[Capdist-auditions] SLOC Musical Theater Spring Awakening Auditions

Wed Sep 20 13:06:46 EDT 2023

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Book & Lyrics by *Steven Sater*

Music by *Ducan Sheik*

*Director:* Brian Clemente

*Musical Director:* Daniel Galliher

*Producers:* Amy Clark and Haley VanAlstyne

*Choreographers:* Brittany Glenn

*Stage Manager*: Diana Chabai-Booker

*Audition Dates: *

§  Sunday, October 1, 2023, and Monday, October 2, 2023 at 7pm. Sign-in
begins at 6:30pm

§  You only need to attend one of these sessions.

§  If needed, Callbacks will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, by
invitation only.

This production contains explicit language, sexual situations, and
triggering scenes of violence.

Auditions are open to anyone 16 years of age or older, but actors under 18
must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the audition process.

For parents or guardians who wish to know more about the specific content
of this show, please reach out to the Director, Brian Clemente (
bclemente612 at gmail.com) to access a Content Guide.

*Location:*

§  Schenectady Light Opera Company Education Building

§  418 Liberty Street, Schenectady, NY 12305

§  Free parking is available in the city owned lot across the street

*Performance Dates: *

§  January 19-28, 2024 (Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at
3pm)

§  SLOC Mainstage, 427 Franklin Street, Schenectady, NY 12305

*What to Prepare: *

§  Please prepare 16 to 32 bars of music from a Broadway show - ideally in
a style similar to the show or from the show itself.

§  Please bring your own sheet music; an accompanist will be provided.

§  Readings from the script will be provided.

§  Please bring a calendar with all your conflicts to the audition as
well.

§  You may complete the attached audition form and bring it with you or
complete the form at auditions.

*Rehearsals: *

§  Rehearsals will be held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings, and
on Sunday afternoons. This is subject to change based on cast/crew
availability.

§  Rehearsals will begin on Monday, October 30th.

§  Attendance is mandatory for Tech Week (January 14-18, 2023) and all
performances.

*About The Show:*

Based on Frank Wedekind’s groundbreaking and controversial play (once
banned in Germany), 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
eachothers’ 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 people 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 as shockingly relevant as it was over one-hundred years ago.

Spring Awakening opened on Broadway in 2006 and won 8 Tony Awards including
Best Musical and Best Original Score. A highly acclaimed revival
incorporating American Sign Language ran on Broadway in 2015-2016.

*CHARACTERS*

Ages listed are for the character, not the actor.  Actors outside the age
range listed will be considered as appropriate.

*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, Ages 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, Ages 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, Ages 16-20, Tenor

*Martha*

A schoolgirl who faces constant abuse from her father, and tries to keep it
all to herself. She harbors a secret crush towards Moritz, and is made fun
of for it.

Female Presenting, Ages 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, Ages 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, Ages 16-20, Tenor

*Ernst*

A schoolmate of Melchior's. Naive and sweet, which allows him to fall in
love with Hanschen.

Male Presenting, Ages 16-20, Bari-Tenor

*Thea*

Wendla's best friend. A schoolgirl who tries to stay innocent and pure.

Female Presenting, Ages 16-20, Alto

*Anna*

Martha's best friend. Optimistic and a bit naive, she has a difficult time
understanding Martha's trials.

Female Presenting, Ages 16-20, Mezzo Soprano

*Georg*

A clumsy schoolmate of Melchoir's. He is overcome with his feelings for his
piano teacher.

Male Presenting, Ages 16-20, Bari-Tenor

*Otto*

A classmate of Melchior's. He struggles with feelings he considers
inappropriate.

Male Presenting, Ages 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, Martha's mother.

Female Presenting, Ages 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, Ages 40-50, Baritone

*Schenectady Light Opera Company pledges to continue to advocate for, and
are aiming to build a diverse cast reflective of the Schenectady community.
Any and all ethnicities, BIPOC actors, and actors of all gender identities
are encouraged to audition for all roles.*

Effective June 23, 2023, COVID-19 vaccinations for cast, crew, staff, and
volunteers are not required.

If you have any questions, please contact Producers Amy Clark (
aclark at bhbl.org) or Haley VanAlstyne (hvanetten4 at gmail.com).
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