Theatre for Young Audiences

Professional theatre inspires young minds, imaginations, and hearts.

Penfold Theatre Company’s Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) program brings professional actors to the stage in engaging productions created especially for students and families. Through imaginative storytelling, humor, and music, our shows spark creativity, curiosity, and a lifelong love of the arts.

Whether you visit us or we bring the performance to you, our productions are available for schools and community organizations throughout Central Texas. Our TYA shows include educational resources and TEKS-aligned curriculum connections, making them a meaningful extension of classroom learning while remaining fun, memorable, and accessible for audiences of all ages.

Whether you’re planning a school field trip, booking a touring performance, or introducing students to live theatre for the first time, we’re excited to share the joy of storytelling with your young ones.

Up Next: Mad Libs Live!

Music by Jeff Thomson
Book and Lyrics by Robin Rothstein
Directed by Jonathan Young

Tour Dates: February 2 – March 5, 2027
Field Trip Dates: March 9 – 12, 2027

Tour dates and field trip dates are on demand

Our story begins at the finals of Teen Superstars, the live TV show that will determine the most popular singing group at Blankville Central High. Virtuosa, Gogo, Geyser, and Merrily seem to have nothing in common – until just before airtime, when they realize that their songs are missing words! In the spirit of the “World’s Greatest Word Game,” our gang fills in the blanks with words from the audience! This truly interactive musical changes at every performance – thanks to you! Will GoGo get the girl? Will Geyser make new friends? Will Merrily come out of her shell? Will Virtuosa get out of the spotlight? And who will be the next Teen Superstars?? There is only one way to find out: Mad Libs Live!