TADA! Youth Theater
About
NoMad youth musical theater company with Drama Desk Award and free ensemble
TADA! Youth Theater operates from its 15 W 28th Street venue in NoMad, producing original musicals for family audiences and running year-round musical theater classes. The company is a Drama Desk award-winning non-profit and runs in-school residencies across all five boroughs.
Programs for Kids and Teens
Wide-ranging classes and camps for ages 5-18:
- Summer camps split by age (5-7 and 8-12)
- Year-round musical theater classes
- School break camps
- Fall, winter, spring class sessions
- Free Resident Youth Ensemble (ages 8-18, audition-based)
- In-school residencies and partnerships
What's Included
- Original musicals produced specifically for youth performers
- Financial assistance via "Arts for All" program
- Full free ensemble track for committed teens
Experience
The Resident Youth Ensemble is the standout: a free, audition-based year-round program with full production opportunities. Drama Desk recognition signals national-level professional quality in original work.