Co-Owner Lani was raised in Hawaii and is the fourth generation in a family of writers, dancers, singers, actors, producers and directors. A graduate of Beverly Hills High School, she received her BFA degree in Acting from the University of Southern California. Having received a wonderful children’s theatre experience, she feels that working with children […]
Co-Owner Kim has co-owned YADA for 24 years and has directed children for over 16 years in the Los Angeles area. She comes from a small town in Iowa where theatre was her life as a child. She started YADA in order to create a healthy, supportive environment for kids to play and have fun. […]
Chief Operating Officer | Technical Director | Director Dan Graul (He/They) is the COO and Technical Director. Dan’s journey with YADA began in 2007 as a Director and he’s served in many capacities since then. Long been driven by a desire to collaborate, Dan’s passions moved him from school choirs into theatre performance, direction, design […]
Musical Supervisor | Director Rebecca started playing piano for musical theater at 17 and has never stopped! Aside from being YADA’s music supervisor, she works regularly as a musical director, vocal coach, and pianist for theatre all over Los Angeles and is a Center Theater Group Teaching Artist. Rebecca campaigns for the accessibility of the […]
