The TYA Canon: How Licensing Agencies Build Artists and Audiences
Samuel French, Music Theatre International, and Plays for Young Audiences aim to expand the reach and broaden the appeal of works for young audiences.
Category Archives: Education
20 Theatres You Should Take Your Kids To
From Honolulu to Boston, a look at institutions that produce theatre for young audiences.
Animals + Children? Ann Carlson Accepts That Challenge
Part modern dance, part interactive improv, Carlson’s ‘Animal Dance’ at Children’s Theatre Company partners toddlers with livestock.
The Taboo of Sadness: Why Are We Scared to Let Children Be Scared?
It’s not only possible to confront young audiences with the full range of human emotions—it’s imperative.
D.C. Artists Protest Washington Post No-TYA-Review Policy
In 2014, the paper stopped reviewing theatre for young audiences, but local companies aren’t taking it lying down.
Roundabout Teams With Columbia to Train Students
Columbia@Roundabout will provide training opportunities for the college’s MFA students.
At Wayne State, ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ Meets Both Its Sequels
How three plays about Lorraine Hansberry’s Younger family and their house resonate with each other—and with our current moment.
The Landscape of Memory: Letters From Playwright Adrienne Kennedy
Cast in two one-acts by the legendary writer, a Juilliard Drama student reached out and found a very forthcoming correspondent.
Kirsten Greenidge Tackles College Racism in ‘Baltimore’
Greenidge’s newest play, partly inspired by Black Lives Matter, is being produced on college campuses across the country.
Behind the Table: A Look at UCLA’s Undergraduate Audition Process
Auditioning for undergraduate theatre programs can be stressful, but it’s all about finding the right fit.
