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Cliques & Crowds San Benito Stage’s ‘13: The Musical’

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ew can pronounce it, but most of us have experienced triskaidekaphobia, at least during one stage of life.

It is the unnatural fear and/ or hatred of the number 13. And though the academics who pay attention to such things say that the superstition originated with the Last Supper (Christ plus the 12 disciples made for 13 guests at the table), we all instinctively know otherwise, that 13 is considered unlucky because—duh—it’s, like, the most awkward age ever!

MYTHIC MUSICAL Fitting in, finding out who you are, who your friends are—San Benito Stage Company puts teens under the spotlight.

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For Hollister’s San Benito Stage Company, 13 also means a big promotion. That’s the age when actors who have participated in the company’s kids production graduate to the annual teen production. And this year, the teen production is all about that unlucky number and that awkward age.

Debuting exactly 10 years ago this month on Broadway, 13 (The

Musical) remains the only Broadway musical to be cast entirely with teenagers. In late October, San Benito Stage will take on 13—also featuring exclusively teen performers—as the company’s last show at Granada Theater in Hollister.

(The theater company’s lease on the building expired and was not renewed.)

“Some people were nervous, not knowing what to expect from a show called 13,” said the production’s co-director Angela “Jula” Prak. “People might think that we were only going to cast 13-yearolds. In fact, our cast ranges in age from 13 to 19.”

The show’s timing is fortuitous, considering that one of the sleeper hits of the summer movie season this year has been 28-year-old comedian Bo Burnham’s too-realistic-for-comfort dramedy Eighth Grade, a film that takes on many of the same themes as 13: the physical changes of adolescence, the struggle to discover an emerging adult self, ➝ 6

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the intense desire to fit in socially.

Written by Jason Robert Brown (with book by Robert Horn and Dan Elish), 13 (The Musical) alights on Evan, an outgoing young New Yorker looking forward to his bar mitzvah (“It’s the Jewish Super Bowl!” he quips), only to discover his parents’ impending divorce means he has to suddenly move with his mom to a small town in Indiana.

At his new school, Evan scrambles to ingratiate himself with the cool kids, including the campus alpha male and the queenly mean girl, not only to save his bar mitzvah party but to establish his social standing. (“If I do one stupid thing, I’m exiled to the losers table for the rest of my life,” he frets) His first friend in his new home, however, is Patrice, a sweet but shy girl whose geeky personality makes her an outcast at school. She quickly develops a crush on Evan, but he betrays her in order to get the right kids to show up at his party.

“I think there are characters here that both boys and girls can relate to,” said Prak, 28, who is directing the show with her younger brother Aaron Hernandez. The siblings co-directed 2017’s teen production, a musical centered on the legend of Elvis

Presley called All Shook Up. The pair also grew up in Hollister performing on stage in San Benito Stage productions. Her first taste of performance was in a teen production of Grease.

“It was just one of those things,” she said. “Once you get the bug, you just want to keep doing it and doing it. But we’ve made a family affair now. We’ve got our parents involved, and I have two little ones of my own now, so I throw them in there anywhere we can.”

“In our minds, we still feel like teenagers,” said her brother, 26.

In fact, the musical was written and first performed when the directors were teenagers (Among other things, 13: The Musical launched the career of young pop diva Ariana Grande). But in the era of smartphones and social media, being a teen today means something fundamentally different than it did even 10 years ago. Contemporary productions of 13 (The Musical) tend to shoehorn in references to YouTube or iPhones. But even the social arrangements of middle school and high school can shift over time, and directors will change the play to reflect current trends.

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Join The Veterans of Foreign Wars CA District 12 at its second annual Golf Tournament, a four-person scramble including tee prizes, golf cart, raffles, dinner and awards presentation.

Enjoy great prizes for winning golf teams and over the top raffle prizes and silent auction opportunities. Proceeds benefit VFW District 12. The tournament will be held on Friday, Sept. 21, 9am-8pm at San Juan Oaks Golf Club, 3825 Union Road. For more information and player registration, visit tinyurl.com/y78fr5jq.

Bring the whole family to Gardens@ Night Halloween and experience a spooky-but-not-too-scary Halloween event as Gilroy Gardens is lit up in a mysterious illuminating glow.

