Texas Theatre for Young People exists to provide professional level training and performance opportunities to young people. Founded in April of 2016 by Joe Sturgeon and Jeremy Blaido, the theatre has been enabled to grow steadily because of the generosity of EA Young Academy who has provided the theatre with free space for classes and performances.
STAFF/FACULTY
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AVERY LYDA (INSTRUCTOR) Avery has worked with several local theatres and wears a variety of hats including director, playwright, stage manager, and backstage goblin. Currently, she runs an independent theatre troupe for teens and is preparing for their debut production, “Getting Our Affairs in Order,” an original comedy. Avery has collaborated with Joe Sturgeon on a TTYP original, “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” and is looking forward to working with him again on “The Tempest.” When she’s not in the theatre, Avery works with local nonprofits as a freelance web and graphic designer, video producer, art director, public relations coordinator, and substitute teacher.to edit. |
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AMY JONES (INSTRUCTOR, founder of CRESCENDO SCHOOL OF DANCE) TTYP is excited to announce a Summer partnership with Crescendo School of Dance. Amy Jones is a teaching artist, choreographer, director, and performer based out of North Texas. She received her Masters Degree from Texas Woman's University, and her Bachelors Degree from the University of North Texas, with an emphasis on Dance, Theater and Music. Amy currently serves on the faculty of the University of North Texas in the Department of Dance and Theatre, as well as a freelance choreographer throughout the DFW area. |
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JOE STURGEON (Artistic Director & Co-Founder) Joe is a professional actor, director and playwright who has acted and directed in more than 60 productions and written twelve plays, all produced professionally for the stage. In 2010, his modern adaptation of "The Revenger's Tragedy" written for The American College Theatre Festival, was one of four plays selected nationally to be performed at The Kennedy Center. Additionally, Joe has served as a casting associate for major regional, Off-Broadway and Broadway shows. For several years Joe served as Resident Director and Director of Theatre for Youth at Casa Mañana Theatre in Fort Worth. |
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JEREMY BLAIDO (General Manager & Co-Founder) Jeremy had a long and successful career with CEC Entertainment, the parent company of Chuck E. Cheese’s. Over the span of his career he worked in various capacities in construction, design, business development, and entertainment - ultimately finishing his 20-year career as senior director of marketing communications. A performer at heart, Jeremy trained in musical theater at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC, at Tarrant County College in Hurst, Texas and Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, Texas |
Board of Directors
Rob Colwell, President
Jeremy Blaido, Secretary & Treasurer
Joe Sturgeon
Pam Lenamon
Jonathan Prejean
D'Anna Wilson
Rob Colwell, President
Jeremy Blaido, Secretary & Treasurer
Joe Sturgeon
Pam Lenamon
Jonathan Prejean
D'Anna Wilson