Young Actors' Theatre

Young Actors' Theatre

YOUNG ACTORS' THEATRE is a non-profit, award winning, national youth & community theatre. Young Actors' Theatre is a California 501(c)(3) Non-profit.

Young Actors’ Theatre is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization. We believe that people of all races, ethnicities, religions, LGBTQIA+, Gender non-conforming artists, and the differently abled, shall be allowed to follow their dreams so that they can find their voice. We believe that students shall be respected in all aspects of the theatrical process, and

09/30/2024

🎶We see a Brand New You🎶

And that’s a wrap! 🎬 THANK YOU to everyone who had any part of the show…. From being a cast member, volunteer, artistic team member, staff, crew member, patron, family & friends, all of YOU!

If you attended any of our 13! the Musical performances, we are asking that you complete the post show survey. Your participation helps us to pick our nominees for our Pajama Awards, along with provides us value feedback. The survey will be open for 2 weeks! All responses are 100% anonymous.

https://forms.gle/FoB3n3zuDMy3Mc5k7

https://www.yatsandiego.org/13-the-musical-2024

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09/28/2024

We are back another with a 2 show YAT Industry DAY! 😍 All tickets are only $13 cash or card, today, Saturday, September 28th at 1:00pm or 6:00pm… at the door only! See you there!

Don’t miss 13! the Musical! Do you have your tickets yet?? 👏🏻

**13 the Musical has a rating of PG and does include some mature content. Please reach out to us if you have any questions**

Don’t forget to use your favorite YAcTors discount code for 50% off tickets. Don’t know anyone in the cast, check the comments. Cast members please drop your codes below 👇🏻

Production Dates:
September 20-29, 2024

Remaining Production Dates:
September 28 at 6:00
September 28 & 29 at 1:00pm

Production Location:
Cuyamaca College
900 Rancho San Diego Pkwy
El Cajon, CA 92019

https://www.yatsandiego.org/13-the-musical-2024

#13

Photos from Young Actors' Theatre's post 09/27/2024

TONIGHT is opening night for our second 13! the Musical cast! Don’t miss it!

Do you have your tickets yet?? 👏🏻👏🏻

**13 the Musical has a rating of PG and does include some mature content. Please reach out to us if you have any questions**

Don’t forget to use your favorite YAcTors discount code for 50% off tickets. Don’t know anyone in the cast, check the comments. Cast members please drop your codes below 👇🏻

Production Dates:
September 20-29, 2024

Remaining Production Dates:
September 27 at 7:00pm
September 28 at 6:00
September 28 & 29 at 1:00pm

This is a double cast production - please make sure you’re purchasing tickets for the correct date/time.

Production Location:
Cuyamaca College
900 Rancho San Diego Pkwy
El Cajon, CA 92019

https://www.yatsandiego.org/13-the-musical-2024

09/25/2024

YAT Rummage Sale! 🛒🛍️🍁

We have another rummage sale come up on October 5th!

Costume pieces, props, small set pieces, household goods and much more!

This will be located in Lakeside (see graphic for address!) Come by anytime 6am-12pm and shop some unique finds! All purchases go straight back to YAT to help us with funding for future productions. Hope to see you there!

Doing some “fall” cleaning yourself? We would love your items! Reach out to us to schedule drop off time!

Photos from Young Actors' Theatre's post 09/22/2024

You have just 1️⃣ chance left to catch our first 13! cast. Today at 1:00pm! Grab your tickets now!

**13 the Musical has a rating of PG and does include some mature content. Please reach out to us if you have any questions**

Don’t forget to use your favorite YAcTors discount code for 50% off tickets. Don’t know anyone in the cast, check the comments. Cast members please drop your codes below 👇🏻

Production Dates:
September 20-29, 2024

Remaining Production Dates:
September 27 at 7:00pm
September 28 at 6:00
September 22, 28 & 29 at 1:00pm

This is a double cast production - please make sure you’re purchasing tickets for the correct date/time.