Rides will not be in operation, but little ones can trick or treat, explore the Spider’s Lair or take a ride on at Ghost Train. Also enjoy the Marketplace filled with specialty food, craft beer and Halloween crafts and games for the kids. Friday Sept. 21, 7-10pm at Gilroy Gardens, 3050 Hecker Pass Highway. For more information, visit gilroygardens.org.

Equestrians are invited to bring their horses to a Moonlight Ride at Hunting Hollow. The evening begins with a potluck dinner and continues with an easy easy 6-mile ride to the end of the hollow and back. Bring a dish to share and personal drink, place setting, chair and jacket. Saturday, Sept. 22, 6pm at Henry W. Coe State Park Hunting Hollow Entrance and Parking Lot. Horse manure in the parking lot must be picked up and hauled out. Visit coepark.net.

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GENIE Seventy-two kids bring One Thousand and One Nights to life at South Valley Civic Theatre beginning Sept. 21.

SVCT opens fall season with ‘Aladdin Jr.’ SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

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here’s nothing like magic to appeal to kids, which may account for the 72 second- to eighth-graders who auditioned for the South Valley Civic Theatre production of Disney’s “Aladdin Jr.” Director Carol Harris cast 49 young actors for the musical, which opens Sept. 21 at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse.

“We called and they came,” said Harris. “They wanted to see the magic, do the magic.”

The play is a stage version of the 1992 Disney film Aladdin, which in turn is based on a Middle Eastern folk tale from “The Book of One Thousand and One Nights.” It tells the story of a

street kid in Agrabah who falls in love with the sultan’s daughter and what they must each do to escape the lives they seem preordained to live.

“Junior” versions of the Disney shows are shortened to a running time of about 70 minutes, which means the songs are quick and the action quicker. The biggest challenge for the director is keeping her large, youthful cast occupied during rehearsals.

“One of the tricks is you have to be prepared so you can keep them busy,” said Harris. She splits up rehearsal time between herself and choreographer Jennifer Grifall so everyone is occupied.

The show stars 11-year-old Oliver Kaelin in the title role.

Oliver is a member of a Morgan Hill family that keeps busy on the community theater stage: his father Michael was recently seen in Guys and Dolls, which was directed by his mother, Myra. His sister Ginger also is cast in Aladdin Jr. and sister Lucy was in Thoroughly Modern Millie.

“I get to meet a lot of new people and make a lot of new friends,” said Oliver of the theater.

The biggest challenge in playing Aladdin is that “he lies a lot,” said Oliver. And then there’s keeping a straight face when Aladdin is being chewed out by other characters. Another challenge: keeping his balance on a “magic carpet.”

“The trick is to stay on it, especially with two people, and singing,” he said.

Balanced on the magic carpet with Oliver is 12-year-old Jillian Puente. Princess Jasmine, Jillian said, is rightfully angry with her father the sultan’s restrictions on her freedom.

“I can’t blame her,” she said. “I wouldn’t want to be stuck in the palace your whole life.”

P.J. Crocker makes his SVCT debut as the villainous Jafar, a fun role because “you get to mess with others on stage, be in power for a while and then get knocked off.”

Crocker has appeared in four shows produced by the city of Gilroy.

Jillian’s mother, Jennifer Puente, is the show’s producer, a position she describes as filling in for every job as needed, from helping with costumes to handling the show’s expenses.

“We’re fortunate to have the support of the community,” she said.

South Valley Civic Theatre presents ‘Aladdin Jr.’ Sept. 21-Oct. 20 at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey St, Morgan Hill.

Tickets $25, $20 seniors, $16 youth; 800.838.3006. For more information: svct.org.

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Fall under Alfred Hitchcock’s spell and enjoy a day devoted to his famous film, “Vertigo.” See filming locations on a guided tour of San Juan Bautista State Historic Park and Mission San Juan Bautista’s famous church. Travel deeper into Vertigo with a lecture on the mystery of Hitchcock and experience Vertigo under the stars as it’s played on the Plaza Lawn. The tour will be from 3-4:30pm for $15, followed by the lecture for $10, and finish with a free film screening under the stars around 8:10pm. Saturday, Sept. 29. For tickets and more information, call 831.623.4881.

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HOLLISTER NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS Join San Benito Dance Academy at open auditions for the 2018 production of The Nutcracker.

The 2018 show dates are Saturday, Dec. 15 and Sunday, Dec. 16, with a dress rehearsal on Friday, Dec. 14. Auditions will be held for a cast from ages two to adult on Friday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept. 22

at San Benito Dance Academy, 101 McCray St. For information on The Nutcracker experience and a full audition schedule, visit sanbenitodanceacademy.com.

