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Josiah Haan
Director
Josiah is so excited for YPT's production of Matilda! He has enjoyed working with this wonderful team to create such a beautiful production. Josiah works as the Artistic Director for YPT and is an Instructional Coordinator for Theatre at SCC. He could not be more proud of all of the students involved and would like thank the production team and all of the incredible parent crews for their hard work to make this show a success!
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Suzanne Salmo
Music Director
Suzanne Salmo is in her 10th year as Music Director for Young People’s Theater. She has over 45 years experience as a pianist, church musician, and pit member. Suzanne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked at United Services for Children for 27 years. Her children, Anna and Andrew, are alums of YPT. She would like to thank her kids and her husband, Paul, for their tremendous support and their love of theater!
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Abby Turner
Choreographer
Abby Turner is thrilled to be a part of this production of Matilda. Abby is currently pursuing a degree in Theatre Education at SIUE. She hopes to eventually be able to work full time as a theatre teacher and director. Some previous credits include Anastasia (Choreographer), Seussical (Choreographer), Finding Nemo Jr. (Director/Choreographer), and Honk Jr (Director/Choreographer). She would like to thank Josiah for giving her this opportunity.
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Abby Myers
Student Director/Assistant Stage Manager
Abby is a Senior at Francis Howell Central High School, and this is her fourth show at YPT. In the fall, she plans to attend SIUE to get a degree in theatre education. She would like to thank Josiah, Ryne, and Abby for everything they've taught her throughout this show! And finally, she hopes you enjoy the show!!!
