Welcome to TYP!
Hello! And welcome to TYP (or "Tip" as we say!) , La Mesa's premiere youth acting school and production company that specializes in musicals, plays and short films. Your generous support and contributions will enable our nonprofit to fund its mission of quality performances and training in order to grow the arts in our community!
About Us
Training
Unique Performance Opportunities
Award Winning Teachers
Acting Coaching and Singing Lessons in San Diego. Learn the crafts of Acting, Classical, Contemporary, Rock and Broadway Singing, Performance Techniques, Stage Combat and More!
Award Winning Teachers
Unique Performance Opportunities
Award Winning Teachers
Train with San Diego's international award winning professional actors
Unique Performance Opportunities
Unique Performance Opportunities
Unique Performance Opportunities
Bold and exciting professional work uniquely aimed to develop and inspire emerging young artists
UPCOMING CAMPS IN 2023
SPRING BREAK JUST GOT EXCITING!
We have 3 one-week camps for all ages. You will sing and dance to some of your favorite show highlights! Each camp is geared toward its students. There will be one full company number taught along with solos and small group songs to increase each students skills.
SUMMER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER
These camps are for young performers ages 7-14 and are two weeks long. At the end of the two weeks, students will perform a fully staged, one hour show complete with costumes, props, and stage lighting. This camp WILL be the highlight of your summer! We hope you will join us!
TYP's best young artists sing their favorite songs for you!
February 11TH, 2023
We hope you will join us for this special night!
All proceeds go to our nonprofit youth arts programs.
March 3-April 2, 2023
TYP presents the Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapin. The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. Everyone's wish is granted, but there are consequences.
Running April 14-16, 2023
The Wizard of Oz
Please join our Junior company members as they present a one-hour version of the classic musical The Wizard of Oz. You will follow Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion and all of their famous friends down the Yellow Brick Road and straight to Emerald City.
February-July 2023
TYP's 2023 Season
We hope you will join us as some of TYP's most popular young artists perform in four shows: Into the Woods. The Wizard of Oz, Young Artists Cabaret, and Something Rotten. Tickets are NOW on sale!
All proceeds go to our nonprofit youth arts programs.
A Midsummer night's dream is now available for streaming
A Midsummer Night's Dream is a comedy written by William Shakespeare c. 1595. It's a story of order and disorder, reality and appearance and love and marriage. Theseus, Duke of Athens, and Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons are to be married and great celebrations are planned... Until things get royally "Pucked!"
TYP's leadership programs
Youth Board of Directors and Creative Staff
TYP has a Youth Board of Directors, as well as, mentorship programs for teaching and artistic teams.
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Our Award Winning Young Artists anD Projects
Congratulations to all award winners and nominees of the National Youth Arts Awards!!
We are honored to be a part of this prestigious group! Find out more about them at www.nationalyouththeatre.com
Updated COVID-19 Policy
TYP is committed to the safety of our performers and audience. Currently, as per Actors Equity Association, COVID-19 vaccination records are NOT required for the audienceWe will continue to update this policy as necessary. Thank you, and... Enjoy the show!