13


Music and lyrics by:
Jason Robert Brown
Book by:
Dan Elish & Robert Horn
Evan
Patrice
Archie
Lucy
Brett
Kendra
Eddie
Malcolm
Molly
Cassie
Charlotte
Richie
Simon
Rabbi
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
CREATIVE / DESIGN / PRODUCTION TEAM
Director: Chris Adams*
Choreographer: Nicol Spinola
Musical Director: Monique Creber
Executive Producers: Dave MacLean & Bruce Verchere
Producers: Monique Creber & Chris Adams
Set Designer: Christopher David Gauthier
Lighting Designer: Graham Ockley
Sound Designer: Alex Livland
Costume Designer: Christina Sinosich (Sebastien & Co)
Stage Manager: Jamie Reber Taylor
Assistant Stage Manager: Kat Palmer
Stage Crew: April Cleaver
Follow Spot Operator: Connor McMillan
Props Mistress: Lanni Weingarten
Assistant Director: Sean Anthony
Associate Choreographer: Grace Newson
Assistant Choreographer: Michelle Creber*
Dance Captain: Callie Anderson
Assistant Musical Director: Michael Creber
Assistant Lighting Designer: Mark Carter
Assistant Costume Designer: Donnie Tejani
Videography: Moonshake Media
Graphic Designer: Lalainia Lindbjerg
Promo Photography: Anita Alberto
Production Still Photography: Nicol Spinola
Social Media Manager: Ryan Nunez
Media Relations: Murray Paterson Marketing Group (MPMG)
BAND
Piano/Conductor: Michael Creber
Drums: Randall Stoll
Bass: Miles Foxx Hill
Guitar: Mark Richardson
CAST
Graham Verchere
Julia Maclean
Julian Lokash
Michelle Creber*
Jason Sakaki
Kyra Leroux
Toby Verchere
Cameron Andres
Taylor McKee
Emma Ciprian
Avril Brigden
Nolan Fahey
Nathan Piasecki
Avery Johnson
Callie Anderson
Gracen Dickey
Jessica Agregado
Rachel Valentina
Emma Leblanc
Evan Goldman is plucked from his fast-paced, preteen New York City life and plopped into a sleepy Indiana town following his parents’ divorce. Surrounded by an array of simple-minded middle school students, he needs to establish his place in the popularity pecking order. Can he situate himself on a comfortable link of the food chain... or will he dangle at the end with the outcasts?!
13
Presented by: Bring On Tomorrow in association with
Moving Mirror Productions & Creber Music Productions
Sept. 28 - Oct. 8, 2017 | Waterfront Theatre
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*Appears with permission of Canadian Actors Equity Association
OUR CAST
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Graham Verchere is a grade 10 student who started in musical theatre when he was 11, playing Michael Banks in Arts Club productions of "Mary Poppins" for two seasons, followed by roles in "Sail Away" and "Boys from Syracuse" (Applause), "The Raymur Mothers" (Theatre in the Raw), and as Flick in "A Christmas Story" (Arts Club; Ovation nomination). He has been actively working in TV and film, including recurring roles as Nathan Burgle in season 3 of "Fargo" (FX Network), "The Good Doctor" (ABC), and "Once Upon a Time" (ABC); and in the TV movies Jim Henson’s "Turkey Hollow" (Lifetime) and "Perfect Match" (Hallmark). This fall you can see him in "Woody Woodpecker" (Universal) and "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library" (Nickelodeon), and next year as Davey in the indie feature "Summer of ’84". He also has been the voice of Pip Squeak and Chipcutter on "My Little Pony". When he’s not acting, Graham loves computers and playing guitar. Follow him on Twitter at @GrahamVerchere.
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After winning the inaugural Youth Talent Search BC and winning Tri-City's Got Talent, Julia went on to star as Annie in RCMT's "Annie". Other favourite featured roles include, Mary-Beth in "A Christmas Story" and Tracey Atkinson in "Billy Elliott" for the Arts Club; Young Fiona in "Shrek The Musical" and Flounder in "The Little Mermaid" for Align Entertainment; and Lisa in "Raymur Mothers" for Theatre in the Raw. Julia has also sung the anthems all over town for various sports teams, including the Vancouver Canucks.
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Julian is thrilled to be a part of such an incredible production! Past credits include: "Shrek", "Oliver!" and "Beauty and the Beast", (TUTS); James in "James and the Giant Peach" (CTYP); "Music Man" (Gateway); and "Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen" (Famous Artists Limited). He would like to thank his friends and family for constantly supporting him, and Bring On Tomorrow Co. for giving him this amazing opportunity. He hopes you enjoy the show and wants you to remember to always put one foot in front of the other, and just keep walking on!
