The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - August 11 - August 28, 2016

Young Actors' Theatre

Crew Who's Who

Perry Lee

Director/Choreographer

Perry studied at American Dramatic Academy for musical theatre. While in L.A., he trained with Jonathan Ingstrom, choreographer for a National Tour of 42nd Street and Chryssie Whitehead of the Broadway Revival of A Chorus Line (Kristine, “Sing!”). Since then he has choreographed and directed numerous shows. As an actor, he has performed all over San Diego for companies such as The Welk Resort, Starlight Theatre and Lambs Players Theatre. Perry loves being apart of this wonderful company; YAT has allowed him to express himself and his creativity.
Matthew Ignacio

Music Director

Matt is a cantor and director of the Youth Choir at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, where he recently starred as Joseph in the SJC Drama Ministry's production of Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He is always thrilled to musically direct in YAT productions. He loves being able to work with such talented students. Previous shows include Aladdin, Alice in Wonderland, Bye Bye Birdie, The Music Man, Mulan, Peter Pan, 13 the Musical, The Addams Family, and A Holiday To Remember.
Noah Hartwell

Assistant Director

Noah has been a member of YAT for as long as he can remember. He is so glad to have had the opportunity to be a helping hand during the process of this show! Credits: Ensemble in 42nd Street (SDMT), Thoroghly Modern Millie (Coronado Playhouse), and Link Larkin in Hairspray (YAT). Noah thanks all of his best buddies for being buddies :-) and thanks you for supporting live theatre!
Ethan Tarlov

Stage Manager

Ethan is a freshman in high school and has been involved in their drama department's tech program. Credits there include 12 Angry Men (Director's Assistant) and The Rainmaker (Assistant Light Tech). Ethan has also been involved at YAT, working both backstage and in the tech booth for Peter Pan, Honk, and Addam's Family. He would like to thank Perry for giving him this exciting opportunity.