Young Players to Present “13” a Play About Middle School, Oct 21-30

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!

The Young Players Second Stage Production presents… “13” at the Royal Theatre in downtown Benton on 111 S. Market Street. Opening night is Friday, October 21st. The play runs two weekends, with Friday and Saturday performances at 7 p.m., and Sunday performances at 2 p.m.

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? Get tickets to the show to find out what happens! This play is based on the book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn, with music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown.

General admission tickets are $13 and may be purchased in advance at theroyalplayers.ticketleap.com. Or you can make reservations and pay at the door by calling 501-315-LIVE (5483).

Young Players Second Stage (YP2S) is a branch of the Young Players program at the Royal Theatre. It exists to provide advanced theatrical opportunities to likeminded, creative young people in the greater central Arkansas area. YP2S stresses dedication, positivity, preparedness, community, and focus as a means to success. This program provides a unique youth theatre experience in that it combines the talents of young theatre enthusiasts with the talents of experienced adult mentors. YP2S was conceived in 2013 by Justin A. Pike and Daphne Shoppach and produced its first production in January 2014. Ages 13 to 23 are eligible to audition and participate.

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