named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Leadership Development Programs
Initiatives including the Emerging Leaders Fellowship and EDI Taskforce to support equity, diversity, and inclusion in the TYA field.
TYA Magazine
Trade publication providing news, research, and critical discourse on theatre for young audiences.
TYA/USA National Festival & Conference
Annual event featuring performances, workshops, and networking opportunities for professionals in the theatre for young audiences field.
Virtual Festival & Conference
Multi-month online event offering curated performances, panels, and professional development sessions for TYA practitioners nationwide.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Administers awards recognizing excellence and innovation in theatre for young audiencesHosts annual TYA/USA Awards to recognize sustained excellence, artistic innovation, and community impact in the field, presented at the National Festival & Conference, highlighting contributions by individuals and organizations.
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Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Advances equity and systemic change in the TYA field through network mobilizationWorks to advance justice and equity in theatre for young audiences by mobilizing its national network, supporting inclusive practices, and promoting diverse representation across leadership, programming, and storytelling.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Facilitates peer learning and community building through affinity groups and member profilesHosts monthly role-based Zoom affinity groups for members to exchange ideas and share challenges, and features monthly profiles of three members engaged in innovative work to strengthen connections and visibility within the TYA field.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Hosts annual National Festival & Conference with virtual and regional in-person programmingOrganizes an annual Festival & Conference featuring virtual tracks, regional in-person events, and year-round programming for professionals in theatre for young audiences. The event includes curated performances, professional development sessions, and networking opportunities.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Offers leadership development and fellowship programs for emerging TYA professionalsRuns the Emerging Leader Fellowship Program, which supports career development for emerging students and professionals through funding for national travel, mentorship from TYA/USA staff and board, cohort exchanges, and opportunities to observe field practices in person.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Operates centralized job and grant opportunity platforms for the TYA fieldMaintains a national job board where members can post employment opportunities and provides access to a searchable Grants Library where members can upload and find grant opportunities relevant to theatre for young audiences.
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Original Music-Theater and Opera Production 1 activity
- Produces and tours original theatrical works for young audiencesCo-created and toured a multi-sensory musical, FIVE, to over 8,500 students with disabilities in New York City schools, and produced five seasons of original plays, musicals, and touring productions for the Kennedy Center’s Theater for Young Audiences.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Provides ongoing professional development through webinars, newsletters, and online resourcesOffers on-demand access to a library of over 120 professional development webinars archived since 2013, distributes a bi-weekly e-newsletter featuring industry news and job listings, and produces virtual workshops and breakout sessions for field-wide learning.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publishes a trade publication and communications for the TYA fieldProduces and distributes a bi-weekly e-newsletter to members with industry news, job listings, grant opportunities, and program updates, and offers advertising and sponsorship opportunities within this publication and at major events.
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Youth and Community Research Initiatives 1 activity
- Publishes research reports on the state and trends of theatre for young audiencesConducts and publishes comprehensive research on the TYA field, including the Theatre for Young Audiences State of the Field Research Reports (2019, 2024) and collaborates with external partners like Utah State University and the Center for Scholars & Storytellers to analyze industry trends, representation, and structural dynamics.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Supports organizational membership and field-wide infrastructureIncludes leading venues, arts organizations, and university programs focused on Theatre for Young Audiences as members, and supports programming for the professional TYA community across the United States.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$400K
Contributions & grants$253K63%
Program service revenue$146K37%
Investment income$2060%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$402K
Program expenses57%
Admin / overhead34%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$199K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$86K
Cash$74K
Investments$0
Liabilities$62K
Net assets$24K
Liquid reserves2.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARA MORGULIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $97K |
board members · 21
- ALISON MUI MITCHELL — SECRETARY
- ANA ROMES — MEMBER
- DANIEL HAHN — MEMBER
- ELLEN CONN — TREASURER
- ERNIE NOLAN — MEMBER
- FRAN SILLAU — MEMBER
- HARRY POSTER — MEMBER
- IDRIS GOODWIN — PRESIDENT
- JACQUELINE HANDY — MEMBER
- JOANNE SEELIG LAMPARTER — MEMBER
- KHALIA DAVIS — MEMBER
- MICHAEL HAMMERSTROM — MEMBER
- OLIVIA ASTON BOSWORTH — VICE PRESIDENT
- PAUL BREWSTER MCGINLEY — MEMBER
- REIKO HO — MEMBER
- SAMMY LOPEZ — MEMBER
- SHAVONNE COLEMAN — MEMBER
- SHELLEY QUIALA — MEMBER
- THORIN TRAMELLE SHAMBRAY — MEMBER
- TIFFANY MALTOS — MEMBER
- TODD HULET — MEMBER
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- ASSITEJ Network — TYA/USA is the United States Center for the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People (ASSITEJ).
