Beachwood Community TheatreBeachwood Community Theatre Phone: 216-595-3734 2700 Richmond Rd.FAX: 292-1976 Beachwood, Oh 44122 E-Mail: Jill.Koslen-freireich@beachwoodohio.com Beachwood, Ohio, 5/13/16 For Immediate Release Turning “13” Who doesn’t remember turning “13”? It’s an awkward time with or without the stress of moving to a new school and preparing for a Bar Mitzvah. “13” is a hit musical <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_theatre%20/o%20Musical%20theatre> with lyrics and music by Jason Robert Brown <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Robert_Brown%20/o%20Jason%20Robert%20Brown> and book by Dan Elish, and Robert Horn. 12 year old Evan Goldman has everything and lives in the world’s greatest city — New York. When his parents divorce he's forced to move with his Mother to Indiana. Uprooted from his old life, he must maneuver his way through a new Jr. high school, while preparing for his Bar Mitzvah. “13” is a high-energy musical about growing up, coping with change and learning that becoming who you want to be - begins with discovering who you really are. “13” is a show written for teens, performed by teens and appeals to the awkward teen lurking within each of us. Director, Jill Koslen-Freireich calls “13” the “RENT” for teens. It’s high energy, edgy and at times may cross some lines. The story is told from the mind-set of a 13 year old boy. This is the second time that Beachwood Community Theater has mounted this production. All of the actors are ages 12 – 15 and reside in Beachwood, Solon, Aurora, Shaker Hts., Mentor, Lyndhurst, Twinsburg and Chagrin Falls. Some cast members are presently preparing for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah and many cast members will celebrate their 13th birthdays at rehearsals. All of the productions candy and water proceeds will benefit Harvest for Hunger. Archie, a character in the story, lives with Muscular Dystrophy. The cast has determined that all profits from flower sales will benefit ALS research and the M.D.Foundation. Beachwood's motto When a group of people come together for a common goal like producing the highest quality production they can why not also give back to the community at the same time? At a Glance: Beachwood Community Theater “1 3” t h e m u s i c a l Fridays: May 13, 20 7:30pm Saturdays:May14 4pm, May 21 2pm Sundays: May 15, 2pm For more information contact Jill Koslen-Freireich at 216-292-1970 # # #