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Michelle Creber is a 17-year-old award-winning actor, singer, dancer, musician, songwriter and voiceover artist who is known internationally as the voice of Apple Bloom on the hit animated series, "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic". Other notable voiceover credits include Lucy in "Peanuts" (Warner Bros) Alice in "Martha Speaks" (PBS Kids) and Wendy in "The New Adventures of Peter Pan" (Discovery Family). Notable onscreen credits include Michelle's Leo Award nominated performance as Kelly in the gritty Western series "Strange Empire" (CBC/Netflix), "Supernatural" (CW), "The Haunting Hour" (The Hub), and "The Search For Santa Paws" (Disney). Michelle has also performed extensively in the theatre world, including twice in the title role of "Annie" (TUTS, Gateway) and Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz" (Footlight). A professional singer since the age of 4, Michelle has recorded lead vocals on over a dozen albums in addition to the soundtracks for many TV shows & movies. Recent lead singing features include the theme song for NBC’s "Nina’s World", and a duet with Billy Joel for the movie "Just the Way You Are". Michelle is currently writing and recording a new solo album featuring all her own originals songs.
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Jason Sakaki is a young musical theatre performer based in Richmond, BC. Jason began his career performing in Gateway Theatre’s "The King and I" and since then has performed in numerous productions throughout Vancouver. He has appeared in national commercials in addition to recently making his small screen debut in Disney Channel’s new TV show "Mech-X4". A member of Perry Ehrlich’s Showstoppers, Jason has shared the stage with the legendary band Foreigner as well as with country star Eric Church at Rogers Arena, and frequently performs for numerous events held through out Vancouver. In 2016 Jason joined The Gentlemen Quartet, and capped off the year appearing at Concord’s New Years Eve Celebration at Canada Place. Aside from performing, Jason works as a DJ with Spin Off Entertainment and as a freelance photographer.
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Kyra is a dynamic triple threat who finds her passion in the performing arts. Her past credits include Gracie Shinn in Gateway Theatre’s "Music Man", Kim MacAfee in Charles Best Secondary’s "Bye Bye Birdie", and 10 years of performances with Lindbjerg Academy. She is a member of Perry Ehrlich’s Showstoppers and is a competitive dancer at Encore Dance Academy. A grade 10 student, Kyra plays alto saxophone in the concert band and sings with the concert and jazz choir. At her Middle School leaving ceremony, she received the David Patterson Award for Creativity and Most Outstanding Musician Overall. Kyra`s extensive training in dance, musical theatre and singing has led her to be a versatile and well-rounded performer. Kyra recently landed a role in the Nickelodeon TV movie "Inside Voice", and is excited about her upcoming role as Kendra in Bring On Tomorrow Co.’s "13 the Musical".
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Toby Verchere is a 15-year-old performer who has been active in theatre in Vancouver for a number of years, including roles as Louis in "The King and I" (Gateway Theatre), young George Bailey in "It’s a Wonderful Life" (Arts Club), Kit in "The Old Curiosity Shop" (United Players), as Narrator in "The Boys from Syracuse" (Applause Musicals), and sharing the role of Victor with his twin brother Graham in "Raymur Mothers" (Theatre in the Raw; Ovation Award for Outstanding New Work). He also as had roles in school productions of "Little Shop of Horrors" and "Wizard of Oz" at St John’s School. He has appeared in the TV series "Fringe" (Fox) and in commercials for CTV and Crayola. In addition to singing, Toby dives competitively, taps, and plays jazz saxophone. He also enjoys computers and built a gaming computer with his twin Graham, who plays Evan.
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Taylor is entering grade 11 at Langley Fine Arts School, where she is majoring in Music. She trains in dance at Lindbjerg Academy, and attends Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance! over the summer. She is also a member of Perry Ehrlich’s ShowStoppers. Some of her favourite theatre credits include Teen Fiona in "Shrek the Musical" with Theatre Under the Stars and Young Bonnie in "Bonnie & Clyde" with Play On Words Productions.
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Emma is thrilled to be joining the cast of "13: The Musical"! She is currently a member of Perry Ehrlich’s Showstoppers and has been in seven sessions of Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance! She has studied tap and jazz at Boswell Dance Academy and Northwest Academy of Performing Arts. She was involved in her high school’s jazz, concert and award-winning chamber choir, and has just recently graduated from St. Thomas More Collegiate. She will be starting post-secondary at Studio 58 Acting at Langara College in January 2018. She is the John Favro Drama Award Scholarship Winner and former Miss New Westminster 2016. Past credits include: "High School Musical" (Gabriella Montez, STMC 2017), "Cinderella" (Cinderella, STMC 2015), "The Importance of Being Earnest" (Gwendolyn Fairfax, STMC 2016), and "Fiddler on the Roof" (Bielke, Gateway 2012/Chava Understudy & Ensemble, RCMT 2016).
