13 the Musical
A hilarious, coming-of-age musical about discovering that “cool” is sometimes where we least expect it. Performed May 16 – June 1, 2025, on the Spotlight Youth Theatre main stage.
Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn
About This Production
Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown (Parade, The Last Five Years, Bridges of Madison County), 13 is a musical about fitting in – and standing out!
Evan Goldman is plucked from his fast-paced, preteen New York City life and plopped into a sleepy Indiana town following his parents’ divorce. Surrounded by an array of simpleminded middle school students, he must establish his place in the popularity pecking order. Can he situate himself on a comfortable link of the food chain…or will he dangle at the end with the outcasts?!?
Cast
| Role(s) | Performer(s) |
|---|---|
| EVAN | Tommy Hebel |
| PATRICE | Parker Pitt |
| BRETT | Lucas Stevens |
| MALCOM | Griffin Wilbur |
| EDDIE | Aiden Haren |
| KENDRA | Claire Calihan |
| ARCHIE | Kyler Tilley |
| LUCY | Valerie Winch |
| CASSIE | Noelia Castillo |
| CHARLOTTE | Brooklyn Martin |
| MOLLY | McKenzie Lopezlira |
| RICHIE | Santiago Lacey |
| SIMON | AJ RIddle |
| KIDS | Isabelle Mintz |
| Finley Wilbur | |
| Liam Davenport | |
| Jaxon Lage | |
| Hanna-Catherine Smith | |
| Joelle Reifler | |
| Janella Beaver | |
| Charli Brooks |
Production Team
| Role(s) | Team Member(s) |
|---|---|
| Director | Kenny Grossman |
| Musical Director | Elise Kurbat |
| Choreographer | Bella Swope |
| Set Design | Mike Armstrong |
| Logan Swope | |
| Light Design | Ellie Little |
| Sound Design | Nevaeh Monk |
| Costume Design | Samantha Utpadel |
| Stage Manager | Marai Perez |
| Lighting Assistant | Jessi Nessi |
| Mics | Claire McComb |
| Light Board Operator | Aiden Blanco |
| Sound Board Operator & Spotlight Operator | Cora Welch |
| Deck Hand | Justis Schneider |