13 the Musical

In April of 2017 Jopuka Productions proudly presented the groundbreaking all youth musical, 13! Featuring 39 of the Central Coast’s most talented young actors and musicians!

Following a move from New York City to small-town Indiana, young Evan Goldman grapples with his parents’ divorce, preparing for his impending Bar Mitzvah, and navigating the complicated social circles of a new school. With universal themes of growing up, acceptance and true friendship this show is sure to relatable to young and old!

Premiering on Broadway in 2008 it was the first musical ever on Broadway to have an entire youth cast and orchestra. With music from Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown, and script by Robert Horn who has written hit teen films such as Disney’s Teen Beach Movie! The original stage production launched the careers of stars such as Graham Phillips, Elizabeth Gillies, and Ariana Grande!

  • Director || Joshua Maxwell

  • Assistant Director || Beau Wilson

  • Musical Director || Quinn Carter

  • Lighting || Nik Lyons

  • Choregrapher || Nicole Seggie

  • Producer || Anna Carter

  • The Art House || April 2017

Meet the Cast

Tara Sones || Elyse Hayhurst || Rachel Phillis  || Katrina Gardner || Gemma Knowles || Melika Faulkner || Priya Kumar || Kay-Lea Sims || Tom Sutherland || Ryleigh Beggs || Angus Wells || Marlee Carter || Spencer Johnston || Brigette Johnston || Riley Felton || Mackenzie Thornton-Walker || Callum Beggs || Mia Cross || Steph Hanlon || Kasey Barnes || Luke George || Jacinta Rose Burley || Zac Cunyghame || Jess Nader || Liv Harris || Eva Berry || Liam Barbeler || Keegan Morely || Breanna Redhead || Ryan Knowles || Sebrina Thornton-Walker 

Show Photos & Reviews

The only conclusion to be drawn is that – on the surface – the concept of an ‘all teen musical’ sounds more than a little twee. But from start to finish this is a thoroughly engaging, funny (and more than a little politically-incorrect) cracker of a show – kind of like Grease meets Avenue Q…. Rose Cooper for Stage Whispers

Show Photos

Photo Credits

Andy Kabanoff || Anna Carter