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13
July 19 - July 28, 2024
Book by: Dan Elish & Robert Horn
Music & Lyrics by: Jason Robert Brown
Rating: PG
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?!?
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CAST
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/benji-katzke-headshot-225x225.jpgBenji KatzkeEvan GoldmanBenji Katzke is thrilled to be playing this iconic role at the amazing SDMT! Select credits include Percy Jackson in The Lightning Thief (Wildsong Productions), Friederich in The Sound of Music (Canyon Crest Academy), SpongeBob Squarepants in SpongeBob the Musical (JCompany Youth Theatre), Teen Ensemble in Tarzan (Moonlight Stage Productions), and Boo Who, Swing in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (The Old Globe). Thank you to the wonderful creative team and talented cast for helping make this show incredible! He hopes you enjoy the show! @benji.katzke
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/aneesa-ali-hope-cladwell-225x225.jpgAneesa AliPatriceAneesa Ali (Patrice) is so excited to be back at SDMT in this production! She is currently a senior at Canyon Crest Academy and in the Envsion Theater Arts Program and is going to college for a BA (Hons) in Musical Theater this fall. Her past favorite roles include Luminista in Chasing Fear (CCAETA), Hope Cladwell in Urinetown (SDMT), and Maria Rainer in Sound of Music (CCAETA). She sends thanks to Mom, Dad, Nazreen, and James <3
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/lars-willging-headshot-225x225.jpegLars WillgingArchieLars Willging is 12 years old and excited for his first performance with SDMT. His recent credits include Babkak in Star Theater’s Aladdin JR, Agatha Trunchbull in Matilda JR. and Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast JR. with Project Performer Productions. Lars is a competitive surfer and fluent German speaker. He would like to thank all involved in the show, his teachers at Project Performer and his family.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/randy_castillo_headshot-scaled-225x225.jpgRandy Christopher Castillo Jr.BrettRandy Christopher Castillo Jr. is thrilled to be performing again with SDMT! Previously with SDMT, he performed in their production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Leaf Coneybear. Randy has been in numerous performances at his high school, Coronado School of the Arts. His recent credits include Pippin (Leading Player), Footloose (Ren McCormack), Crybaby (Dupree W. Dupree), Chicago (Fred Casely), and Mamma Mia (Pepper). He also participated in the 2023 Broadway San Diego Awards as a Top 20 Nominee. Randy would like to thank his friends, family, teachers, and coaches for all their support throughout his journey!
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/sophia-kahn-headshot-225x225.jpegSophia KahnLucySophia Kahn is ecstatic to be making her SDMT debut in 13! Select favorite roles include Witch in Chasing Fear, Sophie in Mamma Mia, and, most recently, Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music. She would like to thank her vocal coach, Debbie, her theatre teacher Jeannine Marquie, and her family and friends for always supporting her. Most importantly, Sophia would like to thank all the cast, crew, and creative team who have made this show what it is!
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/maari-morissette-headshot-1-scaled-225x225.jpegMaari MorissetteKendraMaari Morissette is beyond thrilled to be a part of such a talented cast and crew in this pre-professional production of 13! Maari attends UC High School and is an upcoming senior. She most recently appeared in the San Diego premiere of Alice By Heart with SDMT Academy where she played the role of Tabatha/Cheshire Cat, and is so excited to be back performing on the SDMT stage. She has also performed in Suessical, where she played Bird Girl Ensemble/Who (Moonlight Youth Theatre), as well as Mean Girls where she performed as Janis (JAC). Enjoy 13 the musical!
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ali-nelson-headshot-225x225.jpgAli NelsonEddie (Brett u/s)Ali is a 16 year old rising high school Junior. He’s thrilled to be a part of SDMT’s amazing production of 13 The Musical! His regional credits include: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Danny Who, 2021/ Rugby, 2022), The Old Globe; Disney’s Tarzan (Teen Ensemble, 2023), Moonlight Stage Productions; Into The Woods (Teen Ensemble, 2024), Moonlight Stage Productions. Other recent credits include: Alice By Heart (Angus/ Caterpillar 1/Alfred Understudy, 2024) SDMT; Seussical the Musical (Wickersham Brother, 2023), Moonlight Youth Theatre; Something Rotten (Nigel, 2023), Theater for Young Professionals. He would like to thank his family, friends and everyone at SDMT!
