The North Carolina Theatre for Young People
Since 1962, UNCG’s North Carolina Theatre for Young People has performed live theatre for more than two million children in Greensboro, Guilford County, across the state, and throughout the region. Taylor Theatre, located at 406 Tate Street, was designed with young audiences in mind, and each of our 475 seats provides an intimate view of the stage. Building on our excellent reputation for artistic and educational programming, we offer our audiences plays drawn from contemporary literature, classics, and original works. NCTYP offers outreach programs and touring productions bringing our expertise in theatre education and drama-in-education to area educators and community members.
Next up at NCTYP (2011-2012):
Stuart Little by E.B. White
Fantasy Adapted by Joseph Robinette
Stuart Little jumps off the page and onto the stage in this adaptation of this classic children’s story of a courageous and spunky little mouse. Join Stuart as he becomes an adopted member of the" Little" Family and finds out what it’s like to be a little guy living in a big world. Stuart’s adventures begin in New York City when he finds out that his best friend, a bird named Margalo, has flown the nest after being spooked by the family cat, Snowbell. Determined to find his missing friend, Stuart leaves his new family behind to set out on a journey in the pursuit of friendship, fortune, and adventure.
Intended for school and family audiences 4 and up.
Taylor Theatre, March 13-16 at 9:30 am; March 17 & 18 at 2 pm: Tickets are $18 for adults; $15 for Seniors, Children, and Students: $12 for groups of 10+ or UNCG Alumni; $7 for UNCG students; and $7 for groups of 10 + for the weekday matinees at 9:30 am on March 13-16. Call 336-334-4849 or 336-334-4392 for more information or to purchase tickets. Ticket purchases also available on line at boxoffice.uncg.edu.
Interested in booking early? Call 336-334-4015 or email Rachel Briley at r_briley@uncg.edu.
FAQ
If my school or group is interested in booking the North Carolina Theatre for Young People tour to come to my school, whom do I contact?
Contact the North Carolina Theatre for Young People office at 336-334-4015. We are currently booking the Spring NCTYP (NC Theatre for Young People) Tour, which will run in the Spring 2012 semester every Tuesday/Thursday and Saturday in February, March, and April.
What is the age appropriateness of the North Carolina Theatre for Young People plays?
This question is answered on a play-by-play basis. Many "TYP" shows are geared for pre-school to sixth graders, while others are targeted for a middle school audience, etc.
Please contact the NCTYP office at 336-334-4015 if you have specific concerns about age appropriateness.
How long are the TYP shows?
At the North Carolina Theatre for Young People, we strive to have all performances under an hour. However, there are exceptions to this rule. When we offer a mainstage musical (i.e. The Sound of Music or Peter Pan) to school groups, we do perform the entire musical, which can be as long as two and a half hours. Please feel free to call the TYP office at 336-334-4015 to determine the approximate length of a specific TYP performance.
What do I wear to attend the theatre?
As we are on a college campus, we do not follow a specific dress code. You are welcome to wear blue jeans, shorts, etc. We recommend business casual attire.
