Shmidt Chapman
  • Notes From the Field 10.29.19

    Demanding a Place Hidden Heroes Commanding Space in TYA

    By Shavonne T. Coleman
  • Investigation 10.22.19

    Draw The Circle Wide The Authentic Inclusion of Individuals with Disabilities in TYA

    By Fran Sillau
 

In the era of #MeToo, one thing is clear – if we take the important steps toward an equitable and safe workplace for adults, it should follow that we are taking the same steps on behalf of the children working in our theatres.

A New Standard for Working with Young Performers by Mike Lawler

  • Feature

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    Feature 05.15.19

    Owning the Story Season Selection in TYA

    By Mike Lawler

  • International

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    International 05.15.19

    Eye to Eye, Mind to Mind, Heart to Heart Theatre for Young Audiences in Scotland

    By Wendy Bable

  • Editorial

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    Editorial 03.17.19

    Breaking the System

    By Wendy Bable

  • Interview

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    Interview 03.03.19

    Cultivating a Community Without Borders The 2019 LTC TYA Sin Fronteras Festival and Convening

    By Shavonne T. Coleman

  • Investigation

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    Investigation 05.15.19

    The Role of Resident Teaching Artists in TYA Companies

    By Lauren Smith