Drama Learning Center's TYA to Present Jason Robert Brown's '13' This Summer

Drama Learning Center's professional training company for emerging young artists will present Jason Robert Brown's 13 this month. A hilarious coming-of-age musical about discovering that "cool" is sometimes where we least expect it, 13 follows Evan Goldman as he moves from New York City to a small Indiana town.

Grappling with his parents' divorce, and preparing for his Bar Mitzvah, Evan navigates the complicated social circles of a new school, as well as the ins and outs of learning how to be a successful young adult. With music by Tony Award-winning Jason Robert Brown (Parade, Bridges of Madison County, Songs for a New World), 13 is a musical about fitting in - and standing out!

13 marks the fourth time that TYA Professional Training Program has produced a title by Jason Robert Brown, having previously mounted the area premiere of 13 (2010), Songs For a New World (2013), and Parade (2016). Alums of TYA also shared the stage with the composer when he visited the space for a one-night-only performance in 2014.

Drama Learning Center's Professional Training Company, TYA (Teaching Young Artists), presents its Summer Intensive production of 13 from July 27-29, 2016 at Drama Learning Center in Columbia. Available by audition only, the TYA program allows students to work in a professional theatre environment as they learn about all aspects of theatrical work. TYA has a strong history of bringing cutting-edge titles to local audiences. The group has previously mounted area premieres of Parade, First Date, Carrie the Musical, GHOST the Musical, 13, Legally Blonde, and High School Musical. This production continues TYA's long-standing tradition of producing professional contemporary musical theatre.

IF YOU GO:

13

July 27-29 at 7:30 PM
July 29 at 11:00 AM

Production Staff:

Director: Seth Fallon
Music Director: Dustin Merrell

Featuring:

Flora Aubin, Lila Cooper, Jane Cumming, Elizabeth Feurbach, Brittany George, Cole Huffman, Daniel Joya-Iglesias, Andrew Lyon, Leah McClelland, Lauren McKenna, Azaria Oglesby, Ellie Parks, Ava Pirie, Jason Quackenbush, Mark Quackenbush, Amanda Tossman, Sarah Tossman, Eli Vogel, Luka Yetter

Tickets 0n sale now at dramalearningcenter.com/tya-teen-professionals or by calling (410) 472-5799; $16 for public

At the Drama Learning Center, 9130-I Red Branch Rd., Columbia, MD 21045

13 is presented with permission through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).