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"A THEATRE EXPERIENCE THAT LASTS A LIFETIME"
The Sound of Music
*another new production for YAT*
The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world’s most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision.​​
​​Production Dates:
July 10-20, 2025
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Production Location:
Helix High School
4200 Lowell Street
La Mesa, CA 91942
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Director:
Marisa Musgrove
Marisa is a San Diego based Director and theater arts teacher. She has worked with many local theaters as an actor, choreographer and director since the age of 5 yrs old. Marisa is thrilled to be back with Young Actors' Theatre this summer. When not in the theater Marisa teaches history and drama at Mt. Helix Academy.
Music Director:
Kim Hendrix-Racine
Kim is thrilled to be back working at YAT! She lived and worked for many years in New York, and has performed all over the country. Some of her more recent shows include “Closer Than Ever,” “Nunsense,” “Follies,” “The Pirates of Penzance,” and "Mamma Mia." She directed “The Lion King” and “Alice in Wonderland” at Young Actors’ Theatre, and music directed “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Anastasia” last season. Kim frequently performs at Off-Broadway Live in Santee, and Bodhi Tree Concerts in La Jolla. She thanks her husband and kids for all their support, good humor and patience!
Choreographer:
Casey Arnold
This is Casey’s first show at YAT. She has studied dance since childhood. Starting young, she trained in tap, jazz, and ballet and minored in Dance at UCSD. Expanding into partner dance styles, she taught and competed nationally in West Coast Swing, Country, and Hustle. Involved with her kids, she entered the world of youth theatre at Mount Helix Academy creating and teaching movement for their last 7 shows. She is grateful for the opportunity to share her love of dance and honored to be a part of this creative team.
Choreographer:
Sarah Robertson
Sarah Robertson (Choreographer) is thrilled to be making her choreographic debut with Young Actors' Theatre alongside Casey Arnold! She has previously collaborated with Casey on productions including SHREK the Musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Seussical the Musical, Beauty and the Beast, The Wizard of Oz and The Lion King. Sarah’s choreography is rooted in the belief that every young performer deserves the chance to discover their voice, grow in confidence and shine on stage in their own unique way. She is excited to be part of the YAT family and looks forward to future creative adventures.
Stage Manager:
Alicia Campen
Alicia Campen is thrilled to return to YAT and stage manage Sound of Music! She grew up singing, acting and dancing and is passionate about sharing her love of theatre with the new generation. Alicia works for a tech company and in her spare time takes tap and jazz lessons and takes care of her three kids. Alicia worked on Junie B. Jones, Descendants and Beetlejuice at YAT and is so excited to see Sound of Music come to life!