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/joshu-lane-headshot-225x225.jpgJoshua LaneMalcolmJoshua is beyond thrilled to be making his debut here at SDMT. Credits: Sky; Mamma Mia!, Horton; Seussical, and Sky; Guys and Dolls at Murrieta Valley High School. Vlad; Anastasia, and Mad Hatter; Alice in Wonderland with Temecula Presents. Billy; Anything Goes, Davey; Newsies, and Enjolras; Les Misérables at And All That Jazz PAC. He would like to thank his family for their support, his friends for all their love, and especially the creative team at SDMT for giving him this wonderful opportunity. He hopes you enjoy the show and thanks you for supporting live theater. @joshua.ryan.25
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/jessica-harris-headshot-225x225.jpegJessica HarrisCharlotteJessica is thrilled to have a full circle moment in performing in her dream show right before she heads off to college. Recent roles include Regina George in Mean Girls and Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast. She would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her, and hope you enjoy the show! @thejessicaharris on IG.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ryleigh-aspinall-headshot-scaled-225x225.jpgRyleigh AspinallMolly (Patrice u/s)Ryleigh will be a Sophomore at San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts studying Musical Theatre. She is very excited to be in her second show at SDMT and would like to thank the directing team for giving her this opportunity. Some of her favorite roles include Nigel/Dormouse in Alice by Heart, Beth in Little Women and Tom Snout in Something Rotten.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/andrea-felix-headshot-225x225.jpgAndrea FélixCassie (Lucy u/s)Andrea Félix (Cassie) is so excited to make her SDMT debut! Credits: Moonlight Stage Productions: Tarzan (Teen Ensemble); MYT: Peter And The Starcatcher (Choreographer), Seussical (Assistant Director); Willy Wonka Jr. (Ms. Teavee), Mary Poppins (Featured Dancer), Moana Jr. (Chief Ancestor #1), Descendants (Queen Belle), Elf Jr. (Starbucks Girl); CPAA: Freaky Friday (Ellie Blake); Star Theatre: Annie (Orphan & Newsie); CYT: Camp Rock (Teen Rocker). Andrea thanks the creative team, her mentors, Mr. Bryce, all her supporters, and specially SaMaPi for always supporting her dreams. Enjoy the show! It’s great to be 13 again! @andreafelixofficial
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/hunter-brooke-headshot-225x225.jpegHunter BrookeSimon (Eddie and Malcolm u/s)Hunter (Simon) is 17 years old and ecstatic to be making his SDMT debut. Hunter’s recent roles include Lucas (Addams Family), Antonio (The Tempest), Dennis (All Shook Up), and Benny Southstreet (Guys and Dolls). In his free time, Hunter enjoys hanging out with his best friend Tirzah, watching movies, and spending time with family and his dog Cotton. He would like to thank SDMT for this amazing opportunity and the production team for making this experience possible.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/eli-hawley-headshot-scaled-225x225.jpgEli HawleyRichieEli Hawley (Richie) is elated to make his SDMT debut in this wonderful production. His favorite roles include Sir John Middleton in Sense and Sensibility (Canyon Crest Academy), Gordon in RENT (Canyon Crest Academy), and Ensemble/Bandit #1 Understudy in Chasing Fear (Canyon Crest Academy). Special thanks to Mom, Dad, and Van Angelo.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/miles-reinstein-headshot-scaled-225x225.jpegMiles ReinsteinRabbiMILES REINSTEIN (Rabbi) is thrilled to be making his SDMT pre-professional debut in 13: The Musical! He will be a senior at University City High School in the fall. Theater credits include: Aaron (Cover) in Mean Girls, Patchy the Pirate in The SpongeBob Musical, Emcee in Chicago (J*Company); Tom Snout/Cobweb in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (UCHS Theater Productions); Mal in The Addams Family (Junior Actors Company); and many more! Miles would like to thank his theater teachers, friends, and parents for all their hard work and support.