TADA! Youth Theater, founded in 1984 is a
New York City
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theater company that runs several programs for children and young adults, including original mainstage productions and arts education programs.
History
TADA! Youth Theater produces three original musical theater productions a year, offering pre-professional training through the Resident Youth Ensemble composed of over 80 New York City kids ages 8–18, in-school Arts Education residencies and after-school programs, and theater classes for kids of all ages taught by professional teaching artists and for which need-based scholarships are available.
The company has commissioned the creation of dozens of original musicals since founded in 1984, such as;
*1984, 2000 - ''Little House of Cookies'' (adapted by Janine Nina Trevins, music and lyrics by Joel Gelpe);
*2008 - ''Golly Gee Whiz'', (Music, book and lyrics by Eric Rockwell and Joanne Bogart);
*2011 - ''Odd Day Rain'', (book by Janine Nina Trevens, music and lyrics by Deirdre Broderick);
*''Princess Phooey'' (Book and lyrics by Lisa Diana Shapiro, music by Eric Rockwell);
*''Up To You'' (book and music by Eric Rockwell, lyrics by Joanne Bogart).
The ensemble performs three pre-professional musicals a year, open to the public. Members also receive free vocal, acting, and dance training. Several TADA! participants of the ensemble have gained publicity since participating in the program, including
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Josh Peck,
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Mizuo Peck
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Life and career
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. The education programs offer classes to children. Included in the education department are outreach programs, which provide classes at schools in boroughs other than Manhattan.
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Drama Desk Award winners
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Children's Theatre companies in New York City