As the 67th year of YAMO comes to a close, it can be easy to forget what YAMO is really about. So, what is YAMO? As the ETHS Theater website would put it, YAMO is a “student written musical sketch comedy show” and is always the first show ETHS does every school year. Board members have been writing YAMO since early summer, however, rehearsals with actors don’t start until one week into the school year. And from there, it’s go, go, go. 

Six weeks later, the show goes up. It’s a nonstop and very fast process with rehearsals taking place Monday through Saturday. And while at times rehearsals can be exhausting, speaking from experience, it is one of the most rewarding processes I’ve ever been a part of. So what makes this process so special? 

Senior Nat Sotnick said that “” Senior Nat Sotnick adds, “The camaraderie allows more creativity and allows people to really be themselves because they’re surrounded by their friends rather than adults. When you’re around your friends you’re funnier and are more yourself and it’s just a better environment and it’s fun.” 

This year’s general directors are Arlo Lee and Nat Sotnick. While the company directors are Zach Cutter, Jane MorrisHoffer, Joss Watson, and Gracie Puricelli. You can find the complete list of wonderful Board members on the YAMO playbill!