Theatre for Young Audiences

"Children's theatre" redirects here. For other uses, see Children's theatre (disambiguation).
For other uses of "Youth theatre", see Youth Theatre (disambiguation).

Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA), also youth theatre, theatre for children, and children's theatre[1] is a branch of theatre arts that encompasses all forms of theatre that are attended by or created for younger audiences. It blankets many different forms of theatre methods and expressions, including plays, dance, music, puppetry, circus, physical theatre, and many others. It is globally practiced, takes many forms, both traditional and non-traditional, and explores a wide variety of themes ranging from fairy tales to parental abuse.

Originating in the 20th century, TYA takes on many functions in different settings and places around the world. In the US, for instance, it is often entertainment-centered, although its roots lie in education.[2] Many writers and production companies have started catering specifically to TYA audiences, causing a continuous increase in theatrical material for children. In the present day, TYA production companies or groups can be found in most regions of the US and around the world.[3]

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