Young Actors Theatre — Attraction in La Mesa

So my wife had bought tickets online because my daughters class mate was performing in Beauty and the Beast. I have been to several big production plays, so to be honest, I didn't have my hopes up that the play was going to be entertaining. I couldn't have been more wrong in my life. It was very entertaining. The cast was brilliant in delivering every line, and the comedy relief was top notch. It had everything a big production had. Great set, great thespians, and great atmosphere. The ONLY thing I did dislike were all the parents of the children yelling how much they love them during the play. We do understand the parents love them, and I am sure the actors know that too (hence them physically being there). But in theater there are different ways of showing acts of love and kindness during their child's special performance. I just felt it was a little irreverent. All in all, it was one of the best plays I...

A teensy theater in an unimpressive location - you might think to pass it by. You'd be missing out on a true gem of East County. The productions here are top notch - frequently garnering national youth theater nominations and awards!

The directors are positive and bring casts up and together. They encourage teamwork and unity. The kids here bond and feel like YAT is their second home, Usually if they do one play, they end up doing many more. They also offer classes on theater-related topics, which are great! My children have been involved in both productions and classes for over 3 years...

As a YAcTor for 2 years now, this experience has been the best experience in my whole acting and singing career now. My first show there was Finding Nemo, Jr. as the role of Breeze and it was amazing! After that, I came back for more for the play Charle & the Chocolate Factory where I played the role of Mike Teavee, and it was SO much fun! I loved it so much that I came back and now, I'm in Beetlejuice, Jr. as Beetlejuice Clone 1! Being a YAcTor is so much fun and amazing!...