Production Location:
Cuyamaca College
900 Rancho San Diego Pkwy
El Cajon, CA 92019

📸:

https://www.yatsandiego.org/13-the-musical-2024

09/21/2024

We are back with a 2 show Saturday and we are kicking it off with a YAT Industry DAY! 😍 All tickets are only $13 cash or card, today, Saturday, September 21st at 1:00pm or 6:00pm… at the door only! See you there! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Don’t miss 13! the Musical! Do you have your tickets yet?? 👏🏻👏🏻

**13 the Musical has a rating of PG and does include some mature content. Please reach out to us if you have any questions**

Don’t forget to use your favorite YAcTors discount code for 50% off tickets. Don’t know anyone in the cast, check the comments. Cast members please drop your codes below 👇🏻

Production Dates:
September 20-29, 2024

Remaining Production Dates:
September 27 at 7:00pm
September 21 & 28 at 6:00
September 21, 22, 28 & 29 at 1:00pm

This is a double cast production - please make sure you’re purchasing tickets for the correct date/time.

Production Location:
Cuyamaca College
900 Rancho San Diego Pkwy
El Cajon, CA 92019

📸:

https://www.yatsandiego.org/13-the-musical-2024

Photos from Young Actors' Theatre's post 09/20/2024

Come meet Evan and his friends! We open TONIGHT with just 4 chances to see the first cast! Don’t miss 13! the Musical!

Do you have your tickets yet?? 👏🏻👏🏻

**13 the Musical has a rating of PG and does include some mature content. Please reach out to us if you have any questions**

Don’t forget to use your favorite YAcTors discount code for 50% off tickets. Don’t know anyone in the cast, check the comments. Cast members please drop your codes below 👇🏻

Production Dates:
September 20-29, 2024 – 8 performances
September 20 & 27 at 7:00pm
September 21 & 28 at 6:00
September 21, 22, 28 & 29 at 1:00pm

This is a double cast production - please make sure you’re purchasing tickets for the correct date/time.

Production Location:
Cuyamaca College
900 Rancho San Diego Pkwy
El Cajon, CA 92019

📸:

https://www.yatsandiego.org/13-the-musical-2024

09/18/2024

It was a lovely surprise to see our very own 13! the Musical playbill cover featured as one of The 20 Creative Covers from Shows All Over the Country!!! 🎉👏🏻

We open FRIDAY! Do you have your tickets yet??

**13 the Musical has a rating of PG and does include some mature content. Please reach out to us if you have any questions**

Don’t forget to use your favorite YAcTors discount code for 50% off tickets. Don’t know anyone in the cast, check the comments. Cast members please drop your codes below 👇🏻

Production Dates:
September 20-29, 2024 – 8 performances
September 20 & 27 at 7:00pm
September 21 & 28 at 6:00
September 21, 22, 28 & 29 at 1:00pm

This is a double cast production - please make sure you’re purchasing tickets for the correct date/time.

Production Location:
Cuyamaca College
900 Rancho San Diego Pkwy
El Cajon, CA 92019

https://www.yatsandiego.org/13-the-musical-2024

Photos from Young Actors' Theatre's post 09/18/2024

We are ready to take you back to Middle School with 13! the Musical!

We open in just 2 days! Do you have your tickets yet?? 👏🏻👏🏻

**13 the Musical has a rating of PG and does include some mature content. Please reach out to us if you have any questions**

Don’t forget to use your favorite YAcTors discount code for 50% off tickets. Don’t know anyone in the cast, check the comments. Cast members please drop your codes below 👇🏻

Production Dates:
September 20-29, 2024 – 8 performances
September 20 & 27 at 7:00pm
September 21 & 28 at 6:00
September 21, 22, 28 & 29 at 1:00pm

This is a double cast production - please make sure you’re purchasing tickets for the correct date/time.

Production Location:
Cuyamaca College
900 Rancho San Diego Pkwy
El Cajon, CA 92019

📸:

https://www.yatsandiego.org/13-the-musical-2024

Photos from Young Actors' Theatre's post 09/17/2024

Don’t miss your OPPORTUNITY to catch 13! the Musical!

