East County News Service June 21, 2026 (East County) — The kingdom of Arendelle is taking over La Mesa next month. Rehearsals are actively underway at Grossmont Center as the Young Actors’ Theatre prepares to share the San Diego youth theater debut of Disney’s “Frozen: the Broadway Musical.” Running for 10 performances from July 16 through July 26 at Helix High School’s theater, the production features a cast of nearly 75 local young actors, ranging from ages 8 to 24. As a special perk for the local community, East County Magazine readers can score 50 percent off admission by using the promo code NEWS at checkout on the YAT website. Showtimes and dates are as follow: 7 p.m. July 16, 17 and 23; 6 p.m. July 18 and 25; 1 p.m. July 18, 19, 25 and 26. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated blockbuster movie, the stage adaptation follows sisters Anna and Elsa on a journey of self-discovery, exploring the enduring power of family and love. The show features all the beloved staple tracks — including “Let It Go,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?,” and “For the First Time in Forever” — alongside brand-new music composed specifically for the Broadway run. “Frozen is a story that resonates across generations,” said Marisa Musgrove, director of the production. “Our cast has worked incredibly hard to bring these beloved characters to life, and we are excited to share their talent and enthusiasm with our community.” The 74-person cast is anchored by a talented roster of young local performers taking on the story’s iconic lead roles: Elsa: Stella Hunter; Anna: Audrey Carter; Kristoff: Cameron Avendano; Olaf: Levi Laddon; Sven: Kate Marshall; Hans: Miles Reed; Oken: Ty Felberg; Young Elsa: Kate Kuty and Young Anna: Mia Gonzalez. Behind the scenes, the artistic team guiding the youth cast includes director Musgrove, music director Kim Hendrix-Racine, choreographers Casey Arnold and Sarah Robertson, stage manager Alicia Campen and assistant director/stage manager Alexi Ayer. Tickets are expected to sell out quickly for this regional youth premiere, so attendees are highly encouraged to secure their seats in advance. Helix High’s theater is at 4200 Lowell St., in La Mesa. Tickets are available at www.YATSanDiego.org (Enter code NEWS at checkout for half off). Nonprofit Young Actors’ Theatre was founded in 2002 by Jean Issac as a youth-focused performing arts organization providing high-quality theatrical education and empowering students to grow as performers and community leaders through professional-caliber productions. Over the past two decades, YAT has produced musicals at prominent venues across San Diego County, including La Jolla’s Sherwood Auditorium, the Lyceum Theatre, the Joan B. Kroc Theatre and Cuyamaca College’s Samuel M. Ciccati Theatre, as well as at myriad East County schools. Printer-friendly version The post Young Actors’ Theatre premieres Disney’s ‘Frozen’ July 16-26, plus half-price tickets for ECM readers appeared first on East County Magazine .
Young Actors’ Theatre premieres Disney’s ‘Frozen’ July 16-26, plus half-price tickets for ECM readers
