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.
2025-2026 Season of Plays
HOW I BECAME A PIRATE
10/14/2025 – 11/1/2025
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID
3/17/2026 – 4/18/2026
AMERICAN TAP: BILL ‘BOJANGLES’ ROBINSON
4/28/2026 – 5/9/2026
SNOOPY
6/9/2026 – 6/27/2026
KING ARTHUR AND THE MAGIC SWORD
7/14/2026 – 7/25/2026
THEATRE FOR YOUNG AMERICA – 2025-2026
TICKET PRICES
Single Admission: $12 each
Group Rate (15 or more): $6 each
FIRST SATURDAY SPECIAL:
“BUY ONE GET ONE FREE” BOGO CODE: OKAY
First Saturday Dates (2 pm):
HOW I BECAME A PIRATE: 10/18/25
JUNIE B JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS: 11/29/25
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: 3/21/25
AMERICAN TAP: BILL ‘BOJANGLES’ ROBINSON: 5/2/26
SNOOPY: 6/13/26
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Theatre for Young America office (816-460-2083) handles SEASON TICKET SALES.
Season Tickets are $10 per person (minimum of 8 tickets)
“Season Ticket Eary Bird” special good through September 30, 2025: $9 per person (minimum of 8 tickets).
Get Involved
Live, Fun, Educational Theatre for Children and Families!
Theatre for Young America offers performing arts instruction from a professional theatre company, introducing children to all elements of live theatre, incorporating educational aspects as well as important life skills and milestones.
Weekly Classes
Pretend Players: 5-7 Year Olds
Adventures in Acting: 8-12 Year Olds
Acting Conservatory: 13 and up
Saturday Workshops - Preschool
Outreach Classes
Aesop's Fables Interactive Show Tour
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.