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Theater for Young Audiences: Key Terms

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TYA

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Theater for Young Audiences is a term used for performances specifically created for children and youth.

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Pantomime

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A performance genre that combines music, dance, and humor, often enjoyed by children as part of TYA.

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Playwright

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A person who writes plays, particularly those crafted for young audiences in TYA.

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Puppetry

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The art of manipulating inanimate objects, often used in TYA to portray characters or tell stories.

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Dramatic Play

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A form of play in which children adopt roles and act them out, fostering creativity and learning in a TYA context.

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Improvisation

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An unrehearsed performance where actors create dialogue and action spontaneously, often used in TYA to keep performances lively and engaging.

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Youth Theater

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Performances where the actors are young people, often presenting works relevant to their experiences in TYA.

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Puppeteer

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An artist who operates and brings to life puppets, often an integral part of productions in TYA.

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Scenography

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The art of creating theatrical environments including scenery, costumes, and lighting, tailored to be stimulating and engaging for young audiences in TYA.

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Physical Theater

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A genre that emphasizes the use of physical movement and non-verbal communication on stage, popular in TYA for its visual storytelling.

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Devised Theater

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A collaborative form of theater-making where the script or performance emerges from the ensemble rather than a pre-written script, often employed in TYA to foster creativity.

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Story Drama

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A method in TYA where children actively participate in dramatizing a story, helping them to understand and engage with the narrative.

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Theater Games

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Interactive and often educational games designed to teach acting skills and ensemble work in the context of TYA.

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Children's Theater

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A subset of TYA consisting of performances specifically designed for children.

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Non-Verbal Theater

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A genre of theater that uses movement, visuals, and sound instead of spoken word, making it universally understandable and often used in TYA.

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Mask Work

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The use of masks in performance to aid in storytelling and character creation, popular in TYA for its visual impact and transformational quality.

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Theater for Babies

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A specialized form of TYA designed for audiences at the early stages of development, using sensory experiences and gentle engagement.

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Multisensory Theater

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Theater that engages more than one of the audience's senses, providing a full-bodied experience, especially vital in engaging young audiences in TYA.

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Theater Outreach

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Programs designed to bring theater to audiences who might not otherwise have access, aiming to include all children in the experience of TYA.

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Theater in Education (TIE)

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A movement that brings theater into educational settings to enrich learning experiences for young audiences.

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Process Drama

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An educational technique in TYA where the focus is on the learning and creative process rather than a final performance.

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Cultural Theater

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Theater that reflects and promotes the diverse cultural backgrounds of children and youth, enriching their understanding of different cultures in TYA.

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Theater for Social Change

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Theater aimed at addressing and promoting social issues, fostering awareness and empathy among young audiences within TYA.

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Interactive Theater

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A form of theater where the audience participates in the performance, particularly engaging for young audiences.

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Educational Theater

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Theater with the primary goal of teaching, sometimes aligning with school curricula in TYA.

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Audience Etiquette

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The expected behavior of the audience during a performance, which can be different in TYA due to the younger age of the attendees.

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