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3000+ Happy YADA Families
Jamie Koh
Thank you for making Sera feel confident that she can be cast for any part if she puts in her best effort– even a part that would normally be played by a white, blond girl. She called herself the “Asian Elle Woods” and I absolutely loved that.
Lisa Katz
Hiram had such a blast at camp! I asked him if he’d like for me to look for theatre classes closer to home for the school year and he said, “You know, mom, I’m a YADA or nothing kind of guy.” You have a fan for life!
Leigh Stein & Joe McNamara
Our daughter, Blythe McNamara, was in the Puddles Cast for “Singin’ in the Rain.” We could not believe what your teachers did with these children in 2 weeks; the joyful artistry was off the charts.
Blythe’s teachers Leigh and Morgan were incredible to say the least – so talented and caring. Blythe fell in love with them, and we are so grateful to them for inspiring her to sing and dance her heart out.
Nina & Mark S.
I wanted to write and thank you. Eva could not have had a better experience. This was her first time doing a musical and I was kind of nervous for her. Totally unwarranted, as I found out, because you guys really know how to encourage confidence. I hope we can do another musical sometime in the future.
Nadia Del-PanThank you so much for the amazing opportunity you provide our kiddos. Simone has really found her home in YADA. It is such a kind, nurturing environment that at the same time challenges kids to grow. We really appreciate everything you do.
Natalie LightYADA is literally the only summer camp our kids want to do… everyone on staff is so kind and friendly… we really cannot say enough good things about YADA. So… THANK YOU!!!!
Josie Aaronson, age 8Mommy, I can’t wait for YADA to begin again. It is my happy place and I just love it there. It feels like they are family and that I just belong.
Brielle CohenThanks so much for another incredible show and experience. Chase loves each director and every single moment of Yada. We appreciate you all!!
Kate SchreiberThank you for all that you do. It’s had such a great impact on Emily and she will be thrilled to continue learning and performing in your upcoming shows.
Stefanie KleinLexey has had such a good time in her new Monday class. She loves her time at Yada so much and feels so supported by you and Rebecca. She is excited for the show and looking forward to the next class.
Chareen KossoffIt is truly all she talks about and is just loving it. You can imagine that we all know every word of her songs. Thank you all for all the time, effort, energy and caring you put in to make it such an incredible experience for our kids!
Melissa BurtonShe LOVES Yada and consistently says it’s her favorite part of the week. Thank you and the entire Yada team for creating such a wonderful environment and learning experience for the kids.
ElenaTuesday is quite inspired by you, and wants to sing as well as you do. Im glad knowing she is in great hands. Tuesday really loves YADA and all the teachers. She has been very enthusiastic about every single show that she has performed in.
Robb SullivanShe loves YADA, performing there and all of the great friends she has made among her fellow cast members.
Clare SebeniusHard to believe this is the same kid who started performing with you just over a year ago. People ask me what the secret ingredient at Yada is… I always tell them pure love. Your love of all these passionate performers.
WisdomAs I said, she really enjoys going to YADA – I hardly ever see her as happy as she is when I pick her up from YADA! Thanks again for the great work you guys do there at YADA.
Cori & Graham AllveyCamden LOVES YADA. It is, hands down, her most favorite activity. Thank you Annie, and the rest of the YADA staff, for all your hard work, time and devotion.
Jamie DenboNola LOVES Yada. She enjoys every second and looks forward to going every week. You guys do such a beautiful job getting these kids excited about theater. So thank you for that.
Barrett McIntyreGriffin has loved everything about his “Beauty and the Beast” experience!! Thank you so much for the joy we see in his face after every session. See you soon!
Julie KimWe were so lucky to meet YADA when we first moved to Los Angeles about 6 years ago. I think Jinny has been growing with YADA, and it really helps her to get more confident.
Helen SassoverYADA HAS GIVEN OUR DAUGHTER SUCH CONFIDENCE TO GET UP AND SPEAK OR PERFORM IN FRONT OF PEOPLE, AN INVALUABLE SKILL.
Victoria LawtonI’VE NEVER SEEN HER LEARN ANYTHING AS FAST AS SHE LEARNED THE SONGS FROM JOSEPH! IF I COULD SOMEHOW SET HER HOMEWORK TO MUSIC…
Sondi Toll SepenukHazel’s really having fun in the part of LeFou and constantly talks about how excited she is to perform the show. I can’t wait to see it!!!!!
ClaudiaYADA has become a tremendously important part of Michelle’s life, and she absolutely loves it there. We are so happy to be part of the YADA family where everyone from the teachers and staff to the fellow students are so nice.
ShirleyThanks again so much! Zoe has had a fabulous experience at Yada and has loved every minute of it! We look forward to this Thursday’s performances!
Karen & RioShe has loved being in this program and we are thrilled and excited to see her in the production next week. Thank you for all of your support and we’ll look forward to participating in the next production.
YADA Directors
Emily Abeles
Bethany Baderdeen
Emily Bolt
Tara Cox
Emily Cunningham
Kalen Garnett
Brooke Olivia Gatto
Marie Gutierrez
Hayley Holmes
Celeste Jones
Katharine Lerner
Emmy Mattingly
Lindsay Merrill
Alli Miller-Fisher
Ann Northern
Lindsay Pearce
Amanda Perez
Liliana Rose
Molly Smith
Devyn Ward
Anthony David Ward
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