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Difference between MTI Jr. Shows and TYA?

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Topic: Difference between MTI Jr. Shows and TYA?

Posted By: Nyria
Subject: Difference between MTI Jr. Shows and TYA?
Date Posted: 10/03/09 at 5:14pm

I am looking at Seussical TYA (theatre for young audiences) or Seussical Jr. (have to do one of those because we need one with CD accompaniment)

What's the difference?

Thanks

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NYRIA

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Posted By: Rorgg
Date Posted: 10/06/09 at 6:34am

As I understand it, both are one-act versions with essentially the same major changes -- the whole Who Military subplot is cut out. The difference is that the Jr. version is intended to be performed by kids, and the TYA is meant to be performed (primarily) by adults FOR kids.

That said, I'm currently in rehearsals for a full version that's going to be using recorded accompaniment ... apparently it's available, though I've gotten the idea that it's being provided by a third party.

Posted By: Nyria
Date Posted: 10/06/09 at 6:11pm

Cool thanks. I've used Jr. versions with my high school and Jr. high kids - but the books are very 'childlike' - perhaps I will try the TYA version this time =)

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NYRIA

Posted By: Rorgg
Date Posted: 10/07/09 at 3:37pm

That should be fine. It's not a terribly demanding score vocally, either for the chorus or the principals. If you can come up with a male and female trio who can handle harmony, you should be fine.