The SETC Theatre for Youth Invitational Festival provides the opportunity for thousands of young people to experience the magic of live theater, allows the performing companies and playwrights to get desperately needed critical feedback and gives TYA producers and performer a forum in which to share their craft. It is a rare and valuable opportunity to help them to continue their growth as artists and producing institutions.

The Festival allows new plays to be performed in a safe and nurturing environment and helps promote the growth of these new works, which eventually touch and enrich the lives of thousands of more children across the country.
    - Kenton Yeager, Past Chair of the SETC Theatre for Youth Division