HISTORICAL PRESENTATION Discover the Anderson family, their travels from Scotland to San Benito County and their role in the history of the community as San Benito County Historical Society presents The Anderson Story - Scotland to San Benito. Enjoy a 30-minute video, photo presentation and artifacts.

Refreshments will be provided and guests are encouraged to arrive early as seating is limited to 35.

Wednesday, Sept. 26, 7-9pm at 498 Fifth St. Visit tinyurl.com/yaqfnclx.

RENAISSANCE FAIRE Step back in time to Renaissance Europe and enjoy hearty ales, fine foods and handmade crafts. Hundreds of costumed performers roam the streets and act on five different stages. Don’t miss the exciting new Tournament of Horses. The Northern California Renaissance Faire at Casa de Fruta will be held Sept. 15-Oct. 14 on Saturdays and Sundays only from 10am-6pm at 10021 Pacheco Pass Highway. For information and tickets, visit norcalrenfaire.com.

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the Bear Valley School at its annual fall dinner and auction, Pork for the Park. Enjoy a down-home pig roast, local beer and wine and the bluegrass music of the County Line Pickers while learning about the progress made to date to stabilize the historic Bear Valley Schoolhouse and showing support for its future restoration. Saturday, Sept. 22, 5-8pm at San Benito Historical Park, 8300 Airline Highway. Visit pinnaclesfoundation.org.

opportunities to support youth in the community. This year’s event will also include a celebration of Change Makers and a special recognition of a nominated community member for their outstanding work. Saturday, Sept.

22, 4-8pm at Willey Cultural Center, 140 Fifth St. For tickets and information, visit site.youthall.org.

The Cactus & Succulent Society of the Monterey Bay Area invites the public to its Bi-Annual Cactus & Succulent Show and Sale. Guests are invited to judge the highlighted collections that have been entered and peruse all types of cactus and succulent plants, pottery and supplies offered by vendors. Saturday, Sept. 29, 9am-5pm and Sunday, Sept. 30, 9am-4pm at the San Juan Bautista Community Hall, 10 San Jose St, San Juan Bautista. For more information, visit mbsucculent.org.

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GILROY CHANGE MAKERS Don’t miss Youth Alliance’s marquee fundraising event, 2018 Change Makers, featuring entertainment, raffles, auctions, tastings and

BROADWAY COMEDY Enjoy a celebration of theatre at its best—and theater people behaving their not so best—in the fall comedy, It’s Only a Play, directed by Kevin Heath.

In this production, Peter Austin’s career is on the line on opening night of his new play as he waits to see if his show is a hit with a group of

theater folks. Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 7-29, 8pm at Limelight Actors Theater, 7341 Monterey St. For tickets and more information, visit limelightactorstheater.com or call 408.472.3292.

MORGAN HILL NATURAL SCIENCE Help the Open Space Authority learn how life on the Open Space Preserves changes over time by collecting valuable scientific research data on a smartphone or tablet. Join OSA staff and docents for an engaging citizen science experience and learn how to identify and catalog plants and animals in the iNaturalist application. Sunday, Sept. ➝ 13

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Tickets are now on sale for the Gavilan College Jazz Festival featuring the Dahveed Behroozi Quartet, the Nate Pruitt Group, Super Soul Brothers and the Gilroy High School Jazz Band. Don’t miss this wonderful and diverse afternoon of music. General Admission $15, students or seniors $10. Refreshments will also be available for purchase. Sunday, Sept. 30, 2pm at the Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. To purchase tickets, visit brownpapertickets.com. For more information, call 408.848.4882.

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MONTEREY JAZZ Experience more than 500 jazz artists performing nonstop on eight stages for three nights and two days of the world’s best jazz at the 61st annual Monterey Jazz Festival. Enjoy films, conversations with festival stars, exhibitions, food and beverages, live jazz

TOAST & JAM All musicians are welcome to head to Crēdo Studio for Toast & Jam. Attendees will enjoy meeting to eat toast and jam, and then hanging out—to jam.

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more. Adult admission is $20; youths ages 6-11 are $10; ages 5 and under are free. Saturday, Sept.

29, 5-10pm at Bolado Park Event Center, 9000 Airline Hwy., Tres Pinos. Visit sanbenitocountyfair. com or call, 831.628.3421.

