Theatre 360 takes an explicit stand against pay-to-play youth theatre: training first, casting second. Founded in 2000 by Devon Yates, the Pasadena school runs a genuine curriculum, semester-length classes in acting technique, scene study, vocal performance, musical-theatre dance, and improv comedy, for ages 3 through 19, from an Itty Bitty Broadway program for preschoolers to a pre-professional Academy intensive for teens.
Every class ends in a free showcase, and the separate production wing stages full youth musicals cast by audition (Legally Blonde was in production at verification, with spring shows already staged in 2026). Advanced classes carry real prerequisites, two to four years of prior training, which tells you the levels mean something. Instructors hold performing-arts degrees with teaching experience, and class sizes stay small.
The practical details are family-friendly: a $30 trial class credited toward tuition, sibling and multi-class discounts published, fall and spring semesters with camps filling summer and winter breaks, and annual NYC travel programs for kids and teens. Semester tuition itself is quoted on inquiry. Among youth programs in this directory, Theatre 360's published 2026 calendar was one of the most complete.
Techniques taught
- Eclectic / multi-technique: Schools that draw on several lineages and fit the tools to the actor, not the reverse.
- Improv and sketch: Improvisation and sketch training: agreement, spontaneity, and ensemble play.
- Comedy technique: Craft-first comedy training: joke structure, sitcom rhythm, and comedic character work.
Class types
- audition
Enrollment and schedule
Open enrollment online for classes (advanced levels have experience prerequisites); auditions apply to productions, not classes. Schedule: Semesters: Fall Sep-Dec (10-13 wks), Spring Jan-May (14-16 wks; Spring 2026 = Jan 9-May 9 with classes Mon/Tue/Thu/Sat); summer camps Jun-Aug in 1- and 2-week sessions; winter break camp late Dec. Duration: Classes 45 min - 2 hrs weekly; every class ends in a showcase at no extra cost.
Audit, trial, or intro class
Yes. Trial class $30, applied toward tuition upon enrollment
Published pricing
| Program | Published price | Source, as of |
|---|---|---|
| Trial class (credited to tuition if enrolled) | $30 | source 路 2026-07-16 |
| Sibling/multi-class discount | $80 off total | source 路 2026-07-16 |
| Triple-Threat discount (acting+singing+dance) | $150 off | source 路 2026-07-16 |
Prices are the school's own published rates on the dates shown. We never estimate prices. Always confirm before enrolling.
Instructors
- Devon Yates, Artistic/Executive Director (founder)
- Kelsey O'Keeffe, Instructor. Voice/dance
- Kevin Coubal, Instructor. Acting
- Farrah Gharibian, Instructor. Acting
- Maria Puig, Instructor. Dance
- John Paszkiewicz, Instructor. Dance
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Sources and verification
- Theatre 360 homepage, accessed 2026-07-16
- About Theatre 360, accessed 2026-07-16
- Theatre 360 FAQ, accessed 2026-07-16
- Spring 2026 Classes, accessed 2026-07-16
- Upcoming, Theatre 360, accessed 2026-07-16
Researched 2026-07-16, last verified 2026-07-16. Facts above come only from these sources. Anything we could not confirm is simply not shown. Report incorrect information or claim this listing if you represent the school.
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- How to choose an acting school in LA
- Types of acting classes, explained
- What acting classes cost in LA
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- How auditions and casting work in LA
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