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
SPRING 2023 CLASSES
This session begins the week of March 27
UKULELE CLASS-MONDAYS
5PM-6PM -MARCH 27-MAY 22, $200
10 MINUTE PLAYS DIRECTING CLASS WITH JORDAN MILLER
TUESDAYS 4:30PM-6PM MARCH 28-MAY 23, $250
STAGE COMBAT
TUESDAYS 6:30PM-8PM, MARCH 28-MAY 23, $250
VOCAL TECHNIQUES CLASS
WEDNESDAYS 6PM-7:30PM, MARCH 29-MAY 24, $250
DISNEY MUSICAL THEATER CLASS
THURSDAYS 4:30PM-6:30PM APRIL 20-JUNE 8, $225
Registration is open on our CLASSES AND AUDITIONS page.
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!
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.
All proceeds go to our nonprofit youth arts programs.
A SPECIAL EVENT: MUSICAL MAD LIBS
Join your favorite TYP Young Artists as they sing some of your favorite musical theatre songs mad libs style. They pick the song and you pick the lyrics! Each evening will feature 12 singers and the audience rewrites the lyrics to some of Broadway's most popular songs. There will be a free drink and popcorn!
TYP's best young artists sing their favorite songs for you!
May 6TH, 2023
We hope you will join us for this special night!
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!
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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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!