# Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts (YADA), YADA Studio City

> Theater and acting camp and acting and theater class · Studio City. Children's theater school founded in 1997, with a theater on West 3rd Street and a studio in Studio City. Kids rehearse and stage full musicals each season and take improv and sketch comedy classes.
- Ages: 5–17
- Price: From $185/day
- Sign-up: Registration open
- Address: 12745 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
- Website: https://yada.org
- Phone: (323) 655-9232
- On Summerground: https://summerground.com/studio-city/youth-academy-of-dramatic-arts-studio-city
- Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts (YADA)’s other locations: [YADA Third Street Theatre, Miracle Mile](https://summerground.com/miracle-mile/youth-academy-of-dramatic-arts-third-street.md)

## YADA Rocks in a Day

Theater and acting camp · Ages 5–16 · $185/day · 9am–3pm

Offered at both studios whenever school is out, including school holidays, spring break and summer. Each date has its own theme. No experience needed.

- Spring break: dates not posted yet
- Nov 11, 2026: Rocks in a Day: Wicked
- Nov 24, 2026: Rocks in a Day: Swifties
- Dec 23, 2026: Rocks in a Day: Mamma Mia!

- Sign up: https://yada.org/yada-rocks-in-a-day-2/

## Improv Classes

Acting and theater class · Ages 6–17 · $427/term

Saturdays at Third Street and Sundays in Studio City. Monthly one-day improv workshops (Fridays 4-6pm at Third Street, $60) are a way to try it first. An advanced improv troupe in Studio City is by audition.

- Sundays, 9–11am
- Fall 2026 (Session 4): Sep 12 – Oct 25, 2026

- 7 weeks, plus a $75 school-year administration fee.
- Financial aid or scholarships available.
- Sign up: https://yada.org/improv-class/

## Winter Musical: Les Miserables School Edition

Acting and theater class · Ages 6–16 · $1,310–$1,465/term

One three-hour rehearsal a week, on a weekday afternoon or a weekend, at Third Street or Studio City; all shows are at Third Street. Levels run from Primary (ages 6-8) to Master. Tuition includes two show tickets per child. Payment plans available.

- Wednesdays & Thursdays, 4–7pm
- Saturdays, 9am–12pm
- Saturdays, 12:45–3:45pm
- Saturdays, 4–7pm
- Sundays, 12:30–3:30pm
- Winter 2027: Jan 2 – Mar 19, 2027

- By level, plus a $38 materials fee and a $78 school-year administration fee.
- Financial aid or scholarships available.
- Sign up: https://yada.org/now-enrolling/les-miserables-2027/

Details from https://yada.org/programs/, checked October 7, 2026. Confirm prices and dates with the provider before signing up.