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/siena-headshot-225x225.jpegSiena AndriesenEnsemble (Molly u/s)Siena is a passionate and determined actor that has been in love with storytelling since a young age. She is extremely grateful to be performing with the talented cast of 13: The Musical, her debut with SDMT! Some of Siena’s favorite roles include Regina George in Mean Girls: The Musical, The Narrator in Puffs The Play, and Trunchbull in Matilda: The Musical. Outside of theater, she enjoys reading, writing, and traveling. She is thankful for the love and support of her family, friends and vocal coach, Leigh Scarritt.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/sarah-gamble-headshot--225x225.jpgSarah GambleDance Captain & Ensemble (Kendra u/s)Sarah is so excited to be part of her first production with SDMT! She is a rising sophomore at Murrieta Valley High School. Featured Credits: Gertrude; Seussical and Sarah Brown; Guys and Dolls at Murrieta Valley High School, Reno Sweeney; Anything Goes and Belle; Beauty and the Beast at And All That Jazz PAC, and Teen Ensemble; Tarzan with Moonlight Stage Productions. She would like to thank her amazing creative team for all their hard work, this brilliant cast, and you for supporting live theater. Enjoy the show! @sarahgamble_22
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/alana-hansen-toohey-headshot-225x225.jpgAlana Hansen-TooheyEnsembleAlana is excited to be making her SDMT debut! Her youth musical theatre credits include The Addams Family (Wednesday), Annie Jr. (Annie), Mamma Mia! (Ali), Chicago (Mary Sunshine), Spamalot (Lady of the Lounge, Dance Captain), Shrek the Musical (Fairy Tale Creature) and Fiddler on the Roof (Ensemble, Co-Dance Captain). She recently performed in two plays, Sense and Sensibility (Marianne) and Lost Girl (Cora, Wendy u/s), at Canyon Crest Academy, where she is in their Theatre Conservatory program.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/jordan-jones-headshot-225x225.jpegJordan JonesEnsemble (Cassie and Charlotte u/s)Jordan Jones is excited to be performing in her first show at San Diego Musical Theater! Some of her favorite credits include: Mean Girls with La Jolla Country Day and The Lightning Thief with San Diego Junior Theater. She has also recently acted in her highschool’s production of Metamorphoses as Phaeton and Orpheus. She is a student at La Jolla Country Day School and loves to bring the joys of performing to anyone she can. She is currently working on creating a Theater for Young Actors club at her school, continuing to share her love for the arts.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/jonah-orona-headshot-225x225.jpgJonah OronaEnsemble (Evan u/s)Jonah Orona (Ensemble/Evan U/S) - Jonah is in 8th grade and is excited to be making his debut with SDMT in his 25th production. Jonah recently completed a trailer for Sony Interactive Entertainment MLB The Show 24. Previous works include the 2023 San Diego Fair Commercial, guest artist in Noel, Noel (San Diego Symphony, 2021) and Boo Who in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (The Old Globe, 2019). Jonah would like to thank his coaches, Karyn Overstreet (Voice), Joey Paul Jensen, CSA (Acting), and the artistic team for this amazing opportunity. Jonah is represented by Shamon-Freitas (San Diego) and Trilogy Talent (LA). IG:just.jonaho
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ethan-renteria-headshot-225x225.jpgEthan RenteriaEnsemble (Archie u/s)Ethan Renteria is 14 years old and is super excited to be casted in this amazing production of “13 the musical.” He has done shows in the past (not with SDMT) and his favorite include, Addams Family (Uncle Fester,) You’re a good man Charlie Brown (Schroeder,) Junie B Jones (Sheldon Potts.) Ethan loves musical theater, but when he isn’t at rehearsals or Performing, he is hanging out with his family, Hanging out with friends or going to school. He is super great full to be giving this opportunity to be in this wonderful and amazing cast.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/kyle-tucker-headshot-225x225.jpgKyle TuckerEnsemble (Simon and Richie u/s)Kyle Tucker is thrilled to be in the SDMT production of 13 the Musical! Other shows include Young Alfred - Alice by Heart (SDMT), Danny Who - Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas (The Old Globe), Thing 1 - Seussical the Musical (Moonlight Youth Theatre), James - Willy Wonka Jr (Moonlight Youth Theatre), Neleus - Mary Poppins (Moonlight Youth Theatre), and John Darling - Peter Pan Jr. (Junior Actors Company). Enjoy the show!
