Auditions
Auditions for Spring Awakening
Spring Awakening: A New Musical
Book & Lyrics by Steven Sater
Music by Duncan Sheik
presented through special arrangement by Music Theatre International
Directed by Alicia Dempster
AUDITION DATES: Sunday, June 24th from 5-8pm, Monday, June 25th from 7-9pm
PRODUCTION DATES: Friday, September 7th to Saturday, October 6th, Weekend Performances Only
It’s Germany, 1891 - a world where the grown-ups hold all the cards. The beautiful young Wendla explores the mysteries of her body, and wonders aloud where babies come from. Elsewhere, the brilliant and fearless young Melchior interrupts a mind-numbing Latin drill to defend his good friend Moritz, a boy so traumatized by puberty he can’t concentrate on anything. One afternoon – in a private place in the woods – Melchior and Wendla meet by accident, and soon find within themselves a desire unlike anything they’ve ever felt. As they fumble their way into one another’s arms, Moritz flounders and soon fails out of school. When even his one adult friend, Melchior’s mother, ignores his plea for help, he is left so distraught he can’t hear the promise of life offered by his outcast friend Ilse. In the wake of Moritz's suicide, the Headmasters pin the “crime” of Moritz’s suicide on Melchior and expel him. Soon Frau Bergman learns that Wendla is pregnant and makes a decision with tragic consequences. Now the young lovers must struggle against all odds to know the wonder of hope as discovered through despair.
PLEASE NOTE:
Spring Awakening deals with mature subject matter. Actors under the age of 18 must have parental consent before auditioning. Due to the nature of certain roles, actors interested in auditioning for Melchior, Wendla, Ernst, Georg, Hanschen and Otto must be 18 years of age or older. With the exception of the Adult roles, actors must be able to reasonably portray teens 14-17 years old.
Spring Awakening deals with mature subject matter. Actors under the age of 18 must have parental consent before auditioning. Due to the nature of certain roles, actors interested in auditioning for Melchior, Wendla, Ernst, Georg, Hanschen and Otto must be 18 years of age or older. With the exception of the Adult roles, actors must be able to reasonably portray teens 14-17 years old.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Please prepare a brief, contemporary rock song or pop ballad NOT from Spring Awakening. Please no traditional musical theatre songs. Contemporary musical theatre songs are okay but must reflect the style of the show. Actors will also be asked to read sides from the script. Dress casually as there will also be a movement/dance audition.
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CHARACTER
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DESCRIPTION
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ADULT MEN
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Multiple roles, including HERR STIEFL (Mortiz's father), HERR GABOR (Melchior's Father), and HERR SONNENSTITCH (the boy's teacher) Must be able to sing as part of the Ensemble. Age 40-60.
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ADULT WOMEN
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Multiple roles, including FANNY (Melchior's mother), FRAU BERGMAN (Wendla's mother), and the teacher. Must be able to sing as part of the Ensemble. Age 40-60.
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ANNA
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A German schoolgirl and Martha's best friend. Has a difficult time understanding Martha's trials.
A3 - C5 |
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ERNST
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A schoolmate of Melchior's. Naive, easily manipulated. Unsure.
C3 - A4 Baritenor |
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GEORG
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A schoolmate of Melchoir's who is overcome with his feelings for his piano teacher.
D3 - D5 Tenor Georg needs to be able to sing up to a D5 in falsetto. The bulk of his range is between Ab2 - A4. |
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HANSCHEN
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A schoolmate of Melchior's who is comfortable with his own sexuality and uses his looks and intelligence to manipulate another student.
C3 - A4 Baritenor |
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ILSE
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Martha's sister, who shares her dark secret and has run away from home to live in an artists' colony. Moritz's last hope.
G3 - E5 |
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MARTHA
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A schoolgirl with a life-changing secret.
G3 - E5 |
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MELCHIOR
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A smart, headstrong boy who refuses to bow down to society's rules. An atheist. Struggles with his intense feelings for Wendla.
G2 - G4 |
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MORITZ
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A troubled student who desperately tries to please his father, but always seems to disappoint him. Has haunting dreams. Melchior's best friend.
B2 - A4 Tenor |
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OTTO
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A classmate of Melchior's who struggles with feelings he considers inappropriate.
C3 - B4 Baritenor |
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THEA
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Wendla's best friend. A schoolgirl who tries to stay innocent and pure.
A3 - E5 |
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WENDLA
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Innocent, but with every passing day, she grows more curious about the world around her. Both vulnerable and a willing participant in her evolution.
G3 - E5 |
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ENSEMBLE
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2 boys, 2 girls. Vocal parts as above.
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Schedule
Spring Awakening
Auditions
Sunday, June 24, 5-8pm
Monday, June 25, 7-9pm
Rehearsals
To be scheduled
Performances
Friday & Saturday
evenings at 8pm
Sept. 7 - Oct. 6
Sunday Matinees at 5 pm
September 16, 23, & 30
