Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - November 14 - November 24, 2024
Young Actors' Theatre
Who's who
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Jean Isaac
Director
As the founder of Young Actors’ Theatre, Jean has been working with students and theatre for over 25 years. Jean and Young Actors’ Theatre have received numerous awards including the Channel 10 Leadership Award, multiple NYA Awards, and many more. Some of her favorite directing credits include: Beauty & the Beast, Les Miserables, Ragtime, Hairspray, West Side Story and Fiddler on the Roof.
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Ashlyn Bradfute
Choreographer
Ashlyn grew up dancing, singing and acting. She has also competed in many dance & vocal competitions over the years. She is professionally trained in many different styles of dance, however her favorites include Hip Hop and Tap. Although she has participated in many shows in the past, she recently joined us last year at YAT for Bring It On. You may have also seen her in Little Shop of Horrors & Anastasia. Ashlyn was the Assistant Choreographer for Finding Nemo Jr. this past spring. Ashlyn is so happy she has found a family here at YAT and is so excited to share what she has to offer with these kids as she choreographs her first show here.
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Matt Ignacio
Music Director
Over the past 10+ years, Matt Ignacio has musically directed productions with theatre companies and schools all over San Diego including Blindspot Collective, San Diego Musical Theatre, Teatro San Diego, Tenth Avenue Arts, and Young Actors’ Theatre. Matt is the artistic director and chorus leader for Tremble Clefs, a singing therapy program for people living with Parkinson’s. He also directs the Glenaires choir at La Costa Glen and serves as music director at St. John of the Cross Church. A San Diego native, Matt performs as a vocalist throughout the county, as a founding member of The Explorers (San Diego Zoo’s a cappella group) and with the Tinseltone Carolers. mattignacio.com
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