[Capdist-auditions] Spring Awakening Auditions | Fort Salem Theater

[Kyle West]

Additional appointments have been added for Fort Salem Theater's *auditions
for* *Spring Awakening* on *Monday, December 5, 2022* and* Tuesday,
December 6, 2022 *between 6-9PM. Callbacks will be by invitation only on
Wednesday, December 7. All roles listed are open to actors of all
ethnicities and gender identities.

*To schedule your audition appointment, **click here*
<https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0948ADAD29A3F94-spring>*.*
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Performers are asked to prepare approximately 1 minute of any Broadway or
pop uptempo song that best showcases your voice. An accompanist will be
provided, and performers are asked to bring sheet music in the appropriate
key. Singing from the show is welcome, but not required. Cold readings from
the script and a dance call will be offered at callbacks. Those unable to
attend in-person auditions should submit a video to Kyle at FortSalem.com no
later than Thursday, December 1.

Rehearsals will begin February 2023 and will typically be held Sundays from
6PM-10PM, Monday-Thursday from 7PM-10PM and occasional Saturday mornings,
pending the availability of the cast and the needs of the show. However,
the actual schedule will be determined by the cast and director’s
availability. A full calendar will be provided by the first rehearsal. Each
actor will receive a minimum of two complimentary tickets. Actors who
participate in 2023 productions will also received a free 12-month
invitation to opening weekends for all MainStage productions. At this time,
housing, travel & performance stipends are not available.


*About the show:*
Based on Frank Wedekind’s groundbreaking and controversial play, Steven
Sater and Duncan Sheik’s brilliant rock score and searingly emotional book
take the story of sexual awakening, youth revolt, and self-discovery into a
new century. It’s 1891, and grown-ups hold all the cards. Headstrong
Melchior and naive Wendla stumble into each others’ arms, passionate and
curious, while anxious Moritz struggles to live up to the stringent
expectations of society. With only each other for guidance, this group of
young men and women travel the fraught and rocky path of adolescence,
discovering their bodies, their minds, and themselves along the way. An
electric, vibrant celebration of youth and rebellion, Spring Awakening
fuses issues of morality, sexuality, and rock and roll into a story that
packs a powerful emotional punch. *Mature content warning.*

Directed & Choreographed by: Brian Clemente
Music Directed by: Tom Odell
Stage Managed by: TBD
Audition dates: *Monday, December 5, 2022* and* Tuesday, December 6,
2022 *between
6-9PM. Callbacks: Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
Production dates: *March 17-26, 2023*
First rehearsal: TBD February 2023

*CHARACTER BREAKDOWN*

Melchior
A headstrong, smart and charismatic schoolboy. He knows much more than the
others because of what he reads in books and is able to see the corruption
in society. His “radical” points of view about most things are correct but
misunderstood. He falls in love with Wendla.
Male Presenting, Stage age: 16 to 20, Bari-Tenor

Wendla
A sweet, but naive young girl who is trapped in her family’s unwillingness
to teach her about the adult world, but with every passing day, she grows
bolder and more curious about her body. Both vulnerable, and a willing
participant in her evolution.
Female Presenting, Stage age: 16-20, Pop Soprano

Moritz
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.
Male Presenting, Stage age: 16-20, Tenor

Martha
A schoolgirl who faces constant abuse from her father, and tries to keep it
all to herelf. She harbors a secret crush towards Moritz, and is made fun
of for it.
Female Presenting, Stage age: 16-20, Alto/Belt

Ilse
A misguided young girl who runs away from an abusive home to live in an
artists’ colony. Kind and resilient while also broken and stuck in a cycle
of abuse. There is a strong emotional connection between Ilse and Moritz.
Female Presenting, Stage age: 16-20, Pop Soprano/Belt

Hanschen
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.
Male Presenting, Stage age: 16-20, Tenor

Ernst
A schoolmate of Melchior’s. Naive and sweet, which allows him to fall in
love with Hanschen.
Male Presenting, Stage age: 16-20, Bari-Tenor

Thea
Wendla;s best friend. A schoolgirl who tries to stay innocent and pure.
Female Presenting, Stage age: 16-20, Alto

Anna
Martha’s best friend. Optimistic and a bit naive, she has a difficult time
understanding Martha’s trials.
Female Presenting, Stage age: 16-20, Mezzo Soprano

Georg
A clumsy schoolmate of Melchoir’s. He is overcome with his feelings for his
piano teacher.
Male Presenting, Stage age: 16-20, Bari-Tenor

Otto
A classmate of Melchior’s. He struggles with feelings he considers
inappropriate.
Male Presenting, Stage age: 16-20, Bari-Tenor

Adult Woman
Plays a variety of adult roles including:
FRAU BERGMAN, Wendla’s mother;
FRAULEIN KNUPPELDICK; an associate of the Headmaster
FRAULEIN GROSSEBUSTENHALTER; Georg’s Piano Teacher
FRAU GABOR, Melchior’s mother;
FRAU BESSELL, Marta’s mother.
Female Presenting, Stage age: 40 to 50, Mezzo Soprano

Adult Man
Plays a variety of adult roles including:
HERR SONNENSTITCH, the boys’; teacher;
HEADMASTER KNOCHENBRUCH; the Headmaster
HERR NEUMANN, Ilse’s father;
HERR RILOW, Hanschen’s father;
HERR STEIFEL, Moritz’s father;
HERR GABOR, Melchior’s father;
Male Presenting, Stage age: 40-50, Bari-Tenor

*Kyle West *(he/him)
Executive & Artistic Director, Fort Salem Theater
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