- ASSITEJ International Network — TYA/USA is the U.S. national center of ASSITEJ International, a global network for theatre for young audiences.
- Alliance Theatre Partner — Olivia Aston Bosworth leads youth and family programming at the Alliance Theatre, which collaborates with TYA/USA through her board leadership.
- Alliance for Theatre in Youth Partner — Collaborates on the TYA/USA & Alliance TVY Development Program to support new work development.
- Bay Area Children’s Theatre Partner — Khalia Davis serves as Artistic Director, producing original works for young audiences in collaboration with national partners.
- Brooklyn College Partner — Sara Morgulis is an Adjunct Faculty Member in the M.F.A. Performing Arts Management Program.
- CUNY’s MA in Applied Theatre program Partner — Sara Morgulis serves as Disability Services and Accessibility Consultant.
- Center for Scholars & Storytellers Partner — Collaborated with TYA/USA to research and publish the report "Exploring the Landscape of Live Theatre for Young Audiences in the US" analyzing racial and gender representation in the field.
- Childrens Theatre Foundation of America Funder — Foundation supporter providing funding to TYA/USA.
- HITS Theatre Partner — Lists job openings for HITS Theatre, indicating a partnership or collaborative relationship.
- Honolulu Theatre for Youth Partner — Lists job openings for Honolulu Theatre for Youth, indicating a partnership or collaborative relationship.
- Imagination Stage Partner — Joanne Seelig Lamparter is Artistic Director of Education and Theatre for Change at Imagination Stage, a role connected to her service on the TYA/USA board.
- Mark Edelman Theater Fund at the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City Funder — Foundation supporter providing funding to TYA/USA.
- NYC Arts in Education Roundtable Network — Sara Morgulis is a current Board Member and previously served on the Museum, Arts and Culture Access Consortium Steering Committee.
- NYU Steinhardt Partner — Partners on the New Plays for Young Audiences Program to support new play development.
- National Endowment for the Arts Government — Co-convened a meeting with TYA/USA and TCG to discuss challenges and opportunities in theatre for young audiences, leading to the publication "Envisioning the Future of Theater for Young Audiences."
- New York City Children’s Theater Partner — Collaborated on producing and directing theatre for young audiences, including co-creating a multi-sensory touring musical.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Government supporter providing funding to TYA/USA.
- Pride Foundation Funder — Foundation supporter providing funding to TYA/USA.
- Richenthal Foundation Funder — Foundation supporter providing funding to TYA/USA.
- Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation Funder — Foundation supporter providing funding to TYA/USA.
- Shubert Foundation Funder — Foundation supporter providing funding to TYA/USA.
- TADA! Youth Theater Partner — Lists job openings for TADA! Youth Theater, indicating a partnership or collaborative relationship.
- TCG Partner — Co-convened a meeting with TYA/USA and the National Endowment for the Arts to discuss the future of theatre for young audiences.
- TYA/USA National Festival & Conference Network — TYA/USA presents awards and hosts convenings through its annual National Festival & Conference.
- The Kennedy Center Partner — Harry Poster served as Producer for the Kennedy Center’s Theater for Young Audiences, producing multiple original works.
- The Music Man Foundation Funder — Foundation supporter providing funding to TYA/USA.
- Utah State University Partner — Partnered with TYA/USA to conduct the 2019 Theatre for Young Audiences State of the Field Study, surveying artistic, business, and education leaders in the TYA sector.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Equity Advancement via Data and Representationmethodology: data-driven equity assessmentBy using data collection and research to expose inequities and centering representation of young people of color on stage while promoting diversity among artists and leaders, the organization drives systemic change because visibility, accountability, and inclusive narratives are catalysts for cultural and structural transformation.
- Field Building Through Networked Resources and Advocacymethodology: field_buildingBy connecting, cultivating, and advocating for the field of Theatre for Young Audiences through coordinated programming, professional development, research, and leadership resources, the organization strengthens sector-wide capacity and sustainability because collective infrastructure fosters resilience and innovation.
- Peer and Immersive Learning for Professional Developmentmethodology: peer_learning_networksBy fostering peer learning through role-based affinity groups and funding immersive mentorship experiences for emerging leaders, the organization advances professional growth because experiential and relational learning accelerates skill transfer and field integration.