2024-2025 Season

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 (ParadeThe Last Five YearsBridges 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)
EVANTommy Hebel
PATRICEParker Pitt
BRETTLucas Stevens
MALCOMGriffin Wilbur
EDDIEAiden Haren
KENDRAClaire Calihan
ARCHIEKyler Tilley
LUCYValerie Winch
CASSIENoelia Castillo
CHARLOTTEBrooklyn Martin
MOLLYMcKenzie Lopezlira
RICHIESantiago Lacey
SIMONAJ RIddle
KIDSIsabelle Mintz
Finley Wilbur
Liam Davenport
Jaxon Lage
Hanna-Catherine Smith
Joelle Reifler
Janella Beaver
Charli Brooks

Production Team

Role(s)Team Member(s)
DirectorKenny Grossman
Musical DirectorElise Kurbat
ChoreographerBella Swope
Set DesignMike Armstrong
Logan Swope
Light DesignEllie Little
Sound DesignNevaeh Monk
Costume DesignSamantha Utpadel
Stage ManagerMarai Perez
Lighting AssistantJessi Nessi
MicsClaire McComb
Light Board OperatorAiden Blanco
Sound Board Operator & Spotlight OperatorCora Welch
Deck HandJustis Schneider