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2024-2025 Classes and Workshops now available!

Best Christmas Pagent Ever

November 29 – December 24, 2024

Welcome to Theater for Young America

When young people attend a performance at Theatre for Young America they not only see live professional theater of the highest quality, they also get a chance to meet the professional actors and ask questions about the play, topics in the play, and about the art of theater.

Theatre for Young America (TYA) is a 501C3 non-profit children’s theatre fostering the educational and emotional growth of young people through arts-based experiences.

2024 – 2025 Season

Goodnight Moon

October 9 – November 2, 2004

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

November 29 – December 24, 2024

Junie B. Jones The Musical

March 4 – April 5, 2025

Bill Robinson and Shirley Temple

April 29 – May 17, 2025

Snow White

June 10 – 28, 2025

Puss 'n Boots

July 15 – 26, 2025

Season of Plays

In May of 1974 Theatre for Young America (TYA) presented it’s first production at the Waldo Astoria Dinner Playhouse.

The First play was Pinocchio Commedia, followed by seasons 1974-75 and 1975-76.

In 1977 TYA moved to the Overland Theater in Overland Park, Kanass, Transforming the historic cinema into a live theatre venue. TYA performed year round here until 1993.

TYA then built a new theatre space in Mission Mall on Johnson Drive and performed there for over 10 years.

In 2004 TYA began performing in its current home, City Stage, inside the newly restored Union Station of Kansas City.

Our Mission & Vision

Theatre for Young America (TYA) is a 501C3 non-profit children’s theatre fostering the educational and emotional growth of young people through arts-based experiences.

TYA holds these values as central to our mission:

  • Beginning a child’s lifelong relationship with theatre
  • Accessibility, inclusiveness to all populations
  • Development of curriculum based productions, outreach programs, workshops
  • Enrichment of the spirit, body, and mind in every individual

Testimonials

I grew up watching shows and taking acting classes at TYA and now, I am sharing that with my own children. TYA is the BEST children’s theatre. The shows are wonderful and entertaining and their classes are excellent.

- Sidney

Our family LOVES Theater for Young America! The performances are engaging and very economical!! My daughter has enjoyed every play we have seen there!!

- Amy

A dedicated staff and talented team of artists who promote creativity for children. A wonderful family who embraces all. I know this because they let me have my wedding there.

- Nadine