21 Chump Street

Lin-Manuel Miranda's 21 Chump Street is a 14-minute musical based on a true story as reported in the series “This American Life.” 21 Chump Street is a cautionary tale of Justin, a high school honors student who falls for a cute transfer girl. Justin goes to great lengths to oblige Naomi's request for marijuana in the hopes of winning her affection - only to find out that his crush is actually an undercover cop planted in the school to find drug dealers.

Cast

  • Justin: Dustin Symonette

  • Naomi: Maria Castro

  • Narrator: Patrick Joyner

  • Tevin: Naia Edmonds

  • Derek: Mai Chiaet

  • Andrew: Uchenna Agbu

Production Staff

  • Performance Coordinator: Izzy Bonvini

  • Director: Miranda Madrazo

  • Assistant Director: Des Walker

  • Music Directors: Caleb Schneider & Kyle Cao

  • Choreographers: Annie Maclin & Rachel Mendoza

  • Lighting Designer: Michael Neustater

  • Tech Assistant: Lisbeth Hernandez

Crew

  • Lighting Board Operator: Michael Neustater

  • Sound Board Operator: Michael Einiger

Orchestra

  • Conductor: Caleb Schneider

  • Keyboard 1: Kyle Cao

  • Guitar: Caleb Schneider

  • Electric Bass: Anthony Graceffo

  • Percussion: Jilly Matje

  • Violin: Victor Zhang

  • Cello: Oliver Cole