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/addy-williamson-headshot-scaled-225x225.jpgAddy WilliamsonEnsembleAddy Williamson (14), is excited to be in the ensemble of 13! Some of her previous shows include Princess Whatsername (Choreographer), Wizard of Oz, (Aunt Em, Dance Captain, & Featured Dancer), Aladdin (Beggar, Tapper, & Featured Dancer), Marky the Magnificent Fairy (Narrator), Zombies (Doowop girl), & Seussical (Baby Roo). In her spare time you can find her dancing and singing her heart out. She wants to thank the creative team for making this show amazing!
CREATIVE
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/sean-barnett-headshot-225x225.jpgSean BarnettDirectorSean Barnett is a bi-coastal director/writer/actor/comedian based in Southern California & Pittsburgh. He helped create Temecula Presents’ Student-Led Theater Internship Program & served as Artistic Director of Bohemian Arts, where he directed 3 productions total (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, & [title of show]), as well as produced additional arts education programming. As a writer, he writes comedy plays & musicals with his partners Tommy Tran & Izaiah Rhinehart as T.S. Idiot (IG: @ts.idiot.productions). Their fiction podcast, PowCast!, can be found on YouTube & Spotify. He was last seen at SDMT as an actor in RENT (Mark Cohen) & The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Douglas Panch). Sean is a rising junior in The John Wells Directing Program at Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama. When not inside a theatre, he can be seen sign-twirling outside your local Red Lobster….and also on IG/TikTok @seanathanbarnett.
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/erica-kahn-headshot-225x225.jpgErica KahnChoreographerErica Kahn is a San Diego-based choreographer, director, and teaching artist with a passion for musical theatre. She holds a double bachelor’s degree in Theatre and Dance from UCSD with an emphasis in choreography and directing, and is thrilled to be working with SDMT! She has 10+ years of experience working with youth and currently works with various youth theatre companies and educational arts programs across San Diego County including La Jolla Playhouse, The Old Globe, Moonlight, CCAE Theatricals, Scripps Theatre Arts, Trinity Theatre Company and more. Erica is also an aerial silks instructor and gymnastics coach and teaches dance, flexibility, and body positioning to gymnasts. Select credits include Big Fish (Choreographer, Coronado Playhouse, Aubrey Award for Best Choreography), Newsies (Choreographer, Scripps Theatre Arts), American Idiot (Co-Director/Co-Choreographer, UCSD), Seussical Jr. (ActLiveNow), and The Trail to Oregon (Choreographer, Patrick Henry High School). Current/upcoming: Frozen Jr. (Choreographer, Moonlight Youth Theatre), Annie Jr. (Co-Director/Co-Choreographer, ActLiveNow), and The Lightning Thief (Co-Director/Co-Choreographer, Mission Hills High School). www.ericakahn.com
- https://www.sdmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/matt-ignacio-headshot-225x225.jpgMatt IgnacioMusic DirectorMatt Ignacio is overjoyed to make his SDMT music-directorial debut! He was last seen on the SDMT stage last holiday season in the reprisal of Plaid Tidings. Over the past 10+ years, Matt has musically directed productions at theatres and schools all over San Diego including Maraya Performing Arts, Teatro San Diego, Tenth Avenue Arts, and Young Actors’ Theatre. Matt’s the artistic director and chorus leader for Tremble Clefs, a singing therapy program for people living with Parkinson’s. He also directs the Glenaires choir at La Costa Glen and serves as music director at St. John of the Cross Church. A San Diego native, Matt performs as a soloist throughout the county, as a founding member of The Explorers (San Diego Zoo’s a cappella group) and with the Tinseltone Carolers. Many thanks to the amazing creatives, cast, and crew here at SDMT! mattignacio.com
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