Nunsense - January 05 - January 08, 2023
Young Actors' Theatre
Who's Who
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Chrissy Burns
as Director/Choreographer/Sister Robert Anne
Chrissy Burns is thrilled to be Directing & Choreographing some of your favorite YAT Directors in our Fun-Raiser production of Nunsense. This is the 11th show she has Directed here at YAT (SpongeBob, 42nd Street, Puffs, Freaky Friday, Matilda, Disenchanted, Songs For A New World, Smile, Into The Woods & Snoopy) and she plans to do many more! Chrissy is a private voice and audition coach preparing her students for a successful career in the performing arts. Chrissy is proud to work and create in the safe, open, environment of YAT and has a passion for mentoring young professionals through theatre training. Nunsense holds a special place in her heart as it was her directorial debut back in 2005 at Lamplighters Theatre. Chrissy lives in La Mesa with her beloved wife and Co-Director (a former YAcTor herself) Jessica.
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Jessie Burns
Co-Director
Jessie Burns is thrilled to return to YAT! She was the Assistant Director on The SpongeBob SquarePants Musical, the super lovable Puffs, and Into The Woods! She also performed with her wife on the YAT stage in Songs for a New World. She was also a YACTOR in her youth performing in shows such as Once Upon a Mattress (Queen Aggravain), A Chorus Line (Shelia), and Noises Off (Dotty/Mrs. Clackett). Her current residency is in the role of Crew Member at the La Mesa Trader Joe’s. She would like to thank her family for their everlasting love and support and to her wife: “you’re the world to me.”
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Jerrica Ignacio
as Music Director/Sister Mary of the Keys
Jerrica Ignacio (she/her), is an award winning pianist and music director with over a decade of local performance experience in the classical and musical theater communities. Her favorite Musical Director and Conductor credits include productions at Young Actors' Theatre, Encore Theater, Carlsbad Community, Lamplighters, Coronado Playhouse, Patio Playhouse, and Teatro San Diego. Special thanks to Chrissy, Kim, Jean, Katie, and Alexa for letting me join you on stage for such a hilarious show!
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