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"A THEATRE EXPERIENCE THAT LASTS A LIFETIME"
Join us for our next production, and another YAT premiere:
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying!
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AUDITIONS ARE OPEN TO ANYONE IN GRADES 8TH THROUGH COLLEGE
Big business means big laughs in this delightfully clever lampoon of life on the corporate ladder. A tune-filled 1960’s era comic gem that took Broadway by storm, winning both the Tony Award for Best Musical and a Pulitzer Prize, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying boasts an exhilarating score by Frank Loesser, including "I Believe in You," "Brotherhood of Man" and "The Company Way."
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A satire of big business and all it holds sacred, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying follows the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch, who uses a little handbook called How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive, tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant "company man," the office party, backstabbing coworkers, caffeine addiction and, of course, true love.
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An irreverent and tuneful romp, jam-packed with sly, swift and sharp jabs to the funny bone, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying is a surefire hit!
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The show has a rating of PG.
Audition Workshop:​​
Sunday, June 29, 2025
7:00-8:30pm
Cost: $30 in advance, $40 day of
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Auditions:​​
Sunday, July 13, 2025
5:00-9:00pm
Cost: $225 in advance, $250 starting Friday, July 11, 2025
(Scholarships are available)
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Callbacks:​​
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
5:00-10:00pm
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Rehearsals:
Tuesdays and Fridays 6:00-10:00pmSaturdays 2:00-6:00pm
First full cast read thru rehearsals will be on Monday July 21 (Executive Cast)
and Tuesday July 22 (Chairman Cast)
Please check conflict calendar for full list of dates/times.
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​​Production Dates:
September 4-14, 2025
**please take note of new show times for this production**
September 4, 5 & 12 at 7:00pm
September 6, 13 & 14 at 4:00pm
September 6, 7, 13 & 14 at 11am
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Executive Cast:
Weekend 1
September 4-7th
Chairman Cast:
Weekend 2
September 12-14th
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Rehearsal Location:
Young Actors’ Theatre
Grossmont Center
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Production Location:
Cuyamaca College
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Director/Choreographer:
Chrissy Burns
Chrissy Burns is delighted to return to the Directors chair at YAT for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying! This marks her 15th production with Young Actors' Theatre, following an iconic run of Mean Girls. Her past YAT directing credits include Bring It On, Popstars, Nunsense, SpongeBob, 42nd Street, Puffs, Freaky Friday, Matilda, Disenchanted, Songs for a New World, Smile, Into the Woods and Snoopy! Chrissy has also directed and choreographed for numerous professional and community theaters throughout San Diego and has served as a Directing Associate at The Old Globe. As an actor, she has worked professionally in a wide range of productions both locally and beyond. In addition to directing, Chrissy is a private voice and audition coach with SingWithChrissy Vocal Studio where she prepares students for collegiate programs and professional careers in the performing arts. She also runs a multi national title holding competition team, Team Talent Performing Arts. She is honored to create in the inclusive, encouraging environment of YAT and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of theatre artists. Love and thanks to her incredible wife, Jessie and their four-legged sidekick, Rocket! @SingWithChrissy
Music Director:
Sarah LeClair
Sarah Alida LeClair (Masters of Music, vocal performance SDSU and Shenandoah University) is a professional singer actress who has worked with San Diego Opera, San Diego Repertory Theatre, Ion Theatre, New Village Arts and Moxie Theatre. She was most recently seen on stage as Helen in NVA’s Craig Noel nominated “Fun Home” as well as in her own award winning plays “Audition Sides” and “Death and Murder and Poison and Scene”, Most Outstanding World Premiere and Best Ensemble at the San Diego International Fringe Festival. Sarah is the artistic director at Riot Productions and the co-founder with Chrissy Burns of the East County Star Vocal Competition and is responsible for regranting over $30,000 worth of vocal scholarships for East county kids since 2013. Sarah is a William Male Foundation Fellow, the recipient of the NIAF Pavarotti Award, a Heritage Silver Award Director, and a Helen and Tolly J. Lambert Award Winning Teacher. Sarah teaches private voice and audition coaching in her studio in Scripps Ranch.
Stage Manager/Assistant Director:
Kate Marshall
Kate is extremely excited to work on How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. She’s always loved performing and working behind the scenes and is excited to stage manage her second production since 2021. Kate started performing at YAT in 2017, and has crewed and assisted on many show since. Some of her favorite past shows include Matilda, Puffs, Beauty and the Beast, 42nd Street, SpongeBob and Bring it On. In the past year, Kate was the Assistant Stage Manager for Mean Girls: High School Version and played William Barfée in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Kate’s looking forward to combining her love of acting and storytelling with her love of the backstage, and she’s ready to jump into the 60's with this amazing team!
Assistant Music Director:
Katelynn Emily
KATELYNN EMILY (Actor, Singer, Musician) is a Musical Theatre major at San Diego State University, having just completed her first year and eagerly anticipating her second this fall. A proud San Diego native, she began performing at the age of six and has since taken part in over 50 productions throughout the region. Recent credits include Six (Jane Seymour), Mean Girls (Cady), Twelfth Night: The Musical (Viola), Head Over Heels (Pamela/Gynecia u/s) and Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown). Her portrayal of Viola earned her the 2024 Best Actor award. Katelynn is thrilled to be stepping into a new role behind the table for the first time as Assistant Music Director—especially alongside one of her mentors, Chrissy Burns. She’s incredibly excited to explore this side of the creative process and continue growing as both a performer and a musician.
Assistant Choreographer:
Ty Felberg
Ty is thrilled to be making his artistic team debut as Assistant Choreographer on this production. He has been performing in shows since he was 7, but fell in love with dance even earlier when he took his first tap class at age 5. Ty has been involved with YAT for 4 years, where he has been a featured dancer in shows such as 42nd Street and Newsies. Some of his other favorite roles at YAT include SpongeBob (The SpongeBob Musical), Aaron Samuels (Mean Girls) and most recently, Leaf Coneybear in Spelling Bee. Ty can’t wait to take on a teaching role and strengthen his versatility in theatre productions, He would like to thank Chrissy for the opportunity to work alongside such a talented artistic team!
Assistant Choreographer:
Liv Justice
Liv is so excited to be Assistant Choreographer for this production of How to Succeed in Business. This is her 2nd full production assisting, but has also assisted in 2 of YATs 24 hour musicals. Liv will be starting her senior year of High School during this production. She is very determined to get lots of experience because she hopes to become a choreographer and dance teacher in the future. Liv is also a Model and Photographer. Her biggest goal is to be a backup dancer for concerts/music videos. She is so excited to be assisting Chrissy for this show and can’t wait to learn more about 60's style dancing.
Assistant Stage Manager:
Syrena Peck
For the last 10 years Syrena has been honored to have performed in many shows with YAT and has always been impressed with the artistic team and how they make everything come together. Working with Chrissy as an actress and as an assistant in a recent singing competition, has made her realize how much she too wants to be part of the YAT artistic team. Syrena thanks Chrissy for inviting her to make her debut as Assistant Stage Manager and she looks forward to bringing her passion and dedication to the team.