What is ASSITEJ/USA?

ASSITEJ/USA is a non-profit, tax exempt corporation founded in 1965, and is the United States Center for the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People. It is the only theatre organization in the U.S. which has the development of professional theatre for young audiences and international exchange as its primary mandates.

What does ASSITEJ/USA do?

ASSITEJ/USA promotes theatre for children and young adults by:

Advancing the prestige and visibility of theatre for young audiences;
Linking professional theatres, artists, managing and artistic directors and arts agencies in "common cause" to promote quality theatre for young people;
Sponsoring national and international festivals and forums and facilitating interchange among theatres and theatre artists;
Providing publications and information on professional theatre for youngs audiences throughout the world to the entire American theatre community; and
Representing the United States in the international community of theatre for young audiences as the U.S. Center of ASSITEJ/USA, one of fixty-six centers worldwide.

Benefits of ASSITEJ/USA membership...

Network with your peers Conferences, special events, workshops...all kinds of opportunities to meet and share information and concerns with leading theatre professionals throughout the USA.

Go international, attend international festivals and ASSITEJ/USA World Consgresses with VIP representative status. Take advantage of opportunities for international exchange at reduced rates.

Discounts for performances at participating theatres, international and national festivals.

Important publications TYA Today-a semi-annual magazine featuring articles and information pertinent to issues confronting Theatre for Young Audiences.

Marquee-an annual publication listing each member theatre's season, booking information and key staff.

International Hot Line-a frequent bulletin on national and international activities.

Ready to join? Fill out the application online!
Still have questions? Contact the following location for membership information:
ASSITEJ/USA Membership Office c/o THEatre SERVICE PO Box 15282 Evansville, IN 47716	ASSITEJ/USA Administrative Office 2707 E. Union Seattle, WA 98122 Phone: (206) 860-9212

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