FALL FESTIVAL Don’t miss the 19th annual Swank Farms Fall Festival. Celebrate autumn with family-friendly activities including a Pumpkin Patch, Corn Mazes, Jumping Pillows and Farm Animals. Also enjoy Pig Races, a Cow Train, pedal karts and much more. Thursdays through Sundays, Sept. 28-Oct. 31 at Swank Farms, 4751 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister. For information and hours, visit swankfarms.com.

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Find out what to do after a disaster at the Disaster Preparedness Workshop at the Gilroy Library. Discover what to do if returning home after a fire of flood is not an option, how to reconnect with family and friends following a major disaster and how to stay safe in an earthquake.

Participants will also learn how to create a disaster kit. Get prepared Wednesday, Oct. 3, 7-8pm at Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St, Gilroy. For more information, visit sccl.org/Locations/Gilroy.

SEA OTTER SECRETS Meet and hear from some of the most influential sea otter scientists working in California over the last half-century at “Unlocking the Secrets of Sea Otters.” Experience an overview of 50 years of sea otter research, with a question-andanswer session and one-of-a-kind vintage videos and photos. Friday, Sept. 28, 6-8pm at Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row Auditorium Entrance, 886 Cannery Row, Monterey. This event is free to the public, and no after-hours access to the aquarium will be permitted. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/ybpbcgck.

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION The photography exhibition “Our World in Pictures,” presented by Gilroy Center for the Arts, features local photographers sharing their work and will be on display through Sept. 29. Entrance to the gallery is always free, Tuesday through Friday, 2-5pm and Saturday, 11am-2pm at the Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey St, Gilroy. For more information, visit gilroycenterforthearts.com.

PRE-FAIR FUNDRAISER Gear up for the fair at the annual San Benito County Fair Pre-Fair Dinner and Fundraiser. Enjoy a homestyle barbecue, an actionpacked live auction, a raffle and

TAMAL FESTIVAL Don’t miss the fifth annual CARAS Tamal Festival, presented by the Community Agency for Resources, Advocacy and Services. Attendees will enjoy tamale vendors and a Low Rider, Harley and Bicycle Show. Other festival activities include a Kids Zone, arts and crafts vendors and resource tables. Sunday, Oct. 7, 11am-7pm in Downtown Gilroy.

For more information, visit tamalfestival.com.

RACE REGISTRATION Register today for the 2018 Morgan Hill Run & Bike Festival and choose between the Full or Half Marathon, 10k, 5k Fun Run/ Walk or Kids Run. A Corporate Challenge, Team & Club Challenge and Virtual races are also available.

Festivities kick off on Saturday, Oct. 20 with the 10am Lifestyle Expo and 11am Kids Run. The full marathon begins Sunday, Oct. 21 at 6:30am, the half marathon at 7am, 10k at 7:15 and the 10k starts at 7:30am. All races begin and end at the Morgan Hill Community Park, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. For more information and to register, visit mhmarathon.com.

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entertainment and more. FridaySunday, Sept. 21-23 at the Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2000 Fairground Road, Monterey. For information, artist lineups, tickets and more, visit montereyjazzfestival.org.

Attendees are also encouraged to bring their own instruments.

Drop in for some toast and jam Saturday, Sept. 22, 10am-2pm at Crēdo Studio, 1 Polk St, San Juan Bautista. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/yd8ul5ph.

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three years of productions. “Long term,” she said, “we are exploring the potential for a community performing arts center, but this remains in the early phases.”

As for the young performers, Jula Prak said that many of her young actors will be prepping for 13: The Musical at the same time they’ll be in rehearsals for the fall production at San Benito High. “I am amazed at these kids juggling all that they are juggling,” she said.

Having grown up herself as a theater kid, Prak said she is gratified by how San Benito Stage and its productions help young people navigate the changes that come with adolescence, and she is impressed by their level of commitment.

“We have a group of teens that are just crazy talented,” she said.

“It’s a unique thing to see kids who have found their passion in acting and performing. When they show up, they’ve already done their homework; they know their characters.

And they’re ready to go. And I would do this again and again because it’s so heartwarming to see kids who have found their place. They know that this is family to them.”

San Benito Stage Company presents ‘13: The Musical,’ opening Friday, Oct. 26 at the Granada Theater, 336 Fifth St, Hollister. For more information, visit: sanbenitostage.org.