We open FRIDAY! Do you have your tickets yet?? 👏🏻👏🏻

**13 the Musical has a rating of PG and does include some mature content. Please reach out to us if you have any questions**

Don’t forget to use your favorite YAcTors discount code for 50% off tickets. Don’t know anyone in the cast, check the comments. Cast members please drop your codes below 👇🏻

Production Dates:
September 20-29, 2024 – 8 performances
September 20 & 27 at 7:00pm
September 21 & 28 at 6:00
September 21, 22, 28 & 29 at 1:00pm

This is a double cast production - please make sure you’re purchasing tickets for the correct date/time.

Production Location:
Cuyamaca College
900 Rancho San Diego Pkwy
El Cajon, CA 92019

📸:

https://www.yatsandiego.org/13-the-musical-2024

09/13/2024

Jingle 2024 🎄

Come audition to be a part of YAT’s annual Holiday fun, Jingle! Auditions are open to anyone in grades 2nd through college!

Director/Choreographer: Astrid Pett
Music Director: Matt Ignacio

AUDITIONS:
October 10, 2024
5:00-8:00pm
Production fee: $100 in advance
$125 after October 8, 2024
(scholarships are available)

CALLBACKS:
There are no callbacks for this production

SHOW DATES:
December 12-15, 2024

PERFORMANCE LOCATION:
THE YAT
Grossmont Center, Dir #212
La Mesa, CA 91942

yatsandiego.org/jingle2024

09/11/2024

BOO! IT’S A CABARET! 👻 🎤

Join us for 1 night of SPOOKY fun!!! Saturday, October 26 at 6:00pm. Tickets are just $13 each!

Featuring some of your favorite YAcTors! Performers*: (In alphabetical order)

Ezri Alvarez
Naiya Alvarez
Cameron Avendano
Alexi Ayer
Emily Balingit
Shan Bella
Victoria Borum
Ashlyn Bradfute
Audrey Carter
Eduardo Cepeda
Abby Dilling
Ty Felberg
Jayde Gingery
Cay Grosch
Evelynn Henson
Brooklyn Justice
Liv Justice
Ivy Kwasny
Maxine Levesque
Kate Marshall
Blakely Moser
Alexa Obeso
Gabriel Obeso
Astrid Pett
Maya Quinonez
Drea Rainer
Ily Read
Miles Reed
Lana Robertson
Ruby Smith

Director:
Chrissy Burns

Choreographers:
Cay Grosch
Liv Justice
Audrey Carter
Kate Marshall
Brooklyn Justice
Ezri Alvarez

Stage Manager:
Percy Morris

*performers subject to change*

https://www.yatsandiego.org/events——cabaret-night

09/05/2024

BOO! IT’S A CABARET! 👻 🎤

Join us for 1 night of SPOOKY fun!!!

Saturday, October 26 at 6:00pm. Tickets are just $13 each!

Stay tuned for more information on the lineup and more..

https://www.yatsandiego.org/events——cabaret-night

Photos from Young Actors' Theatre's post 09/05/2024

Meet some of the cliques of 13! the Musical!

We open this month! Do you have your tickets yet?? 🫶🏻

**13 the Musical has a rating of PG and does include some mature content. Please reach out to us if you have any questions**

Don’t forget to use your favorite YAcTors discount code for 50% off tickets. Don’t know anyone in the cast, check the comments. Cast members please drop your codes below 👇🏻

Production Dates:
September 20-29, 2024 – 8 performances
September 20 & 27 at 7:00pm
September 21 & 28 at 6:00
September 21, 22, 28 & 29 at 1:00pm

This is a double cast production - please make sure you’re purchasing tickets for the correct date/time.

Production Location:
Cuyamaca College
900 Rancho San Diego Pkwy
El Cajon, CA 92019

https://www.yatsandiego.org/13-the-musical-2024

09/04/2024

Happy birthday to some special people in all of our YAT lives! Jean, Kristina, Audrey, Brice & Olesia! 🎉

A very special shout out to our fearless founder, Jean Isaac, as today is her actual birthday! 🩷

Is your birthday in September too? Shout yourself out below!!!

Photos from Young Actors' Theatre's post 09/04/2024

Congratulations to the cast of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!

