13 the Musical

13 Musical

Center Stage Production
Ages: 10-13 year olds
Performs mid May, 2024

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 simpleminded 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?!?

Geek. Poser. Jock. 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!

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Game of Tiaras – Two Act

Main Stage Production
Ages: 12-17 year olds
Performs early March, 2024

Who knew princesses could be so vicious? This hilarious tragedy, written by Don Zolidis in 2015, is a combination of William Shakespeare’s King Lear and Game of Thrones, a popular television show. An elderly King (Tommy Schnarr) of a Magical Kingdom, also known as England, suddenly decides to split his kingdom between his daughters, Cinderella (Sabrina Silverstone), Belle (Dahlia Belfer) and The Snow Queen (Maya Hutmann), who totally does not resemble a copyrighted character. This decision leads to chaos between the sisters and their empires.

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The Wizard of Oz

Center Stage Production
Ages: 6-10 year olds
Performs April, 2024

L. Frank Baum’s classic novel comes to life in The Wizard of Oz. Young Dorothy Gale is swept away by a tornado from her Kansas farm to the magical land of Oz. There, she encounters a host of whimsical characters: good witches, bad witches, animals that talk, scarecrows that walk, and things magical to behold. To find her way home, she must journey along the Yellow Brick Road to see the mysterious and all-powerful Wizard in Emerald City. Along the way, she makes new friends, but must also brave many dangers, including the Wicked Witch of the West, who will stop at nothing to get her hands on Dorothy’s magical ruby slippers. To make it home safely, Dorothy must learn an important lesson: there’s no place like home.

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Urinetown the Musical

Main Stage Production
Ages: 13-17 year olds
Performs early May, 2024

Urinetown: The Musical is a satirical comedy musical that premiered in 2001, with music by Mark Hollmann, lyrics by Hollmann and Greg Kotis, and book by Kotis.[1] It satirizes the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, and municipal politics. The show also parodies musicals such as The Threepenny Opera, The Cradle Will Rock and Les Misérables, and the Broadway musical itself as a form.

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The Addams Family

Main Stage Production (For ages 13-17 year olds)
Performs October 27th – November 4th, 2023
Louden Nelson Community Theater
301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Disney’s Frozen Jr.

Center Stage Production (For ages 6-10 year olds)
Performs December 8-16, 2023
Louden Nelson Community Theater
301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Willy Wonka Jr

Center Stage Production (For ages 6-10 year olds)
London Nelson Community Park
301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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HONK Jr.

Center Stage Production (For ages 10-13 year olds)
London Nelson Park
301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Oliver Jr.

Disney’s Newsies JR. is a reduced version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein.

When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys’ expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what’s right.

Including the now-classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies JR. is a timeless story full of spirit and heart.

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Puffs – Two Act

For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs… who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.

Puffs is not authorized, sanctioned, licensed or endorsed by J.K Rowling, Warner Bros. or any person or company associated with the Harry Potter books, films or play.

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Beauty and the Beast

A 2023 Spring Production Main Stage Production (For ages 10-17 year olds) **Audition Dates still to be confirmed** Auditions: Jan. 21 & 22, 2023 (estimate) Callbacks: Jan. 28, 2023 (estimate)   General Rehearsals: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays Tues & Thurs 4:00pm-6:30pm Sundays 12:00pm-5:00pm (*scheduled weekly)   Tech Week: May 8-11, 2023   Performances: May 12-21, 2023 Register Now Synopsis…

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Matilda Jr.

Center Stage Production (For ages 6-10 year olds)
Performs April, 2023
Louden Nelson Community Theater
301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Into The Woods

Main Stage Production (For ages 12-17 year olds)
Performs January & February 2023
Louden Nelson Community Theater
301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Seussical Jr.

Center Stage Production (For ages 10-13 year olds)
Performs December 2021
Louden Nelson Community Theater
301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Trap

MENACHAP, CALIFORNIA. An incomprehensible event: every person in the audience of a high school play falls unconscious–every person but one. Using interviews with witnesses, loved ones, first responders, and the investigators pursuing the case, a theatre ensemble brings the story of the strange event to life, documentary-style. But as the strands weave together into an increasingly dangerous web, it becomes clear that this phenomenon might not be entirely in the past. Unnerving, exhilarating, and wildly inventive, you’ve never walked into anything quite like Trap.

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Peter Pan Jr.

Center Stage Production (For ages 6-10 year olds)
Performs May 2020
Louden Nelson Community Theater
301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Shrek Jr.

