Seeking Teens for "Spring Awakening" Musical
The theatre company is accepting audition submissions for MainStage production of "Spring Awakening". Looking for teens aged 16+.Please see the breakdown below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: "Spring Awakening is a coming-of-age rock musical with music by Duncan Sheik and a book and lyrics by Steven Sater. It is based on the 1891 German play Spring Awakening by Frank Wedekind." Rate: Performer stipends will be paid and guest equity contracts will be considered. $300.00 – $500.00 per week. Additional info: Rehearsals begin on or about May 15, 2023. When applying, please include your information head-shot and prepare slate video.
10 roles
One of Wendla’s friends who is abused by her father, and she keeps the worst of the abuse to herself. She has a crush on Moritz, and is chastised by the other girls for it. Best friend of Anna and protective of her. Alto/Belter
Mezzo-Soprano, A kind school girl and Martha’s best friend. She is more aware of injustice than the other girls and recognizes that what happens to Wendla is wrong. Has a secret crush on Martha.
Alto. A confrontational school girl and Wendla’s best friend. Outwardly believes the adults but secretly questions the blind faith demanded of her. Does not want to rock the boat. Mistrusts Hanschen.
Various Voice Parts, There are 6 ensemble girls.
Melchior’s intense and nervous best friend. He has an overwhelming confusion relating to sexual feelings, which seems comedic at first, but quickly develops into a serious issue for him. The system has failed him. Highly sensitive and aware of his inability to fit into the system. Feels like a failure. One of the childhood four: Wendla, Melchior, Moritz and Ilse. Tenor.
Tenor. A cunning and attractive schoolboy, who manipulates the other students, especially Ernst, whom he seduces. Like Melchior, he also appears to be very intelligent, but uses his knowledge in favor of the system.
Bari-Tenor. A sweet and naive classmate. He is Hänschen’s love interest.
Tenor. A hormonal schoolboy who lusts after his older, busty piano teacher.
Bari-Tenor, Another schoolboy who has a disturbing dream about his mother.
Various Voice Parts, There are 6 ensemble boys.
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