Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn
Director Allen Schmeltz
When: Sunday, August 18th at 7:00 pm
Where: Sutter Street Theatre – Annex, 710 Figueroa Street, Folsom, CA 95630
REHEARSALS: 5-6 weeks prior to opening usually on Mondays through Thursdays at 7:00 pm.
PERFORMANCE DATES: October 12th – November 24th Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 pm. You MUST be available for all performance dates.
WHAT TO BRING: Please bring a resume and headshot if you have them. Bring an excerpt from a song that shows your singing ability and range. We prefer that you bring sheet music accompaniment. An accompanist will be provided. If it is not possible for you to bring sheet music, then a CD or phone will be acceptable. No acapella please! Also, prepare a very short monologue (maximum one minute).
SYNOPSIS: 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 needs to 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?!?
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN (All roles are open):
*You do not have to be 13 to audition but should have the physical appearance of a 13-year-old keeping in mind that 13 year old’s can have a wide range of age looks.
Evan
A bright, nerdy boy who is excited to become a man. New in town and trying to find a place to fit in, he eventually becomes close with Patrice and Archie. Our story’s protagonist.
Gender: male
Patrice
A shy, intelligent, sensitive, bookworm. She has a comedic side. Archie’s best friend and Evan’s new friend.
Gender: female
Brett
The vain star quarterback. Stereotypical jock. Leads a pack of popular boys, including Malcolm and Eddie.
Gender: male
Malcolm
A wannabe popular kid and one of Brett’s sidekicks. Kind of a goofball.
Gender: male
Eddie
A wannabe popular kid and one of Brett’s sidekicks. A little smarter than Malcolm.
Gender: male
Kendra
The bubbly, popular, head cheerleader. Lucy’s best friend and unknowing rival.
Gender: female
Archie
A good-humored, intelligent, unpopular kid. Patrice’s best friend with a disability who has to use crutches.
Gender: male
Lucy
A manipulative girl who secretly desires to have Kendra’s boyfriend. Sneaky and feisty.
Gender: female
Ensemble
Males and Females to play the Rabbis and Kids.