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the kids, ‘Hey, do kids do this still?’” said Hernandez. “The play calls for certain kinds of cliques. But when we go talk to kids in high school now, they might say, ‘Yeah, that’s not a thing anymore.’”

Still, at the heart of adolescence are universal motifs that anyone of any generation can relate to, whether you grew up with Bieber or the Beatles—themes of belonging and identity, crushes and friendships—and 13: The Musical is perfectly comfortable playing to those timeless themes.

“It’s a great show,” said co-director Prak. “It’s about fitting in, finding out who you are, who your friends are, being OK with all that and not changing too much to fit in. It’s definitely for teenagers and not for little kids, because it talks a lot about geeks and cool kids, and wanting to get that first kiss.”

The cast will feature up to 35 young performers. “We’re not good at cutting people,” said Prak. Sneak preview performances will take place at the Hollister Farmer’s Market and at the San Benito County Fair in early October. The production officially opens Oct. 26 and runs through Nov. 10 at the Granada.

The closing of 13: The Musical will mark the end of the 10-year relationship between San Benito Stage and the Granada. SBSC president Anne Hall said her company is close to finalizing contracts for the next

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380 EASTVIEW COURT OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND 12-3PM 5 bedroom/3 bath home in desirable neighborhood!

End of cul-de-sac location with an oversized lot of 10,000+ sf. Formal LR/DR and spacious family room with fireplace off the spacious kitchen area. New carpets throughout and attractive hardwood flooring. Newer kitchen appliances and bathroom fixtures. Granite counters in kitchen. Bedroom and full bath on main level. Huge master suite with a walk-in closet that will knock your socks off! Plenty of room to play in the welcoming backyard with large deck area and kid-pleasing play structure. 3 car garage with extra storage space. Inviting backyard with large deck and kid-pleasing play structure.

Located within walking distance to elementary, middle and high schools.

Offered at $684,700

1 ACRE LOT Build your dream home in the beautiful, gated community of Ashford Highlands.

Enjoy the sweeping views of gently rolling hillsides. Upscale rural and country atmosphere, yet just minutes away from schools and shopping. Community offers gated entry, clubhouse, children’s playground, tennis courts, and basketball court.Mutual water company and natural gas available.

Offered at $355,000

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REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/ CONDO RENTALS

BELLAGIO VILLAS 2 Bedroom apartments starting at $2095.

Pool. Park like setting Contemporary landscaping.

1129 Monte Bello Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020. Apply online: bellagiovillas.eprodesse.com 408.847.2328 RIDGEMARK HOLLISTER Ridgemark 2bdrm, 2ba, Condo for Rent, with pool.

Gated Community with Security.

Call 831.637.0915

FINISHED LOTS

HOLLISTER HOME RENTALS

HOME RENTALS 2BD/1BA $1,800 Older Victorian, Neighbors in back Available NOW 3BD/2.5BA $2,150 Townhouse in Ridgemark Available NOW 3BD/2BA $2,800 House in the country, 5 acres Available NOW 4BD/2BA $3,300 Corner lot house in Gilroy Available NOW

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Land Sales Built-to-Suit For Sale or Lease Select Lots Have Airport Access Financing Available

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EXECUTIVE OFFICE SUITE

3/2.5

200 Tres Pinos Road All inclusive Tenant responsible for telephone and internet, good signage, front location, good parking. $750+ sec. dep.

$2,850

HOLLISTER INDUSTRIAL LAND

HOLLISTER APARTMENT RENTALS

Contact Marilyn Ferreire, BRE 00409787 831.635.6700

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$1,200

3.5 Acres for Sale Lease or Build to Suit IndustrIal shops For lease

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RENTALS Country Home Small Ranch, 2 Units 20+ Acres One Year Lease

$2,400

2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment

$1,600

COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE 600 sq. ft.

$800

STORAGE UNITS

127 sq. ft. to 790 sq. ft.

Margaret L. Pidd, BROKER Professional Property Mgmt. & Sales

330 Tres Pinos Rd. Ste. B-1

831.637.7337

HOLLISTER RENTAL PROPERTIES For more information, call

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Hauling, yard work tree & brush trimming, fence repair, vacant home & garage cleaning FREE ESTIMATES Ruben 408.310.0078

WHEN BUYING OR SELLING A HOME ALWAYS CONSULT A REALTOR

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Complete Maintenance • Landscaping • Sod & seeding • Hauling & yard cleanups • Plants • Sprinklers • Lawns Lic. #1397

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