Dare to Dream, jr. - November 06 - November 16, 2025
Young Actors' Theatre
Crew Who's Who
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Christine Cordova
Director
Christine Cordova has been involved with youth theatre in San Diego for over 35 years. She brings the unique perspective of both parent and director, having raised 5 children in the world of theater. She is especially thrilled to have her son, Marc, as choreographer - and three of her grandchildren performing in the cast! She is grateful to have them here at YAT. A few of Christine’s favorite directing credits include The Wizard of Oz, Shrek, The Little Mermaid, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Peter Pan, and Finding Nemo. She currently serves as a Performance Expert at El Capitan HIgh School, where she will be directing Dare to Dream Jr in the Spring! “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them” ~Walt Disney
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Kailee Ash-Ray
Music Director
Kailee Ash-Ray is a Playwright, Music Director, Vocal Coach and Teaching Artist originally from Illinois, but currently resides in San Diego, California. She graduated with a BFA from Millikin University in K-12 Music Education and taught Middle School band at MSA for 2 years. Currently, Kailee runs an independent vocal coach practice and serves as a Music Director for companies all over the county. Local music directing credits include: Spelling Bee (YAT), James and the Giant Peach (JT), Curtains (CPH), Sweeney Todd (CPH), 13 The Musical (YAT), Grace for President (JT), Finding Nemo Jr. (YAT) and Tuck Everlasting (YAT).
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Ruby Smith
Student Director
Ruby is 16 years old and a junior in high school. She has been a part of multiple productions since she was 8 years old. Some of her past productions she’s been in include, The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee (swing), Mean Girls (Rachel H/Featured Dancer/Greek Chorus), Finding Nemo (Dory) and Camp rock (Mitchie Torres). She is so incredibly grateful for this opportunity to work alongside this amazing team and bring this show to life!!! This is her first show working behind the scenes and she would like to thank Christine for this amazing opportunity!
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