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  • Classes and Auditions
  • Performances
  • Camp Registration
  • TYP Costume Rentals
  • Cabaret Calendar
  • Mission Statement
  • Diversity & Equity Plan
  • Donate
  • Contact Us
  • Testimonials
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Class registration

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Class descriptions!!!

SPRING AND FALL CLASSES 2025

    Class Schedule for SPRING 2025--Classes are limited in sIZE

    4/9/25-5/21/25

    VOCAL TECHNIQUES Class

    Wednesdays 6pm-7:30pm

    7960 University Ave, Suite 240, La Mesa, CA 91942

    Event Details

    4/9/25-5/21/25

    VOCAL TECHNIQUES Class

    Students of all ages will learn the basics of singing, such as, building skills in singing on key, understanding tempos, acting with full ex...

    Event Details

    Wednesdays 6pm-7:30pm

    7960 University Ave, Suite 240, La Mesa, CA 91942

    4/7/25-5/19/25

    STAGE COMBAT-Multiple Weapons for the Stage-all ages

    Mondays 6:00pm-7:30pm

    7960 University Ave, Suite 240, La Mesa, CA 91942

    Event Details

    4/7/25-5/19/25

    STAGE COMBAT-Multiple Weapons for the Stage-all ages

    Learn the fundamentals of swordplay for the stage. This class is for all ages and levels and will include rapier and dagger, staff, and broa...

    Event Details

    Mondays 6:00pm-7:30pm

    7960 University Ave, Suite 240, La Mesa, CA 91942

    4/7/25-5/19/25

    ACTING AND DIRECTING CLASS for all ages-Mondays

    Mondays 4:30pm

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    6pm

    7960 University Ave, Suite 240, La Mesa, CA 91942

    Event Details

    4/7/25-5/19/25

    ACTING AND DIRECTING CLASS for all ages-Mondays

    This class covers practical skills for acting and directing: how to analyze a script, develop a process for creating characters, and the fun...

    Event Details

    Mondays 4:30pm

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    6pm

    7960 University Ave, Suite 240, La Mesa, CA 91942

    4/8/25-5/20/25

    COSTUME AND PROP DESIGN CLASS for GREASE for all ages-Tuesdays

    Tuesdays 6:00pm

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    7:30pm

    7960 University Ave, Suite 240, La Mesa, CA 91942

    Event Details

    4/8/25-5/20/25

    COSTUME AND PROP DESIGN CLASS for GREASE for all ages-Tuesdays

    This course is an introduction to the function of theatrical costume and props with a discussion of the contribution to the total aesthetic ...

    Event Details

    Tuesdays 6:00pm

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    7:30pm

    7960 University Ave, Suite 240, La Mesa, CA 91942

    Scholarship Opportunities

    Three Scholarship Categories

    Merit scholarships are based on a high level of artistic ability and potential (students must submit a video audition).  Please email Jessica Couto at jessica@typsandiego.org for more information.


    Need-based scholarships are awarded as a work study program (students volunteer 2-6 hours per week), 

    Students and family members may volunteer hours to help with costume creation and repairs, building sets, creating props, or as crew for our shows in exchange for a reduced tuition for classes.


    TYP Opportunity Scholarship is designed to assist historically underrepresented populations in the study of theatre and music.  The Opportunity scholarship is open to students of Black and Latinx descent and seeks to help these young artists overcome financial obstacles that might prevent them from achieving their full potential.  


    Families are asked to send a letter expressing why their young artist would like to study with our company and why they qualify for one or more of our scholarships.  Please email Jessica Couto at jessica@typsandiego.org for more information.  Our Board of Directors reviews all applications every other month and mainly awards 50% tuition scholarships.  

    Auditions for OUR Second SHOW OF THE 2025 SEASON

    Show Information

    TYP is holding auditions for GREASE, our second show of the 2025 season, on Monday, March 17 from 4:30pm-9pm at our rehearsal space at 7960 University Ave, Suite 240/250,  La Mesa CA 91942.  Callbacks are by invitation only on Tuesday, March 18 from 4:30pm-8:30pm.  This show is for actors 12 years old and older.  To register for an audition time, please email your headshot and resume to Jessica at jessica@typsandiego.org.  Please prepare a one-minute song selection in a musical theater style.  You will sing with a backing track that you provide.  NO a cappella auditions.  Please check-in 15 minutes prior to your audition time.  We will consider video auditions.

    **If you have been in one of our shows over the past year, then you are not required to  audition. However, you must send us an email indicating your interest. You will be invited straight to callbacks.  


    We are looking for a diverse cast to bring this popular musical to life.  We will consider double casting some of the roles if needed.  Please let us know if you are interested in splitting a role with another actor.  The rehearsal and show schedule are below.  Actors are allowed two conflicts, but we prefer they not have any conflicts.  You are not allowed to have a conflict the two week before tech or during tech week.  There is a production fee of $400 for company members, $500 for non-company members, and parents are required to volunteer at the box office for two performances.  If you have any questions, then please contact Jessica at jessica@typsandiego.org.  


