Cast Set For 13 At Rise Above Performing Arts

Jason Robert Brown's hilarious coming-of-age musical 13, a show about discovering that "cool" is sometimes where we least expect it will be the season opener at Rise Above Performing Arts in Sarasota, Florida on September 20th and run through the 23rd at The Glenridge Performing Arts Center.

It will be directed by Rise Above's Artistic Director Jacob Ruscoe with Musical Direction by Joi Chapman and Choreography by Rachael Henry Johnson.

The Cast will feature - Ryan Modjeski as Evan, Malainey Potts as Patrice, Owen Demaio as Archie, Olivia Fontaine as Kendra, Addison Ruscoe (Asolo Rep Theatre's Shakespeare in Love, Upcoming - NYC: Birdie and Tim AEA Reading) as Brett, Kate Mobley-Tarpley as Lucy along with Anthony Lobo as Eddie, Yoshi Wilson as Malcolm, Tyler Gevas as Richie, Kai Maurice as Simon, Alyssa Baker as Charlotte, Abby Telinger as Molly and Kylee Worth as Cassie.

The show according to press notes - "Geek, Poser, Beauty, Queen, Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award- winning composer, Jason Robert Brown (Parade, The Last Five Years, Bridges of Madison County) 13 is a musical about fitting in - and standing out!"

Glenridge Performing Arts Center is located at 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota, FL 34238

You can purchase tickets by 941-702-4747 or by visiting - www.riseabovearts.com