Blank Canvas Theatre Auditions for SPRING AWAKENING Book & Lyrics by Steven Sater Music by Duncan Sheik Based on the play by Frank Wedekind Directed by Alison Garrigan Music Direction by Oliver Deak Intimacy Direction by Casey Venema Choreography by Andrea Belser McCormick Stage Managed by Whitney Miller If Interested: Email Patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com<mailto:Patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com> (include "Spring Awakening" in the subject) to sign up for one of the below dates and include your ideal date and time for auditioning. Otherwise, we will just assign you the best available slot. We will do our best to accommodate you. *If you can not make auditions please email us your headshot and resume for consideration. If possible submit a video audition for consideration. Also, if only submitting a video, let us know which show you are interested in. We do our best to see and consider additional people, but attending auditions is always ideal. Audition Date: Monday May 16th and Tuesday May 17th Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm (Time slots will be assigned every 5 minutes) What to prepare: Please prepare two contrasting 32 bars or short musical theatre songs in the style of one of the show. Please bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a headshot and resume to auditions. Headshots and resumes are appreciated, but not required. Performance Dates: June 24 - July 9. Shows will be Thursday-Sunday. Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 8pm. Sunday performances will be at 7pm. (Show will open on a Friday night and close on a Saturday night) Rehearsals: Begin May 23rd. Rehearsals will be Sundays-Thursdays. Typically 7pm-10pm, though Sundays are usually 6pm-10pm. Pay: Blank Canvas Theatre dedicates 20% of the net profit to the cast of each show. The cast splits this evenly. *At this time there are no AEA Contracts for this show. However, we may explore the option if needed. Location: Blank Canvas Theatre 1305 West 78th Street, Suite 211 (at 78th Street Studios) Cleveland, OH 44102 (Click here<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/directions/> for directions or visit our website at www.blankcanvastheatre.com<http://www.blankcanvastheatre.com/>) The Story The winner of eight Tony Awards (including Best Musical), Spring Awakening explores the journey through adolescence with poignancy and passion. It examines morality and sexual politics while unapologetically plumbing the depths of the hormonal teenage psyche in a way that feels both fresh and all too familiar. This landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of sex, rock & roll, and 1890s Germany. Character Breakdown The age range for each character is flexible and ALL ethnicities and body types will be considered. The below character tracks may be changed or altered based on those that audition. *Because of the nature of the content of this show, we are seeking actors over the age of 18* MELCHIOR: (Male, should read 15-20 years old. Baritone) 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. Though logical and highly intelligent, he is a fiercely loyal friend and an open-hearted young man with the ability to feel and experience things wholly and intensely. MORITZ: (Male, should read 15-20 years old. Tenor) Melchior's best friend and 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. Seeking an actor willing and able to explore the darkness of angst and depression and be able to physicalize extraordinarily strong feelings. WENDLA: (Female, should read 15-20 years old.Mezzo-Soprano) 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. ADULT MAN: (Male, 40-50 years old. Tenor) 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 STIEFEL, Moritz's father; FATHER KAULBACH; DOCTOR VON BRAUSEPULVER; HERR GABOR, Melchior's father; and SCHMIDT. ADULT WOMAN: (Female, 40-50 years old. Alto) 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. ANNA: (Female, should read 15-20 years old. Mezzo-Soprano) A schoolgirl and Martha's best friend. Optimistic and a bit naïve, she has a difficult time understanding Martha's trials. ERNST: (Male, should read 15-20 years old. Baritone) A schoolmate of Melchior's just starting to explore his homosexuality. Naïve, sweet and easily manipulated, which allows him to fall in love with the egotistical Hanschen. Optional Doubling as REINHOLD. GEORG: (Male, should read 15-20 years old. Tenor) A clumsy schoolmate of Melchior's. He is overcome with his feelings for his piano teacher - ability to play piano is a plus. Optional Doubling as DIETER. HANSCHEN: (Male, should read 15-20 years old. Baritone) A comically 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. ILSE: (Female, should read 15-25 years old. Mezzo-Soprano) 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. MARTHA: (Female, should read 15-20 years old. Mezzo-Soprano) A schoolgirl who faces constant physical abuse from her father. She harbors a secret crush towards Moritz. OTTO: (Male, should read 15-20 years old. Tenor) A classmate of Melchior's. He struggles with feelings he considers inappropriate. Optional Doubling as ULBRECHT. THEA: (Female, should read 15-20 years old. Mezzo-Soprano) Wendla's best friend. A schoolgirl who tries to stay innocent and pure. If you have any questions feel free to contact us at patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com<mailto:patrick@blankcanvastheatre.com>. We look forward to seeing you at auditions!