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Becky Tiedeman (Director)
Becky has directed YPTC Jr since it was established in 2011 and is excited to direct the premiere performance of the YPTC Kids company. She also directs the theatre program at Pine Elementary School. Becky is extremely proud of the Aristocats cast and has enjoyed guiding them along the way. She would like to thank the amazing cast of The Aristocats and their parents.
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Taylor Lyles (Music Director)
Taylor currently studies Music Education at Indiana University South Bend. He is a baritone as well as a pianist; in addition, he is the Vice President of the National Association for Music Educators’ IUSB chapter. Previously, Taylor was the Music Director for 13, The Bold The Young and The Murdered at MCHS, and Mulan JR. at YPTC. He thanks everyone for all their hard work and support.
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Ella Jasnieski (Student Director)
Ella is a junior at New Prairie High School and is thrilled to be working on her 8th YPTC show! Her favorite roles have been the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland and The Scrooge in A Seussified Christmas Carol, as well as student directing last year’s production of Shrek. Ella was also the winner of her division in YPTC’s Got Talent in December 2017. Outside of the theatre, she enjoys playing with her school’s marching band. Ella would like to thank Becky for giving her the opportunity to direct again and the cast for being so awesome!Hope you enjoy the show!
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Zoe Bumgardner (Student Director)
Zoe attends New Prairie High School and is in 11th grade. This is her first time with YPTC and will be appearing in Game of Tiaras as a Narrator in December. Zoe enjoys playing with her school's band. She would like to thank her parents for driving her from the theater and Becky and Ella.