UP IN ONE PRODUCTIONS
AUDITIONS
SPRING AWAKENING
DATES: Saturday, August 17th at 1:00 pm
Sunday. August 18th at 7:00 pm
Auditionees need only attend one of the above dates
PRODUCER: Diana di Grandi
DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER: Amber McCarthy
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Olivia Michaels Bogert
MUSIC DIRECTOR: Russell McCook
STAGE MANAGER: Crystal Carolan
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: Ory Lopez
PREPARE: (a) 16 - 32 measures of a song from the show or in the style of the show. Bring your sheet music for the piano accompanist or recorded tracks.
(b) prepare a monologue from our Audition Packet that best suits the character you wish to play.
CALLBACKS: Monday, August 19th at 7 pm (by invitation only)
PLACE: The Center for Performing Arts, Rhinebeck, NY (downstairs)
BE PREPARED TO LIST YOUR CONFLICTS. We cannot cast those with multiple conflicts, or conflicts during tech week through performance dates. General rehearsal and Performance Calendar is included in Audition Packet.
PERFORMANCE DATES: November 8 – 24, 2024,
Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM, Sundays at 3 PM for a total of 9 performances.
SEEKING: Actors, singers, and dancers, 18+ years of age. All ethnicities, gender expressions, cultural heritage / background and body types are encouraged to audition. Women, persons of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals are strongly encouraged to audition. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work.
CONTENT NOTE: This production contains mature content, explicit language, *sexual situations, and scenes of violence. *These scenes will be choreographed by an intimacy designer and a combat choreographer.
OVERVIEW
Spring Awakening is told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater through what Entertainment Weekly called, "the most gorgeous Broadway score this decade," Set in late 19th century Germany, the story follows a group of teens on their journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable. The winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, this landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and pop/rock that has exhilarated audiences across the nation since its 2006 Broadway debut.
Spring Awakening delves into themes of sexual curiosity, societal constraints, the severe repercussions of inadequate sexual education, and other mature material. It is a powerful exploration of the challenges faced by young people in a repressive society and serves as a thought-provoking commentary on the importance of education, acceptance, and community.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Wendla Innocent. With every passing day, she grows more curious about the world around her and her changing body. Both vulnerable and a willing participant in her evolution. Explores her newly-found sexuality with Melchior. Gender: Female, Age: 18+, Vocal range top: E5 - bottom: E3
Melchior Smart, headstrong boy who refuses to bow down to society's rules. An atheist and radical student. Struggles with his intense feelings for Wendla and his awakening sexual urges. Gender: Male, Age: 18+, Vocal range top: B4 - bottom: G2
Martha A schoolgirl who faces constant physical abuse from her father. She harbors a secret crush towards Moritz. Gender: Female, Age: 18+,, Vocal range top: E5 - 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, Age: 18+, Vocal range top: A4 - bottom: C3
Thea Wendla's best friend. A schoolgirl who tries to stay innocent and pure. Gender: Female, Age: 18+, Vocal range top: E5 - bottom: E3
Hanschen Rather narcissistic schoolmate of Melchior's. He is comfortable with his own sexuality and uses his looks and intelligence to captivate Ernst. Optional Doubling as RUPERT. Gender: Male, Age: 18+, Vocal range top: D5 - 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, Age: 18+, Vocal range top: C5 - bottom: E3
Ernst Schoolmate of Melchior's. Naïve and easily manipulated, which allows him to fall in love with Hanschen. Optional Doubling as REINHOLD. Gender: Male, Age: 18+, Vocal range top: A4 - 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, Age: 18+,, Vocal range top: E5 - bottom: E3
Georg Clumsy schoolmate of Melchoir's. He is overcome with his feelings for his piano teacher. Optional Doubling as DIETER. Gender: Male, Age: 18+, Vocal range top: D5 - bottom: Ab2
Otto Classmate of Melchior's. He struggles with feelings he considers inappropriate. Optional Doubling as ULBRECHT. Gender: Male, Age: 18+, Vocal range top: D5 - bottom: Ab2
Adult Woman Plays a 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, Age: 35 to 60, Vocal range top: A4 - 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, Age: 35 to 60, Vocal range top: F4 - bottom: D3
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