Administrative Assistant Talia is an actor and arts educator originally from Oakland, CA. She received her BFA in Acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University. She loves working with the next generation of performing artists and is constantly inspired by their energy and creativity. She is thrilled to be part of the amazing team […]
Administrative Assistant Quinn brings a wealth of experience in administration, event coordination, and production support. Most recently, Quinn worked at Paramount Pictures as an Administrative Assistant, where they supported operations across departments, managed scheduling and communications, and coordinated teams for live studio events. Quinn has also contributed to high-profile projects with VTProDesign, Netflix, and several […]
Administrative Assistant Anna Kupershmidt is an accomplished Stage Manager with over a decade of experience in professional theatre production. A graduate of the LACC Technical Theatre Academy, she has collaborated with renowned theatrical companies including Classical Theatre of Harlem, Theatre Dybbuk, Action Horizons Stunts, Theatre Movement Bazaar, and Sacred Fools LA, among many others. In […]
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 […]