    Show Dates:

    6/6, Friday at 7pm

    6/7, Saturday at 7pm

    6/8, Sunday at 3pm

    6/13, Friday at 7pm

    6/14, Saturday at 7pm

    6/15, Sunday at 3pm

    6/20, Friday at 7pm

    6/21, Saturday at 7pm

    6/22, Sunday at 3pm

    6/26, Thursday at 7pm Sing-A-Long and Costume Contest

    6/27, Friday at 7pm

    6/28, Saturday at 7pm

    6/29, Sunday at 3pm

    Rehearsal Dates:

    4/5, Saturday 4pm-8pm

    4/6, Sunday 4pm-8pm

    4/12, Saturday 4pm-8pm

    4/13, Sunday 4pm-8pm

    4/19, Saturday 12pm-6pm

    NO REHEARSAL 4/20 FOR EASTER HOLIDAY

    4/26, Saturday 12pm-5pm (cabaret this night)

    4/27, Sunday 3pm-8pm

    5/3, Saturday 12pm-6pm

    5/4, Sunday 3pm-8pm

    5/10, Saturday 12pm-6pm

    5/11, Sunday 3pm-8pm 

    5/17, Saturday 12pm-6pm

    5/18, Sunday 3pm-8pm

    5/24, Saturday 12pm-6pm

    5/25, Sunday 3pm-8pm

    5/31, Saturday 12pm-6pm

    6/1, Sunday 3pm-8pm

    Tech rehearsal-

    6/2, Monday 5pm-9pm-Tech

    6/3, Tuesday 5pm-9pm-Tech

    6/4, Wednesday 5pm-9pm-Tech/Dress

    6/5, Thursday 5pm-9pm-Tech/Dress

    CONFLICTS ARE NOT ALLOWED 5/24-6/5 for any reason.  Please do not audition for this show if you are not available for these dates.

    audition notice for Halloween 2025

    5th Annual All Hallows' Eve Musical Review

    All roles are open. We are looking for a wide range of individual actors to create a show around.  Each role is written for a specific actor.  Video auditions are due by Friday, August 22, 2025 by 9pm. Please prepare a 1-2 minute song selection in any style and submit a current headshot and resume.  Email your video and materials to jessica@typsandiego.org or send a YouTube or Vimeo link. Callbacks will be in person by invitation only to sing from the show  at our rehearsal space at 7960 University Ave, Suite 240, La Mesa, CA 91942. Rehearsals are Fridays 5pm-8pm, Saturdays 12pm-6pm and Sundays 3pm-8pm, plus one Monday starting September 8 thru October 13, plus October  14, 15, 16, and 17 from 4:30pm-8:30pm. Performances will run from October 18 to October 27, 2024 at our theater space in La Mesa.

    For This Production: If you are cast, then there is a production fee of $250.  Parents are required to volunteer at two of the performances.

    **If you have been in one of our shows over the past year, then you are not required to submit an audition video. However, you must send us an email indicating your interest. You will be invited straight to callbacks.  

    Please email Jessica with any questions. We hope you will join us for this hilarious holiday show!


    Synopsis

    The goblins are haunting, the monsters will mash, it's time to get ready for our Halloween bash. Join the best young performers in San Diego as they perform some the best known spooky songs for you. It is a spectacular event of music, light, drama, and dance! We hope you will join us for a concert you won't want to miss!


    Show Dates:

    10/17, Friday at 7pm

    10/18, Saturday at 7pm

    10/19, Sunday at 3pm

    10/24, Friday at 7pm

    10/25, Saturday at 7pm

    10/26, Sunday at 3pm

    Rehearsals:
    9/7 Sunday 5:30pm-8:30pm
    9/14 Sunday 5:30pm-8:30pm
    9/19 Friday 5pm-8pm

    9/20 Saturday 12pm-6pm

    9/21 Sunday 3pm-8pm
    9/27 Saturday 12pm-5pm
    9/28 Sunday 3pm-8pm
    10/3 Friday 5pm-8pm
    10/4 Saturday 12pm-6pm
    10/5 Sunday 3pm-8pm
    10/10 Friday 5pm-8pm

    10/11 Saturday 12pm-6pm

    10/12 Sunday 3pm-8pm
    10/13 Monday tech 5pm-9pm
    10/14 Tuesday tech 5pm-9pm
    10/15 Wednesday tech/dress 5pm-9pm
    10/16 Thursday tech/dress 5pm-9pm


    audition notice for Christmas 2025

    TYP'S HOLIDAY MUSICAL SPECTACULAR 2025

    All roles are open. We are looking for a wide range of individual actors to create a show around.  Each role is written for a specific actor.  Video auditions are due by Wednesday, October 1, 2025 by 9pm. Please prepare a 1-2 minute song in any style and submit a current headshot and resume.  Email your video and materials to jessica@typsandiego.org or send a YouTube or Vimeo link. Callbacks will be in person by invitation only to read from the show  at our rehearsal space at 7960 University Ave, Suite 240, La Mesa, CA 91942. Rehearsals are Fridays 5pm-8:30pm, Saturdays 12pm-6pm and Sundays 3pm-8pm starting November 1 thru November 30, plus a few added days to work around the fall break. Please see the full list below.  Performances will run from December 5 to December 21, 2025 at our theater space in La Mesa.

