Disney's High School Musical - July 20 - July 30, 2017
Young Actors' Theatre
CREATIVE TEAM
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Makenzie Plumb
Director
Makenzie is excited to be making her YAT debut directing High School Musical. She is currently the drama teacher at Hillsdale Middle School putting on three major musicals a year. At the age of 8 she found her love for performing and hasn't stopped since. Some of her favorite performing roles include Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Logainne (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), and Dorothy (The Wizard of Oz). As a director, her most recent favorite has been The Lion King Jr. and Honk! Jr. It has been a joy spending time with these amazingly talented and hard-working kids this summer! She thanks God first for constant strength, patience, and passion. She is grateful to her creative team and the incredible parents who put in long hours to make this show happen! Go Wildcats!
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Matthew Igancio
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, Schoolhouse Rocks, The Jungle Book and Mulan.
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Alexa Cohen
Choreographer
Alexa Cohen is a current college student studying theatre and elementary education. She has had the pleasure to work and train with some amazing mentors at YAT and other companies in San Diego. Some favorite roles include, Marcy Park (Spelling Bee), Peppermint Patty (Snoopy), Anybody's (West Side Story) and currently Pilar in Legally Blonde. After graduating as captain of her high school dance team, she has gotten to continue her passion for dance by teaching. Recent choreographer credits include Peter Pan at MHA, Schoolhouse Rock, A Holiday to Remember, Jungle Book, and YAT camps/classes. She is thrilled and honored to be apart of this artistic team for such a fun show!
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