Schoolhouse Rock Live! - October 20 - October 30, 2016
Young Actors' Theatre
Crew Who's Who
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Joe Dionisio
Director
Originally from the Bay Area, Joe moved to attend college at UC San Diego where he received his bachelor’s degree in Theatre. After receiving his degree, Joe worked with a few San Diego based theatre companies, including being stage manager for a production with Ion Theatre Company. He also was production stage manager for the Latin American Multimedia Company and their television production of Dos y Dos. For YAT, Joe has been both on stage and behind the scenes, and was stage manager for YAT’s productions of Grease, The Music Man, Hairspray, and Beauty and the Beast. In addition to theatre, Joe is passionate about special education, where he is currently a teacher in the Escondido Union High School District and recently received his master’s degree in special education from SDSU.
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Matthew Ignacio
Music Director
Matt is a cantor and director of the Youth Choir at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, where he recently starred as Joseph in the SJC Drama Ministry's production of Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He is always thrilled to musically direct in YAT productions. He loves being able to work with such talented students. Previous shows include Aladdin, Alice in Wonderland, Bye Bye Birdie.
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Alexa Cohen
Choreographer
Alexa Cohen is a current college student studying theatre and elementary education. She has had the pleasure to work and train with some amazing mentors at YAT and other companies in San Diego. Some favorite roles include, Marcy Park (Spelling Bee), Peppermint Patty (Snoopy), and Anybody's (West Side Story). After graduating as captain of her high school dance team, she has gotten to continue her passion for dance by teaching. Recent work include choreographer for Peter Pan at Mt. Helix Academy, dance captain of YATs Beauty and the Beast and upcoming YAT camps/classes. She is thrilled and honored to be apart of this artistic team!
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