Kathy Fait - Musician

Mrs. Fait directed childrens choirs from 1981 to 2020. She currently plays piano for the programs at The Evans School in La Jolla as well as Young Actors.

Deirdre Andrews - Director

​Miss Deirdre has been directing Young Actors for five decades. She received her BA in Theatre Arts from the University of Southern California, studied at the American Conservatory Theatre, and is a member of Screen Actors Guild. 

Meet our Team


Calling all Helpers!


Please contact Miss Deirdre if you can help at any of the Summer Sessions.  Your assistance is greatly appreciated and you can earn valuable volunteer and/or service hours in the process!  It is very rewarding and fulfilling...  contact Miss Deirdre right away, thank you!



Brandon Hill - Acting Coach

Brandon earned his degree from Mesa College's theatre arts program. He worked with Miss Deirdre and Young Actors for over a decade!

Deirdre Scanlon - Web Developer

Yes, the name's the same! Deirdre, or Little Deirdre as she's referred to in the family, is Miss Deirdre's niece from the East Coast. She has a B.A. in English and will be starting graduate school in the fall for an M.Ed. in Higher Education. Deirdre visits the West Coast as often as she can, so you might catch her helping out at one of the productions!

Meara Scanlon - Choreographer

Bio coming soon!

Liv Meloy - Choreographer

Bio and picture coming soon!

YOUNG ACTORS BRING JOY!