Tickets are on sale NOW! Don’t miss Young Actors’ Theatre’s premiere of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. 🍫

Don’t forget to use your favorite YAcTors discount code for 50% off tickets. Don’t know anyone in the cast, check the comments. Cast members please drop your codes below 👇🏻

​SHOW DATES:
November 14-24, 2024
10 performances
November 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 & 23 at 7:00pm
November 16, 17, 23 & 24 at 2:00pm

PERFORMANCE LOCATION:
Lakeside Middle School
11833 Woodside Ave.
Lakeside, CA 92040

yatsandiego.org/charlie

Photos from Young Actors' Theatre's post 09/02/2024

TWIN day rehearsal for our double cast of 13! the Musical! We love how creative our YAcTors are!

Do you have your tickets yet?? 🫶🏻

**13 the Musical has a rating of PG and does include some mature content. Please reach out to us if you have any questions**

Don’t forget to use your favorite YAcTors discount code for 50% off tickets. Don’t know anyone in the cast, check the comments. Cast members please drop your codes below 👇🏻

Production Dates:
September 20-29, 2024 – 8 performances
September 20 & 27 at 7:00pm
September 21 & 28 at 6:00
September 21, 22, 28 & 29 at 1:00pm

This is a double cast production - please make sure you’re purchasing tickets for the correct date/time.

Production Location:
Cuyamaca College
900 Rancho San Diego Pkwy
El Cajon, CA 92019

https://www.yatsandiego.org/13-the-musical-2024

09/01/2024

Hello SEPTEMBER!! We have some fun performances with 13! the Musical this month! Mark your calendars and get your tickets today!

September 1: It’s a new month! Have you joined the YAT Dreamers Club by setting up your $5 (or more) recurring donation? Every $5 helps YAT tremendously. You wouldn’t even miss it! Donate today! And sign up now for your limited-edition YAT Dreamers Club water bottle and wireless Bluetooth speaker!

https://www.yatsandiego.org/donate-now

September 1: New YAT merch is here! You can also find show items from 13! the Musical as well as past shows like Anastasia. Charlie and the Chocolate factory coming soon

https://yat-merch.printify.me/products

September 20: 13! the Musical opening night for our first cast, performance at 7:00pm

September 21: 13! the Musical performances at 1:00pm & 6:00pm

September 22: 13! the Musical closing performance for our first cast, performance at 1:00pm

September 27: 13! the Musical opening night for our second cast, performance at 7:00pm

September 28: 13! the Musical performances at 1:00pm & 6:00pm

September 29: 13! the Musical closing performance for our second cast, performance at 1:00pm

September 30: It is the end of the month, Did you join our YAT Dreamers club yet?

https://www.yatsandiego.org/donate-now

PS- Make sure you grab your favorite YAcTors code for discounted tickets to YAT productions! yatsandiego.org

08/30/2024

Auditions are TONIGHT! Audition to be a part of Young Actors’ Theatre’s premiere of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. 🍫

This is a junior production. Auditions are open to anyone in grades 2nd through 9th!

Artistic Team:
Director: Jean Isaac
Music Director: Matt Ignacio
Choreographer: Ashlyn Bradfute
Stage Manager: Alexi Ayer
Assistant Stage Manager: Miles Reed

Auditions:
Friday, August 30, 2024
5:00-8:30pm
Cost: $300 in advance, $325 starting Wednesday August 28, 2024
(Scholarships are available, see our website for more information)

+++If you are unable to attend auditions, please reach out to our office at [email protected] for additional options+++

Callbacks:
Saturday, August 31, 2024
9:00am-3:00pm

Rehearsals:
Please check the website for more info

Production Dates:
November 14-24, 2024 – 10 performances
November 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 & 23 at 7:00pm
November 16, 17, 23 & 24 at 2:00pm

Rehearsal Location:
Young Actors’ Theatre
Grossmont Center Directory # 212

Production Location:
Lakeside Middle School – THIS MAY CHANGE – we are waiting on 100% confirmation

Young Actors’ Theatre is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization. We encourage people of all races, ethnicities, religions, LGBTQIA+, Gender non-conforming artists and the differently abled to submit for auditions.

yatsandiego.org/charlie

08/29/2024

A 24 hour musical? AGAIN? What????

