Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins - March 07 - March 17, 2019

Young Actors' Theatre

CREATIVE TEAM WHO'S WHO

Joe Dionisio

Director

Originally from the Bay Area, Joe moved to attend college at UC San Diego where he received his bachelor’s degree in Theatre. After receiving his degree, Joe worked with a few San Diego based theatre companies, including being stage manager for a production with Ion Theatre Company. He also was production stage manager for the Latin American Multimedia Company and their television production of Dos y Dos. For YAT, Joe has been both on stage and behind the scenes, and was stage manager for YAT’s productions of Grease, The Music Man, Hairspray, Shrek and Beauty and the Beast, as well as Director for Schoolhouse Rock, Legally Blonde, Peter & the Starcatcher and Seussical.
Matt Ignacio

Music Director

Matt is a cantor and director of the Youth Choir at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church. He is always thrilled to musically direct in YAT productions. He loves being able to work with such talented students. Previous shows include Aladdin, Elf, Alice in Wonderland, Bye Bye Birdie The Music Man, Mulan and The Jungle Book, jr.
Ricardo Valenzuela

Choreographer

Ricardo is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, NYC. He is a two time NYA nominee for Outstanding Direction & Choreography. As an actor, he played a star character in the Latin American television show Dos y Dos & Los Jumpitz. He has performed in local theatres around San Diego County and was a dance teacher and choreographer at SDCDA for over 11 years.
Jerrica Stone

Stage Manager

Jerrica is an accomplished musician who plays piano, strings and reeds. She's played in the orchestra for YAT productions, as well as being a Music Director for Millie, Into the Woods, and Lion King. She's been the Stage Manager for Peter and the Starcatcher, Seussical and more! She's excited to be a part of this production with good friends on the artistic team!