Beachwood 

Community​

Theatre​​Beachwood Community Theatre           ​Phone: 216-595-3734

​2700 Richmond Rd.​FAX:    292-1976

​Beachwood, Oh 44122​

E-Mail: Jill.Koslen-freireich@beachwoodohio.com

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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 with lyrics and music by Jason Robert Brown 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

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