YADA - Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts · Studio City
For students who have graduated from YADA's Primary or equivalent. Character development, vocal technique and choreography are introduced.
Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 – 7:00 PM · Kids
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YADA - Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts
Acting school in Studio City, Los Angeles
YADA - Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts is an acting school in Studio City, Los Angeles, that teaches audition prep, improv and scene study. As of October 28, 2026, Arlo lists 4 current classes at YADA - Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts, confirmed on the school's own site.
YADA (Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts) offers musical theatre productions, improv classes, comedy sketch writing, dance and audition workshops, vocal and acting lessons, summer camps, and related programs for children and teens. Age groups range from infants through teens, including YADA Minis and multi-age show and workshop offerings. Classes and productions are presented year-round and as camps or one-day programs, with references to Studio City and Third Street Theatre in the Los Angeles area.
At a glance
- What they teach
- Audition prep, Improv, Scene study
- Techniques
- Musical Improv, Comedy Sketch Writing, Audition Workshop, Dance Workshop
- Ages
- Kids, Teens
- Formats
- In person, Workshop, Multi-week course, Ongoing weekly, Intensive, Private coaching
From the school's own pages (yada.org), last checked October 8, 2026.
Current classes
4 current classes confirmed on the school's own site.
YADA - Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts · Studio City
Students have graduated from YADA's Level 1 or equivalent. Continuing growth in character development, vocal technique & choreography with addition of script analysis.
Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 – 7:00 PM · Kids
YADA - Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts · Studio City
For graduates from YADA's Level 2 or similar. Fast paced yet welcoming. More advanced skills in character development, vocal technique and challenging choreography.
Thu, Oct 29 · 4:00 – 7:00 PM · Kids
YADA - Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts · Mid-Wilshire
One-day short-form improv workshop to try improv before a full class; builds creativity, teamwork, and stage confidence.
Fri, Nov 6 · 4:00 – 6:00 PM · Drop-in · Kids
Teachers
Named on the school's site: Lani Shipman Walrod, Kim Harrigan, Carrie-ann Pishnak, Dan Graul, Nicholas Acciani, Rebecca Graul.