13 The Musical Performances at the The Arts Center

, St. Charles, IL- Nomad Theatre Company’s Youth Cast triumphantly announces 13 The Musical. This production showcases several talented adolescents from all over the outlying Chicagoland area.

Directed by Tracy Whiteside of St. Charles with musical direction by Adam Huckeby of Lake in the Hills. 13 The Musical is a funny, coming of age musical about discovering that “cool” is sometimes where we least expect it.

Following a move from fast paced New York City to small town Indiana after his parents’ divorce, young Evan Goldman is trying to find a place to fit in and quick! As Evan tries to navigate through the complex social circles of his new school, in hopes of having the best Bar Mitzvah ever, he learns what it means to be a true friend. This incredible production features a rock score from Tony Award- winning composer Jason Robert Brown.

The cast members include Batavia: George Aigner, Burlington: Paige Stevens, Geneva: Nathan Castagna, Kaia Ebel, Maya Hawkins, Eli Newcome, and Katie O’Brien, Hinsdale: AJ Andersen, Lake In The Hills: Alyssa Kuphal, Montgomery: Alyssa Marcelain, St. Charles: Katie Das, Kristen Das, Andy O’Hara, Aubrey Risch, Luke Risch, South Barrington: Ceci Yasell, Jess Vandermey

LOCATION: ARTS CENTER OF ST. CHARLES, 2422 West Main Street, in St. Charles, just west of Randall Rd. Free parking is available. Show dates and times are as follows: Friday, May 20th at 7:00 PM, Saturday, May 21st at 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM, Sunday, May 22nd at 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Contact info@artscenterstc.org or 630-234-9506.

Tickets can be purchased at http://13artscenter.bpt.me

Nomad Theatre Company, sponsored by SELF, is a tuition-based educational program. Appearing around the Fox Valley Area, we produce a wide variety of projects all aimed at building self-esteem and leadership among youth grades 2nd through college. Cast members “create not imitate” by collaborating with the director to develop a unique show based on everyone’s participation and imagination. Everyone plays a part, and no one is ever “just ensemble.”

For more information on upcoming youth opportunities, please visit http://www.artscenterstc.org.

Self-Esteem for Life Foundation (SELF) is a 501 C3 non-profit , charitable organization dedicated to building self-esteem and leadership among young people through the performing arts.