Spring Awakening is a rock musical with music by Duncan Sheik and book and lyrics by Steven Sater. It is based on the German play of the same name by Frank Wedekind. Set in late 19th-century Germany, the musical tells the story of teenagers discovering the inner and outer tumult of sexuality as they journey from adolescence to adulthood with poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable. The landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of morality and sexuality with an alternative rock & roll score.
Round One: Audition Information
Tuesday, June 14th @ 7:00 p.m.
The address for auditions and arrival time will be provided after an RSVP is received.
All ‘teenage characters’ will be cast with actors 18 years of age and older due to the adult content of the show.You will also receive an audition form to complete prior to coming to audition.
Walk-ins for auditions will not be permitted.
We will attempt to accommodate your preferred date.
However, we will need to insure that each night is manageable and fair to all candidates due to high turnout. Therefore we may ask you to attend on a different date.
Please communicate all known conflicts you will have on your audition form. We appreciate your flexibility.
All actors are non-paid.
Wendla
Innocent. With every passing day, she grows more curious about the world around her and her changing body. She is both vulnerable and a willing participant in her evolution and explores her newly-found sexuality with Melchior.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: E3
Melchior
A smart, headstrong boy who refuses to bow down to society's rules. An atheist and radical student who struggles with his intense feelings for Wendla and his awakening sexual urges.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: G2
Martha
A schoolgirl who faces constant physical abuse from her father. She harbors a secret crush towards Moritz.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: E3
Moritz
Melchior's best friend, a troubled student. He desperately tries to please his father, but always seems to disappoint him. His haunting sexual dreams and academic failures eventually drive him to suicidal thoughts.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Thea
Wendla's best friend. A schoolgirl who tries to stay innocent and pure.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: E3
Hanschen
A rather narcissistic schoolmate of Melchior's. He is comfortable with his own sexuality and uses his looks and intelligence to captivate Ernst.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: Ab2
Anna
A German schoolgirl and Martha's best friend. Optimistic and a bit naive, she has a difficult time understanding Martha's trials.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: E3
Ernst
A schoolmate of Melchior's. Naive and easily manipulated, which allows him to fall in love with Hanschen.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2
Ilse
Martha's sister, who was also abused and has run away from home to live in an artists' colony. She reaches out to her old friend Moritz in the last moments of his life.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: E3
Georg
A clumsy schoolmate of Melchoir's. He is overcome with his feelings for his piano teacher.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: Ab2
Otto
A classmate of Melchior's. He struggles with feelings he considers inappropriate.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: Ab2
Adult Woman
Plays variety of rigid adult roles. Characters include: FRAU BERGMAN, Wendla's mother; FRAULEIN KNUPPELDICK; FRAULEIN GROSSEBUSTENHALTER; FRAU GABOR, Melchior's mother; and FRAU BESSELL, Martha's mother.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Adult Man
Plays a variety of rigid adult roles. Characters include: HERR SONNENSTITCH, the boys' teacher; HEADMASTER KNOCHENBRUCH; HERR NEUMANN, Ilse's father; HERR RILOW, Hanschen's father; HERR STEIFEL, Moritz's father; FATHER KAULBACH; DOCTOR VON BRAUSEPULVER; HERR GABOR, Melchior's father; and SCHMIDT.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Round Two: Call Back Audition
Tuesday, June 21, @ 7:00 p.m.
Auditioning actors that are called back will be provided a character song to prepare in advance and will be expected to dance again.
Rehearsal and Performance Dates
Casting Announced, Wednesday, June 22, 2016.
First Read/Sing Through, Thursday, June 23, 2016 @ 7:00 p.m.
Music only rehearsals are Monday through Thursday June 27th through July 7th
Full rehearsals begin Tuesday, July 12th.
Rehearsals are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 10pm, from July 12th through September 1st.
Occasional Saturday dance rehearsals will be scheduled.
All performers are expected to sign an agreement to abide by the policies set by the Board of Directors of mad Theatre of Tampa, Inc.
Performance dates are September 8 – September 18, 2016
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 2:00 p.m.
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