NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR
YaYa’s Performance Academy is a youth and family based program that provides the community with the opportunity to actively participate in and explore the art of musical theatre in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment. Our goal is to keep the performing arts alive in our community. We plan to do this by producing high quality productions and training participants in singing, acting, and dancing, while at the same time building strong family and community relationships.
We celebrate diversity and welcome participants of all backgrounds, abilities, and levels of experience. We believe theatre is a way to bond families and unite our diverse community in a collaborative art form. All who enroll and complete the training are guaranteed a role in the show.
We are very excited to feature these amazingly talented and dedicated performers in Yaya’s Performance Academy’s 1st ever virtual production! In unprecedented times these performers have shown true dedication to their art by learning, rehearsing, and training online. They have had to learn to record audio and video at home as well as record live while interacting with their fellow actors on Zoom.
The cast, staff, crew, and parents have worked tirelessly to contribute to this magical production. We miss being together in person, but we are fortunate to have the opportunity to be together online and create this innovative alternative to being on stage.
We will miss hearing our audience reactions live, so be sure to reach out on our social media platforms on Facebook (YaYa's Performance Academy) and Instagram (yayasperformanceacademy) to let us know you are watching.
We look forward to the day we can perform on stage together with a live audience again. In the meantime, check out our virtual options for spring starting up in late February on our website at www.yayasacademy.com.
Thank you for your continued support during these difficult times. YaYa's Performance Academy would not exist without the support of our amazing community. Stay safe, stay healthy, be kind, and don't forget to wear a mask :)
We hope you enjoy the show!
Lynsie McCullough-Seeds
Director
