TYA

Explore the depths of this brilliant and beautiful ocean – complete with quirky sea creatures and catchy tunes — in the deeply moving, vibrant show for any audience, Finn, by hearing directly from the authors!

Flying peaches! Witches! Dragons! Aesop’s Fables! Commedia dell’arte! We’re highlighting some TYA plays featuring wonderful characters, unique experiences and a variety of styles to delight your young audiences.

Axoloris: The Musical is an uplifting TYA musical addressing climate change. We caught up with the show’s creator, Sean Mendelson, to discuss his inspiration, vision and hopes for the future.

We recently connected with Brad Ross and Mary Hall Surface, composer and book writer of The Tales of Custard the Dragon, to discuss their meaningful collaboration on the audience-favorite family musical.

These Concord Theatricals plays and musicals are designed specifically for young audiences. From classic fairy tales and literary adaptations to charming contemporary stories, these TYA shows are sure to inspire the next generation of theatre lovers!

Playwright Emily Jenkins discusses working with students to create COOKIES and gives advice for anyone wanting to license the play too.

David Wood talks about writing for young audiences and young performances, adapting Roald Dahl’s tales for the stage, and working on the West End production of The Go-Between with Richard Taylor.

When famous superhero Blackjack the Bold is kidnapped by an evil sorcerer, it’s up to his assistant Inky to step up and save the day!

Simple enough for young audience members but witty enough for their parents, this bighearted adventure will thrill the entire family. Plus, there are ninja koalas.