To schedule a Young Audiences program, contact us:

Email: education@yanetexas.org

Mail: Young Audiences, 200 East Amherst, Tyler, TX  75701

Telephone: (903) 561-2787

 

Please be prepared to give us the following information when scheduling (for scheduling worksheet, see p. 5):

·        The programs that interest you

·        Preferred program dates, as well as alternate dates

·        Preferred program times

·        The grade levels and size of audience

·        Funding source for programs

·        The name and contact information for one person who will be responsible for all aspects of the booking

 

Availability of Artists

Our artists are either local, from within the state of Texas, or are national touring artists. Sometimes we can schedule artists on the exact dates you request, but in other cases the artists are only available in our area for limited times during the year. When scheduling, we will advise you of the artists’ availability and will do our best to accommodate your scheduling needs.

 

TCA Artists

The TCA logo included in an artists’ listing indicates that the artist is on the touring roster for the Texas Commission on the Arts. Having undergone a rigorous screening process, these entertainer-educators represent the best in Texas artistry. For more information about the Texas Commission on the Arts, go to

www.arts.state.tx.us.

 

Payment and Policies

Once your program is scheduled, you will receive a confirmation invoice. Payment is expected immediately following a performance or residency. Please make checks payable to Young Audiences of Northeast Texas and mail to our office at the address above. Our artists are not authorized to accept any payments.

• Confirmed programs are considered binding.

• Should an artist be prevented from performing due to illness, weather, etc., schools may reschedule, substitute, or receive full credit.

• Confirmed programs cancelled by the school with less than one week’s notice will be billed at the full price due to YA’s commitment to the artist, unless the program can be rescheduled.

 

Classroom Management

Please note that Young Audiences’ policy mandates that the classroom teacher is to be present during the entire program or residency. Should the teacher leave, the artist is instructed to leave also. The teacher is responsible for managing classroom behavior during the program or residency.

Performance Evaluation Forms

Young Audiences strives to bring performers to your school who will enhance your teaching and expand the experiences of your students.  To help us meet that goal, we distribute evaluation forms to our school contacts after each performance. The evaluation form is also available for download on our website at www.yanetexas.org. Please take a few moments to complete this form and return it to us. Teacher evaluation forms received by the YA offices will be entered into an annual drawing for a free program selected by YA for the winning teacher’s class during the following school year.  Return a completed evaluation form to us after your school’s performance for a chance to win!

Study Guides

Many of our performances have accompanying Study Guides available for classroom use. Teachers can download most Study Guides from our website at www.yanetexas.org. Just go to the Catalog page and click on the individual artist’s page. If the study guide has been published, it is available as a pdf file from the artist’s page. If you would like a copy of the Study Guide delivered to your school, please call YA at 903-561-2787, and we would be happy to send one to you.