TYA Field Trips to the Theatre

Theatre for Young Audiences Productions

A Letter from the Producing Artistic Director regarding TYA

A theatrical educational experience specifically designed for the children of our community!

Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) entails adult actors performing in plays designed to entertain or educate children.

2018-2019 TYA and Educational Matinee Field Trips

Field Trip Booking

Since our inception, ECTC has offered Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) through partnerships with Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, and the St. Joe Community Foundation. TYA is theatre performances specifically designed for the children of our community. Our world is one of electronic distraction. Theatre provides our children with an unplugged experience where they are in the presence of artists creating relatable, real world art right in front of them. In a study by researchers in the University of Arkansas Department of Education Reform they found that “field trips to live theater enhance literary knowledge, tolerance and empathy among students.” Each field trip experience at ECTC includes educational enhancement activities for the classroom and can include a post show Q &A with the actors if time permits.

$8 per person for Field Trips (Only groups of 15 or more are eligible for the Field Trip pricing). Children 3 and under are free.

Teachers accompanying a school group may attend free of charge. Groups that book all three shows by September 1st get 10% off.

For more information or questions please email Cory Tucker.

Field Trip Booking Form

Special thanks to our Theatre for Young Audiences sponsors:

Donna Burgess Gallery

Curious George: The Golden Meatball

Field Trip Shows:

Oct. 19, 9:30am and 10:45am

Oct. 26, 9:30am and 10:45am

Based on the books by Margret and H.A. Rey and the Play, Owned by Universal Stage Productions
Join Curious George, the inquisitive, lovable monkeystar of books, movies and the awardwinning PBS television show in a brand new musical. All YouCanEat Meatball Day came just once a year. George had been waiting all month for that day, a day almost bigger than his birthday! On Meatball Day, George helped his friend, Chef Pisghetti, cook some delicious meatballs and serve them to the hungry crowd. But this year, the crowd had vanished! Something was keeping people away... something pretty big. And that something was Phinneas T. Lightspeed and his speedy MeatballsoMatic machine. In despair, Chef Pisghetti vows to cook no more. Determined to help his friend, George goes on a mission to enter the Chef's meatballs in the worldfamous Golden Meatball Contest in Rome.

Running Time: 60 min For ages 3 and up

The Snowy Day and Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats

Field Trip Shows:

Feb. 15 9:30am and 10:45am

Feb. 22 9:30am and 10:45am

Adapted by Jerome Hairston
Inspired by Ezra Jack Keats’ acclaimed children’s books – including the 1963 Caldecott Medal winner The Snowy Day – follow the adventures of young Peter as he explores the world around him. From the joys of a first snowfall and learning how to whistle to thrilling encounters delivering a precious invitation, the delightful moments of childhood are perfectly captured in this medley of simple, sweet stories.

Running time: 45 mins For ages 3 and older

The Wind in the Willows

Field Trip Shows:

May 16, 9:30am and 10:45am

May 17, 10:00am and 10:45am

Kenneth Grahame, author
Mike Kenny, playwright
Join Mole as he introduces you to his friends; amiable Ratty, wise Badger and infamous Mr. Toad. Together they tell action-packed stories of boating on the river, adventuring in the Wild Wood, battling weasels at Toad Hall and a few mishaps with motor cars. This new look at Kenneth Grahame’s classic tale is inventive and

fantastically funny.

Running time: 75 mins For ages 6 and older.

Tickets & Field Trip Booking