Q&A With YADA DIRECTOR: BROOK GATTO
STARRING AS TESSIE IN ANNIE @ THE DOLBY THEATRE!
Dear YADA Families,
We are absolutely thrilled to share some exciting news about one of our beloved YADA directors and teachers — Brooke Gatto!
Brooke is currently on tour with the National Production of Annie and will be performing as Tessie (one of the iconic orphans!) right here in Los Angeles at the legendary Dolby Theatre!
Catch Brooke on stage at the Dolby Theatre on the following dates:
Thursday, May 8 at 2:00 PM
Sunday, May 11 at 1:00 PM
Thursday, May 15 at 2:00 PM
Sunday, May 18 at 1:00 PM
Click here to get tickets and cheer her on!
And that’s not all...
Brooke is coming to YADA’s 3rd Street Studios for an exclusive Q&A with our students! She’ll be sharing stories from the road, answering questions, and giving our young performers an inspiring glimpse into a life in professional theatre.
Q&A Event Details:
YADA's 3rd Street Studios
Monday, May 12
4:00 PM
Seating is extremely limited — RSVP now to save your spot! Once the seats are gone, they're gone.
We couldn’t be prouder of Brooke and are so excited for our students to connect with someone who is not only living the dream but also part of the YADA family. We hope to see you there!
With love and excitement,
The YADA Team
PAST Q&A's:
Casting Director: Beth Lipari & International Vocal Coach: Spring Groove
Casting Director: Beth Lipari and International Vocal Coach: Spring Groove taught a master class in auditioning at YADA. YADA students got the chance to learn the ins and outs of how to do a professional audition. Beth and Spring showed students what casting directors are looking for when casting musicals, tv, film and stage. Some our students got the chance to do a mock audition and get help on how to make it even better! Thanks, Beth and Spring for giving fantastic direction and advice to our students while making them feel very super special and relaxed! To see more photos, go to: https://yada.smugmug.com/BETH-LIPARI-MASTER-CLASS/n-kXBQWD
BETH LIPARI:
Beth Lipari is a TV/Film/Theatre Casting Director in Los Angeles. She has worked steadily over the past ten years on over 40 high profile projects. Highlight Credits: Encore (ABC); Cuz - Bros (CBS); Ten Days In The Valley (ABC); Impulse (You-Tube); Fifty Shades of Black (IM Global); The Axe Murders Of Villisca. ANNIE (The Hollywood Bowl directed by Michael Arden) TIME ALONE (LATC - Starring Tonya Pinkins; Written by Alessandro Camon); GREY GARDENS (Center Theatre Group - Starring Betty Buckley) For the last few years Lipari has served as the Casting Director for The Wallis Annenberg Center for The Performing Arts. Highlights: SPRING AWAKENING (B'way - The Wallis); FOR THE RECORD LIVE (Brat Pack, Scorsese, Baz - The Wallis); THE REVISIONIST ( Starring Tony Winner Deanna Dunagan- The Wallis); CITY OF CONVERSATION (Starring Emmy Winner/Oscar Nominee Christine Lahti/Jason Ritter/Georgia King); Winner of the Media Access Awards, Excellence In Casting. Winner of the Artios Award for the Casting Spring Awakening on B'way. 3 Time Artios Award nominee. Proud member of Local Union 399; Casting Society of America. Advocate for Nationwide inclusive Arts Education for all children K-12. Lipari has worked as an actress on Broadway. She likes to spend her off hours being a Mom and wife, as well as composing music.
SPRING GROOVE: