TH 562 - Theatre for Young Audiences

Credits: 4
This course explores Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) and Theatre for the Very Young (TVY). This course examines work aimed at youth (birth through high school). We will examine the historical contexts of TYA, read plays in the TYA canon and plays working to expand or disrupt the cultural understanding of what TYA is in the United States, investigate current theatre companies focused on work for youth, and explore educational applications. Our discussions will be framed by scene work, the viewing TYA/TVY, scholarly writing on the topics being discussed, dialogue with leaders in the field, and a practical project where we will build educational and public programming for EmStage’s annual TYA production.