    For This Production: If you are cast, then there is a production fee of $350 ($250 for company members).  Parents are required to volunteer at two of the performances.

    **If you have been in one of our shows over the past year, then you are not required to submit an audition video. However, you must send us an email indicating your interest. You will be invited straight to callbacks.  

    Please email Jessica with any questions. We hope you will join us for this hilarious holiday show!


    Synopsis

    Please join Theater for Young Professionals this holiday season for their fourth original production, TYP's Holiday Spectacular is written and arranged by  Jordan Miller and Jessica Couto.  This show will be a musical celebration of holiday music over the past 100 years.  


    Show Dates:

    12/5 at 7pm
    12/6 at 7pm
    12/7 at 3pm
    12/12 at 7pm
    12/13 at 7pm
    12/14 at 3pm
    12/19 at 7pm
    12/20 at 7pm
    12/21 at 3pm

    Rehearsals:

    11/1 Saturday 4pm-9pm
    11/2 Sunday 4pm-8pm
    11/6 Thursday 5pm-8pm

    11/8 Saturday 4pm-8pm
    11/9 Sunday 4pm-8pm
    11/13 Thursday 5pm-8pm
    11/15 Saturday 4pm-8pm
    11/16 Sunday 4pm-8pm

    11/17 Monday 5pm-8pm
    11/20 Thursday 5pm-8pm

    11/21 Friday 5pm-8:30pm

    11/22 Saturday 12pm-6pm

    11/30 Sunday 2pm-8pm
    12/1 Monday tech 5pm-9pm
    12/2Tuesday tech 5pm-9pm
    12/3 Wednesday tech/dress 5pm-9pm
    12/4 Thursday tech/dress 5pm-9pm

    Conflicts are NOT allowed 11/22-12/4


    Private lessons/coaching

    Voice Lessons/Audition Coaching with Jessica

    BA Vocal Performance, College Of Charleston

    MM Vocal Performance, University of Wisconsin-Madison

    DMA Candidate in Vocal Performance, University of Wisconsin-Madison

    Member of Actor's Equity Association and SAG/AFTRA

    Finalist:  Bel Canto Chorus Regional Artist Competition

    Winner: 2016 National Youth Arts, Best Director, "Suessical"

    Winner: 2013 Craig Noel Awards, Best Ensemble, "Les Miserables"

    Jessica's coachings and lessons draw heavily on her extensive classical music background.  She specializes in music and vocal lessons for all ages, male and female, regarding building vocal technique, vocal performance coaching, and dramatic interpretation for Broadway, contemporay musical theater, belting, pop/rock musical theater as well as classical  sacred music and opera from the Baroque period to 20th century music.  She was a Voice Professor at Beloit College (WI) and the teaching assistant to the voice faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison during her graduate work.  She is well versed in foreign languages which include French, German, Italian, Spanish, Czech, Norwegian, Swedish and Danish.  

    Voice Lessons/Acting Lessons with Jordan

    BFA Acting, North Carolina School of the Arts

    Member of Actor's Equity Association

    Winner: 2013 Craig Noel Award, Best Ensemble "Les Miserables"

    Nominee: 2013 Craig Noel Award Best Featured Actor in a Musical, "Enjolras, Les Miserables" 

    Winner: 2009 San Diego Craig Noel Award, Best Featured Male in a Musical  "Volodya, Bed and Sofa" 

    Winner: 2008 Inland Circle Theater's Guild Excellence in Theater Award, "Frank Butler, Annie Get Your Gun" 

    Jordan has taught lessons for children, teens and adults in acting, Shakespeare, musical theater, stage combat,  and opera aria performance. Jordan has worked in all acting industries including live theatre, regional musical theater, film, television, commercials, live action stunt shows, radio and the occasional international cruise ship!  He served as resident director for Point Loma Opera Theatre from 2015-2017, and has directed for several professional theaters including Lamb's Players Theatre, where he currently serves as resident Fight Director.  Whether you are looking for coaching in straight plays, musical theatre, film or television, his conservatory classical acting training and performance background enable him to teach in-depth acting craft and stage techniques for beginner through advanced based on the philosophies and techniques of Stanislavsky, Uta Hagen, and primarily from his Alma Mater's Dean and mentor: Gerald Freedman, whose methods are outlined in "The School of Doing" acting instructional book by UNSCA alum Isaac Klein. 

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    Acting Classes Summary

    Classes are ongoing and always evolving based on the unique chemistry of the actors involved! Therefore: no two "acting" classes are ever alike!   We primarily focus on dramatic text delivery techniques, emotional recall (IE "The Method") exercises, and scene work/character study.  Additionally: we offer specialty skills such as stage combat, dance, music theory, singing of all music styles, and even technical/production elements, such as direction, lighting, costuming and accent work!  Classes are offered at  beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.  


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