Theatre for Young America to Host 'Theatre Raisin' the Rent (And the Roof)' Fundraiser, Today

Get your Great Gatsby on and celebrate with Theatre for Young America as it launches its 42nd year of providing quality theatre programming for Kansas City's children with a "rent party" gala at the H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, October 3, 2015. Guests will be treated to a fabulous evening of fun, food and entertainment at Theatre for Young America's "Raisin' the Rent (And the Roof)!" party. The festivities begin at 5:00 p.m. with delectable appetizers from Pierpont's. A cash bar will be provided. Then, starting at 6:00 p.m., revelers will be entertained by the uproarious improvisational comedy of Business of Otters, music by Kansas City icon Danny Cox, and vocals by TYA's own Valerie Mackey. Raffles, a silent auction and games for young and old will cap off the evening fund-raiser. Admission to the Speakeasy is only $15.

Since Theatre for Young America's inception in 1974, the company has committed itself to developing a child's life-long relationship with theatre. The prevailing goal is to encourage the educational and emotional growth of young people through arts-based experiences. To reach this goal, TYA has produced over 200 productions, including dozens of new and commissioned plays as well as many of the most acclaimed plays for young audiences by established playwrights. TYA has developed dozens of new plays and musical based on classic and popular children's literature, historical figures and current social issues, such as child sexual abuse, child care, and conflict resolution. As the oldest children's theatre in Kansas City, TYA was the first to introduce a full-time Director of Education. This educational component enables TYA to provide after school enrichment classes in drama, summer drama workshops, outreach lesson plans taught in area schools and youth centers, and study guides to augment every production.

Theatre for Young America's 42nd season, which begins October 13, 2015 and runs through June 24, 2016, demonstrates our commitment to enrich and educate children through the arts. This year six productions,SkippyJon Jones, Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Junie B. Jones-the Musical, The Life and Times of the Three Little Pigs and Jack and the Beanstalk are based directly upon children's literature. Another production, The Toughest Kid in the World, highlights the problem children face when dealing with conflict and offers constructive ways for children to handle it. Funds raised at "Raisin' the Rent (And the Roof)!"will allow TYA to continue to offer excellent entertainment and arts education to the community it serves.

For more information on this event or to view other TYA programming, go to Theatre for Young America's website at www.tya.org. Inquires may also be answered by phone at (816) 460-2083 or by email atboxofficetya@sbcglobal.net.

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