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AUDITION DATE Nov 17 th & 18th (5:30PM - 9:30PM)
SYNOPSIS
Set in late 19th-century Germany, Spring Awakening is an electrifying, eight-time Tony Award-winning rock musical about the turbulent journey of adolescence. Trapped in a repressive society ruled by silence and shame, a group of teenagers. Led by radical Melchior, innocent Wendla, and anxious Moritz. They struggle with sexual awakening, academic pressure, and self-identity. Driven by a passionate alternative rock score, the show contrasts rigid adult expectations with the raw emotional lives of youth, delivering a powerful commentary on rebellion, grief, and the high cost of censorship.
SPRING AWAKENING
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
DIRECTION BY: COURTNEY CONKLIN
CHOREOGRAPHY : JENNIFER-MAE JASTILLANA
MUSICAL DIRECTION: MORGAN FIGUEROA
REHEARSAL PIANIST: DEAN MORA
COSTUMER: DENNIS SEGUIN
TECH: DAYMON CLARK JR
AUDITIONS
NOVEMBER 17th & 18th @ 5:30 PM-9:30 PM
Cosumnes River College
( Black Box Theatre)
8401 Center Pkwy, Sacramento, CA 95823
REHEARSALS
Rehearsal TBD & TECH @ Cosumnes River College
8401 Center Pkwy, Sacramento, CA 95823
READ THROUGH is 11/22 @ 10-2PM
(Rehearsals TBD- A combination of 4+ days a week- including Sundays 10am-2pm
(Primarily Sun, Mon, Wed &Thurs))
PERFORMANCES
Cosumnes River College
RECITAL HALL
8401 Center Pkwy, Sacramento, CA 95823
WHAT TO EXPECt
*Wear comfortable clothing that allows for movement and dance.
some roles require more movement than others.
*Conflicts
(4+ conflicts may result in you not being cast)
WHAT TO PREPARE
*Once you’ve signed up, you’ll receive an email with the tracks and songs to learn and prepare)
WHAT TO EXPECT
Auditions will be conducted in a workshop format, beginning with dance, followed by singing and scene work. Callbacks will only be scheduled if absolutely necessary. Please be prepared to stay for the full session from 5:30–9:30 PM (until completed), though individuals may be released throughout the evening.
IF YOU NEED TO SUBMIT A VIDEO AUDITION
YOUR SUBMISSION MUST BE SUBMITTED
NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT NOV 16TH
FILL OUT THE FORM AND SUBMIT YOUR INFORMATION.
Spring Awakening explores mature themes and sensitive staging.
Including portrayed sexual intimacy, staged assault, rape, suicide, abortion, self-touch, and religious oppression and repression.
Our production environment requires utmost professionalism, respect, and emotional maturity and safety. If you are uncomfortable with these themes or unable to maintain a mature, productive working environment around this material, we encourage you to join us for a future production.
CHARACTERS
RUTC IS AN ADULT THEATRE COMPANY- DUE TO THE MATURE CONTENT IN THIS PRODUCTION ALL MAIN CHARACTERS WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO BE +21 Years of Age.
(If you are under the age of 21, your audition submission must include a director reference, including contact information for a director you have recently worked with. No submissions under the age of 18 will be accepted.)
Character Breakdown
TEEN PRESENTING ROLES
MELCHIOR GABOR (PRECAST ROLE)
An intelligent, charismatic, and radical student who questioning societal norms and dogmatic morals. A natural leader.
(This role will be played by Kenny Gagni)
WENDLA BERGMANN (Soprano)
An innocent, curious young woman seeking truth in a world that keeps her completely in the dark about sex and reproduction.
MORITZ STIEFEL (Tenor)
Melchior’s intensely anxious, loyal friend who is overwhelmed by academic pressure, confusing desires, and fear of failure.
ILSE NEUMANN (Mezzo-Soprano)
A former childhood friend of Wendla and Moritz who has escaped her abusive home to live in an bohemian artists' colony.
HÄNSCHEN RILOW (Baritone)
A confident, manipulative, and self-aware student who uses his intellect and charm to navigate his own desires.
ERNST ROBEL (Baritone/Tenor)
A naive, gentle student who is easily led by others and forms a deep connection with Hänschen.
MARTHA BESSELL (Mezzo-Soprano)
A quiet, troubled girl carrying the dark secret of severe physical and emotional abuse at home.
OTTO LÄMMERMEIER (Baritone/Tenor)
A student coping with intense physical desires and confusing feelings.
GEORG ZIRSCHWITZ (Tenor)
An awkward, passionate student harboring an intense crush on his piano teacher.
THEA (Mezzo-Soprano)
Wendla’s best friend, starry-eyed and naive about the adult world.
ANNA (Alto)
An optimistic, caring friend to Wendla and Martha.
THE ADULT WOMEN (Soprano/Alto)
ONE OR TWO ACTORS WILL SPLIT THE FOLLOWING ROLES
Frau Bergmann (Wendla's mother, protective but ignorant)
Frau Gabor (Melchior's progressive, understanding mother)
Frau Bessell (Martha’s abusive mother)
Fräulein Krupse (The piano teacher)
THE ADULT MEN (Baritone/Bass)
ONE OR TWO ACTORS WILL SPLIT THE FOLLOWING ROLES
Herr Gabor (Melchior's strict, authoritarian father)
Herr Stiefel (Moritz's emotionally distant father)
Headmaster Sonnenstich & Professor Knochenbruch (Rigid, punitive school administrators)
Father Kaulbach (The local priest)
All roles at RUTC are open to anyone in the community! No experience is necessary to audition.
We are committed to integrity, honesty, and inclusion, onstage and off. Our bold, authentic productions amplify diverse voices, spark real conversations, and challenge the status quo.
Here are a few tips to help you understand our audition process:
Each show has its own unique needs, which in turn creates an ever evolving audition experience. As a guide we list approximate age ranges and liscencings preferred/written sex of the characters (it is always in your best interest to audition if you feel you can offer something to a role). For All audition materials will be provided prior to or at the auditions.
Please check back periodically for audition opportunities!