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Artistic Director, Valerie Mackey shares some ghost stories from some old theatres and Union Station for Halloween!

Thank you Artskc for all that you do in our community. The arts need your support now more than ever. Please support Theatre for Young America and all the brilliant arts organizations during this difficult time. We cannot wait to get back to entertaining you and your families! Donate Here: https://tya.org/theatre-for-young-america/about-us/donation

Happy World Teachers' Day! Theatre for Young America started online classes last week and is staying positive in these uncertain times. One thing we know for sure, we would be lost without our teachers!

The Red Alert Day of Action aims to raise public awareness about the financial plight of the live events industry and the estimated 12 million people who are currently unemployed because of the pandemic. #SaveTheArts #liveevents #redalertday

Happy National Non-Profit Day! Please take some time to learn more about your local non-profits. Understanding that the funding for these organizations often satisfies more than the mission statement can help benefit and support non-profit organizations as they navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic! Learn More About TYA's History Here>>>> http://tya.org/theatre-for-young-america/about-us/

Apple has released a guide for teachers and parents on how to discuss race and equity in the classroom (or at home). This guide marks the first roll-out of its Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, a new program focused on education, criminal justice reform, and economic equity that the brand announced last June in order to challenge the systemic barriers that exist for communities of color!

Looking for ways to beat the heat this summer? Theatre for Young America has some great summer online classes still open for enrollment! Enroll Online Here>>> http://tya.org/classes-workshops/online-enrollment/ Box Office>>> 816-460-2083 In the meantime check out this list for some fun, summer activities!

<3 This is a great initiative to celebrate the Negro Leagues Baseball Museums' 100 Year Anniversary! <3 Theatre for Young America tips our cap to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum!

"The arts aren't just transformative. They are a powerful antidote against bigotry & hate. The arts can build bridges, promote tolerance & heal social divisions." Mary Anne Carter, Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts

Have you signed up for summer online classes yet?!? http://tya.org/classes-workshops/online-enrollment/

This is the time to begin teaching your child about systemic racism and how to identify and refute it.These are some great books! Read them together and ask questions!

We are super excited to announce our summer of virtual classes! We have written a diverse curriculum tailored to the online experience! Opportunity for creativity is boundless!! We have some special guests, great activities, and lots of fun planned!! 2019-2020 Students: Look for an email with your credit towards classes that you can use this summer or next year!! There will also be important information regarding a zoom meet up and our WHOLE SHEBANG AL FRESCO!! http://tya.org/classes-workshops/online-enrollment/