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Avril is thrilled to be playing Charlotte in "13 the Musical", the role made famous by Ariana Grande during its run on Broadway. Joining this talented cast of young actors is an honour. Last year, Avril played Susan Parks in the Arts Club Theatre Company’s production of "Billy Elliot". Past credits also include, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" with Align Entertainment in 2016, "Annie" with RCMT in 2014, and multiple shows with the Lindbjerg Academy of Performing Arts, where she studies theatre and dance. Avril would like to thank Bring on Tomorrow Co., Elaine Lindbjerg, the Lindbjerg Academy team and Gotta Sing Gotta Dance for their limitless support of young performers. Many additional thanks to her family for encouraging her performing arts ambitions in addition to soccer, softball and academics. Avril hopes you enjoy the show!
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Nolan's passion for theatre and dance started at the Lindbjerg Academy. Nolan has performed in several shows around town. His past credits include "Anything Goes" (RCMT), title role in "Billy Elliot" (Arts Club), "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", "The Addams Family" (Align), and "Oliver" (TUTS). Nolan is also a proud recipient of a 2016 Ovation Award and nominated for a Jessie for his role as Billy Elliot. Nolan currently studies dance in the professional training program at Arts Umbrella.
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Nathan is proudly making his Bring on Tomorrow Co Debut! Among past theatre credits are "OLIVER!", "The Music Man", "Bye Bye Birdie!", "Mary Poppins" for Theatre Under the Stars; "Billy Elliot" for Arts Club; "Mrs. Claus’s Kitchen" for Famous Artists; "Seussical" for Carousel Theatre for Young People; and "Oklahoma!", "Hello Dolly", and "The Will Rogers Follies" for RCMT. Nathan is also a member of Perry Ehrlich’s Show Stoppers and trains with Caulfield School of Dance. Craig Tompkins is his vocal coach and he has also studied with Tarlington Training, The Arts Club Senior Musical Theatre Intensive, and Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance! Nathan would also like to thank Chris, Monique, Nicol, Lalainia, Dave, and Bruce for making this such a positive experience. Instagram: @nathan.piasecki
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Avery is 15 and attends grade 11 at Thomas Haney Secondary in Maple Ridge. Avery made his theatre debut as Pugsley in "The Addams Family" (Align Entertainment). Since then he has had the opportunity to portray Skut Farkus in "A Christmas Story The Musical" (Arts Club) as well a part of the Ensemble of "The Little Mermaid" (Align) and Chuck in Lindbjerg Rising Stars’ Advanced production of "Footloose". Avery is in his fourth year studying acting, dance and musical theatre at Lindbjerg Academy. He studies artistry and Grade 8 RCM Piano at Simusique studios in Coquitlam. He spends his spare time playing guitar, piano and singing, and hopes to always have fun and continue his love of film music and theatre.
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Callie is thrilled to be joining the cast of 13! Callie is 18 years old and is a recent high school graduate who is passionate about performing. Callie has been training as a vocalist and dancer for most of her life at K&S Dance Productions and is excited to put her hard work onto the stage. Callie was most recently seen in "Anything Goes" (RCMT) and "Mary Poppins" (TUTS). Callie would like to thank Chris, Monique, Nicol for this wonderful opportunity, the 13 cast for welcoming her, and her family for the endless love.
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I have trained at the Lindbjerg Academy for ten years now in Dance, Voice and Musical Theatre. This year at competition I received three 3rd overall trophies, two 2nd overall trophies and a variety of special awards for my musical theatre and tap group dances. With Lindbjerg I have also had the pleasure of performing in Disneyland twice and Disneyworld. Past favourite roles have been the Blue Fairy in "My Son Pinocchio", Vivienne Kensington in "Legally Blonde" and this year Wendy Jo in "Footloose". Earlier this year I was in "The Little Mermaid" with Align Entertainment and last Spring I was in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" with them.
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Jessica is delighted to be a part of this production of "13: The Musical". She has been dancing at The Richmond Academy of Dance for 10 years and has been dancing competitively for 7 years. She is also a part of the Little Flower Academy senior concert choir and Music Ministry club. Jessica was a part of the Vancouver College and Little Flower Academy's production of "Crazy for You" this past school year as one of the Follies Girls. She is truly excited to be a part of her first production outside of school and has enjoyed her experience as part of this wonderful talented cast.
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Rachel is thrilled to be taking part in "13: The Musical"! She loves to sing, dance and perform. Rachel is a member of LFA’s senior concert choir, chamber choir, and music ministry team. Previous to "13", Rachel debuted as a Follies Girl in Little Flower Academy and Vancouver College’s "Crazy For You". She would like to thank all her friends and family who have put up with the many hours of rehearsals, and supported her passion of music and performing arts. She would also like to thank the amazing cast and crew for making this musical experience fantastic. Thank you for coming, and we hope you enjoy the show!
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Emma is so thrilled to be part of "13: The Musical". Music is her passion and she has been singing since she can remember. She has performed in many local festivals and dance competitions, including Kiwanis Music, Tri Cities Got Talent, and the PNE Star Showdown where she was one of the finalists. She has also had the honour to preform for Honorable Senator Yonah Martin and our war vetrans. She has enjoyed being in musical theatre and was recently cast as Nala in Lindbjerg's production of the "Lion King".