Center Stage Production (For ages 10-13 year olds)
Performs August 5-7, 2022
London Nelson Park
301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Lion King Jr.

A 2022 Spring Production Youth Production (For ages 6-10 year olds) *we have already delayed from our previous announced dates due to the omicron surge – please keep an eye on this page for updates*   Online Training: Jan. 31st, Feb 2nd & 4th, 2022 Auditions: February 7th & 9th, 2022 Call-Backs: February 11th, 2022…

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Grease the Musical

The story explores three days in the characters’ lives in the New York City Latino neighborhood of Washington Heights. The score features hip-hop, salsa, merengue and soul music.

Performing February 2020
Santa Cruz County

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Ghosts in the Machine

Buy Your Tickets Now SHOW TIMES: Friday Dec. 17th @ 7pm Saturday Dec. 18th @ 2pm Saturday Dec. 18th @ 7pm   LOCATION: London Nelson Center 301 Center Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060   TICKET PRICES: $10 – students & seniors $13 – general admission Play directed by Kyle Vasquez * All performers are vaccinated.…

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Halloween Make-Up Workshops

Halloween Make-Up Workshops Individual workshops inspired by some iconic Halloween Characters from musicals and beyond, learn to apply makeup like a pro and have an arsenal of Halloween makeup options for the future! Fun and hands on approach to learning, students will learn by doing, following along with the teacher to create each look with…

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The Children’s Hour

The Children’s Hour by Lillian Hellman Buy Tickets Now   Performances:   Only 3 performances.   SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO COVID… NEW DATES EARLY MARCH 2022.       LOCATION:   London Nelson Community Theater – 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.       REQUIREMENTS & NOTES:   * Seating capacity…

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Moana Jr

Center Stage Production (For ages 6-10 year olds)
Performs July 30-31, 2021
Louden Nelson Park
301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Legally Blonde Jr

Center Stage Production (For ages 13-16 year olds)
Performs August 6-7, 2021
Louden Nelson Community Theater
301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Descendants

Center Stage Production (For ages 10-13 year olds)
Performs June 25-26, 2021
Louden Nelson Park
301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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She Kills Monsters

She Kills Monsters She Kills Monsters tells the story of high schooler Agnes Evans as she deals with the death of her younger sister, Tilly. When Agnes stumbles upon Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge.…

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Crewmates – Among Us parody

Crewmates – Among Us parody Crewmates is a Sci-Fi mystery parody of the hit game Among Us, with elements of classic sci-fi tropes from Star Trek and more. When a spaceship gets infiltrated by aliens, the crew has to figure out who the imposter is before they all succumb to mind control or death. Join…

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12 Angry Jurors

Prejudice always obscures the truth. Based on the Emmy Award-Winning television movie by Reginald Rose. Adapted for the stage by Sherman L. Sergel . Register Now REHEARSALS: Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm Virtual Rehearsals will be weekly via Zoom (additional rehearsals will be added to work on character development) 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, (thanksgiving), 12/3  …

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The Breakfast Club

THE BREAKFAST CLUB 1985 American teen coming-of-age comedy-drama. Register Now REHEARSALS: Tuesdays 4:00-6:00pm Virtual Rehearsals will be weekly via Zoom (A few additional rehearsals will be added for individuals to work on character development) 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/10   PERFORMANCE: Live Performance Zoom/Facebook Live Saturday December 12th AGE RANGE: …

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Clue On Stage

The classic board game brought to life in Clue: On Stage! Register Now REHEARSALS: Sundays 2:00-5:00pm Virtual Rehearsals will be weekly via Zoom (First hour individual/break out groups for focused rehearsing) 10/11, 10/17 (*sat), 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/20 (*fri)   PERFORMANCE: Live Performance Zoom/Facebook Live Saturday November 21st AGE RANGE:  Suitable for 10 to…

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Newsies the Musical Jr.

Newsies Jr.

Disney’s Newsies JR. is a reduced version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein.

When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys’ expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what’s right.

Including the now-classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies JR. is a timeless story full of spirit and heart.

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In The Heights

The story explores three days in the characters’ lives in the New York City Latino neighborhood of Washington Heights. The score features hip-hop, salsa, merengue and soul music.

Performing February 2020
Santa Cruz County

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Matilda the Musical

Center Stage Production (For ages 5-10 year olds)
Performs April 20-22, 2018
Louden Nelson Community Theater
301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Cinderella KIDS

Center Stage Production (For ages 6-10 year olds)
Performs July 12-14, 2019
Louden Nelson Community Theater
301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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