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"A THEATRE EXPERIENCE THAT LASTS A LIFETIME"
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A Young Actors' Theatre premiere AND a San Diego Youth Theatre premiere:
Beetlejuice, jr.
Director and Choreographer:
Katie Wallace
Katie Wallace is a San Diego based theatre director and choreographer. She has a passion for tap and contemporary dance which enriches her approach to storytelling. She has worked artistically with multiple theaters and studios across San Diego county but will always call Young Actors' Theatre her artistic home. She is the Corporate Relations Manager at La Jolla Playhouse by day and takes great pride in doing all she can to advance arts and culture in San Diego. Some of her favorite credits include: Junie B. Jones (YAT), Descendants (YAT), Guys & Dolls (WHHS), Thoroughly Modern Millie (CPH) and West Side Story (YAT).
Music Director:
Erin Vanderhyde
Erin Vanderhyde is happy to return to YAT wearing a new hat. Shows with YAT Include Legally blonde, Footloose, Godspell, Jesus Christ Superstar but she may be remembered most for her role as Motormouth Maybelle in Hairspray. Erin is now a wife and mother of a two year-old named August. Erin still performs; most recently in Color Purple as Sophia/Church Lady at New Village Arts. She has also music directed a couple projects; Seussical Jr. at Trinity Theatre Company, and Finding Nemo Jr with Center Stage Productions. But she is really just starting to use that Music Degree she earned from SDSU. She has given voice coaching and group vocal coaching at Project Performer and Traveling Music. She is happy to return to YAT where she started. She hopes you enjoy the show!!!“ shout out to my husband Chris!”
Stage Manager:
Alicia Campen
Alicia Campen is excited to return to YAT and work on another Katie show. She grew up singing, acting and dancing and is passionate about sharing her love of theatre with the new generation. Alicia works as a corporate trainer and project manager for a tech company and in her spare time takes tap and jazz lessons and takes care of her three kids, one of which is in the current YAT show, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! Alicia worked on Junie B. Jones and Descendants at YAT and believes Beetlejuice will be the best one yet!
Assistant Director and Choreographer:
Ezri Alvarez
Ezri is a seasoned performer and is working on building her behind the table resume. Her favorite credits include; JUNIE B. JONES (Artistic Team Intern), CAMP ROCK (Assistant Choreographer) and JINGLE ALL THE WAY (Choreographer). Performance; 13 (Lucy), BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL (Nautica), SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: THE NEW MUSICAL (Sandy Cheeks) and POPSTARS: THE 90’S MUSICAL (Steffi). Ezri is so excited to be a part of this awesome production and to work alongside Katie once again!
Assistant Stage Manager:
Ashlyn Bradfute
Ashlyn grew up immersed in the world of performing arts, having danced, sung, and acted from a young age. She has also competed in numerous dance and vocal competitions over the years. Although trained in many styles of dance, her favorites include Hip Hop and Tap. While she has been involved in a variety of productions, Ashlyn recently joined YAT a little over a year ago. You may have seen her in shows like Bring It On, Little Shop of Horrors and Anastasia. She served as the Assistant Choreographer for Finding Nemo Jr. last spring, as well as Choreographer of Charlie & The Chocolate Factory. Ashlyn is thrilled to continue her journey at YAT as she taps into the technical side of things.