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point2productions is thrilled to announce auditions for Spring Awakening with book by Duncan Sheik and music and lyrics by Steven Sater, adapted from the play by Frank Wedekind.
An angsty rock musical adaptation of the seminal play about the trials and tribulations of growing up.
This production is directed by Noah Watkins (he/they), music directed by J.J Horn (he/they), and fight/intimacy directed by Becca Schwartz (any/all).
For actors 18yrs and older.
Material to Prepare:
All actors should prepare 24-32 bars in the style of the show. While this show may be from a rock musical, it may also be from the world of pop-rock more broadly. Pick something that shows off your voice and your ability to create a moment with only the music and your lyrics. If attending in person auditions, please bring printed sheet music for the accompanist. For video auditions, go to www.schaumburgonstage.org/point2productions to follow the specific instructions for virtual submittal.
Time Commitment:
Rehearsals: May 26th – July 3rd (Sundays, 2-8pm & Mon-Thurs 6-10pm) There is NO rehearsal on Juneteenth or July 4th.
Tech Week: July 7th - July 10th (Evening rehearsal times TBA)
Performances: July 11th – July 20th (Fridays 7:30pm & Saturdays - 2pm & 7:30pm, Sundays – 1pm) at The Lodge Performing Arts Center in Elgin, IL
Character Type/Restrictions:
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: 15 to 20. 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. Struggles with his intense feelings for Wendla and his awakening sexual urges. Gender: male. Age: 15 to 20. 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. Age: 15 to 20. 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. Age: 15 to 20. Vocal range top: A4, Vocal range bottom: C3.
Thea
Wendla's best friend. A schoolgirl who tries to stay innocent and pure. Gender: female. Age: 15 to 20. 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. Doubles as RUPERT. Gender: male. Age: 15 to 20. 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. Age: 15 to 20. 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. Doubles as REINHOLD. Gender: male. Age: 15 to 20. 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. Age: 15 to 20. 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. Doubles as DIETER. Gender: male. Age: 15 to 20. Vocal range top: D5, Vocal range bottom: Ab2.
Otto
A classmate of Melchior's. He struggles with feelings he considers inappropriate. Doubles as ULBRECHT. Gender: male. Age: 15 to 20. Vocal range top: D5, Vocal range 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: 40 to 50. 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. Age: 40 to 50. Vocal range top: F4, Vocal range bottom: D3.
This production may cast additional ensemble members.
To apply for this job please visit www.theaterforms.com.