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.
Stories by Emma Halpern
Tear Down This Wall: TYA/USA’s 2019 Festival & Conference
The gathering, which featured YA novelist Jason Reynolds, focused on eliminating barriers—especially ones between kids and adults.
What’s in a Name Change? The Case of Flint Youth Theatre Vs. Flint Rep
What happened when a beloved Michigan theatre for young audiences rebranded itself as a theatre for all.
‘La Pastorela’: Hope for the Holidays
A 500-year-old Mexican American tradition is going strong, honoring tradition while picking up topical inflections along the way.
You Know, for Kids: Transcending the TYA Stigma
Some of today’s best theatre is being made for young audiences. What it will it take for critics, audiences, and funders to recognize it?
New Victory’s LabWorks, Where New Work Gets a Chance to Grow
The TYA presenter, noting a dearth of U.S.-made work, has taken the initiative to nurture new shows and set them on their way, sometimes to its own stage.
Roads Less Traveled
In touring shows for young audiences, how do you get beyond familiar titles? Building trust among adventurous allies is key.
Always Be Opening: How Co-Commissions Shape New Work for Kids
For both practical and aesthetic reasons, theatres are banding together to create new works in rolling world premieres.
Think of the Children: Making the Funding Case for TYA
Youth theatres often receive less funding than adult theatres, but some have become adept at making a multi-pronged case for support.
Holiday Shows for Kids Have (Mostly) Moved Past Scrooge
In addition to the usual perennial holiday fare, December shows repurpose classic tales for all ages.