Head to YAT for our third 24-hour musical fundraiser event! There are only 30 available cast spots and NO ONE IS BEING CUT! Sign up to be a part of the show while you can! What show is it? It’s a SECRET - that’s the fun of it!!

Auditions are open to anyone in grades 5th-9th only!

Director/Choreographer:
Alexa Cohen
Assistant Director/Stage Manager:
Alexi Ayer
Assistant Choreographer:
Liv Justice

PARTICIPATION FEE:
$100 PER PERSON

24 HOUR SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11TH
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12TH
9:00 am to 9:00 pm

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13TH
9:00 am to 6:00pm - Then it SHOWTIME!

REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE LOCATION:
YAT - Grossmont Center
5500 Grossmont Center Dr.
Dir #212

Get all of the information you need by reading our additional information document on our website.

https://www.yatsandiego.org/24-hourmusical

Photos from Young Actors' Theatre's post 08/28/2024

Our Charlie and the Chocolate Factory auditions are on Friday!!! While we wait, let’s meet the Artistic Team!

Music Director, Matt Ignacio!

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 ca****la group) and with the Tinseltone Carolers. mattignacio.com!

Audition to be a part of Young Actors’ Theatre’s premiere of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. 🍫

This is a junior production. Auditions are open to anyone in grades 2nd through 9th!

Artistic Team:
Director: Jean Isaac
Music Director: Matt Ignacio
Choreographer: Ashlyn Bradfute
Stage Manager: Alexi Ayer
Assistant Stage Manager: Miles Reed

Auditions:
Friday, August 30, 2024
5:00-8:30pm
Cost: $300 in advance, $325 starting Wednesday August 28, 2024
(Scholarships are available, see our website for more information)

+++If you are unable to attend auditions, please reach out to our office at [email protected] for additional options+++

Production Dates:
November 14-24, 2024 – 10 performances
November 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 & 23 at 7:00pm
November 16, 17, 23 & 24 at 2:00pm

Young Actors’ Theatre is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization. We encourage people of all races, ethnicities, religions, LGBTQIA+, Gender non-conforming artists and the differently abled to submit for auditions.

yatsandiego.org/charlie

Photos from Young Actors' Theatre's post 08/25/2024

Our Charlie & the Chocolate Factory workshop is TONIGHT and auditions are on Friday!!! While we wait, let’s meet the Artistic Team!

Stage Manager, Alexi Ayer!

“Alexi Ayer is thrilled to be making her Stage Manager Debut with YAT’s Charlie & The Chocolate Factory! Alexi is the Executive Assistant here at Young Actors’ Theatre, as well as a camp instructor. She has been a part of many productions with YAT either on-stage performing, backstage crew, or taking production photos. Outside of YAT, Alexi was just recently titled Miss Alpine 2025 and spends most of her time volunteering for the community of Alpine. She would like to thank Kristina and Jean for this wonderful opportunity!”

Audition to be a part of Young Actors’ Theatre’s premiere of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. 🍫

This is a junior production. Auditions are open to anyone in grades 2nd through 9th!

Artistic Team:
Director: Jean Isaac
Music Director: Matt Ignacio
Choreographer: Ashlyn Bradfute
Stage Manager: Alexi Ayer
Assistant Stage Manager: Miles Reed

Workshop:
Sunday, August 25, 2024
5:00-6:30pm
Cost: $30 in advance, $40 day of

Auditions:
Friday, August 30, 2024
5:00-8:30pm
Cost: $300 in advance, $325 starting Wednesday August 28, 2024
(Scholarships are available, see our website for more information)

+++If you are unable to attend auditions, please reach out to our office at [email protected] for additional options+++

Production Dates:
November 14-24, 2024 – 10 performances
November 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 & 23 at 7:00pm
November 16, 17, 23 & 24 at 2:00pm

Young Actors’ Theatre is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization. We encourage people of all races, ethnicities, religions, LGBTQIA+, Gender non-conforming artists and the differently abled to submit for auditions.

yatsandiego.org/charlie

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La Mesa, CA
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Tuesday 9am - 3pm
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