Welcome to Plays for New Audiences
Plays for New Audiences (formerly Plays for Young Audiences) licenses quality scripts for multigenerational audiences and actors. Written by some of the world’s most extraordinary playwrights, PNA’s 300+ show catalog features plays and musicals for any programming need.
A division of Children’s Theatre Company, PNA offers contemporary works that are topical, relevant, and even fantastical. In addition, PNA offers many reimagined classics that are stage-ready for your next production.
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Words of Wisdom: TYA Playwrights Share Their Best Advice for Young Writers
Writing for young audiences is a unique and rewarding challenge—one that requires creativity, authenticity, and a deep understanding of how young people engage with stories. But where do you start? What makes a great TYA play? And how can young writers find their voice in this dynamic field?
Theatre Meets Science: Inspiring Young Minds Through the Stage
Theatre has the power to ignite curiosity and spark learning in ways that traditional methods often can’t. By blending science with storytelling, we create a space where young audiences can explore scientific concepts, question the world around them, and discover the wonders of the universe—all while being entertained.
Words of Wisdom: TYA Playwrights Share Their Best Advice for Young Writers
Writing for young audiences is a unique and rewarding challenge—one that requires creativity, authenticity, and a deep understanding of how young people engage with stories. But where do you start? What makes a great TYA play? And how can young writers find their voice in this dynamic field?
Theatre Meets Science: Inspiring Young Minds Through the Stage
Theatre has the power to ignite curiosity and spark learning in ways that traditional methods often can’t. By blending science with storytelling, we create a space where young audiences can explore scientific concepts, question the world around them, and discover the wonders of the universe—all while being entertained.