AUDITIONS - SPRING AWAKENING Dominion Stage proudly announces auditions for Monday, June 18th and Tuesday, June 19th. No reservations or RSVP required Arlington Cultural Affairs/Theater on the Run |
SPRING AWAKENING
Music by Duncan Sheik
Book and lyrics by Steven Sater
Based on the play by Frank Wedekind
Produced and Directed by William D. Parker
Music Direction by J. Michael d’Haviland
Choreography by Amanda Layton-Whiteman
A rock musical adaptation of the controversial 1892 German play of the same title by Frank Wedekind it features music by Duncan Sheik and a book and lyrics by Steven Sater. Set in late-19th century Germany, it concerns teenagers who are discovering the inner and outer tumult of sexuality. The original play was banned in Germany for some time due to its frank portrayal of abortion, homosexuality, rape, child abuse and suicide. In the musical, alternative rock is employed as part of the folk-infused rock score.
AUDITION SPECIFICS
Please prepare 16 bars that best demonstrate your music range and are in the style of the show. An audition pianist will be provided. A simple dance/movement audition as well as readings from the script will be done at call backs.
Bring calendar to list known conflicts between June and October, 2012.
Call backs, by invitation only, Wednesday, June 20th.
GENERAL NOTES
All roles are unpaid and volunteer. All roles are open and not pre-cast.
If cast, you must join Dominion Stage as a Production Member ($25)
Rehearsals: 2-3 times per week; Saturdays. Rehearsals will be worked around the Labor Day holiday.
Rehearsal location: 3700 S. Four Mile Run, Arlington, VA 22206, enter via parking lot in back
Performance Location: Gunston Theater One, 2700 S. Lang Street, Arlington, VA 22206
Performance Dates (subject to change):
Friday, October 5 @ 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 6 @ 8 p.m.
Thursday, October 11 @ 8 p.m.
Friday, October 12 @ 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 13 @ 8 p.m.
Thursday, October 18 @ 8 p.m.
Friday, October 19 @ 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 20 @ 8 p.m.
STRIKE (Mandatory) > Sunday, October 21 @ 12 noon
Questions/More Information >> vice-president@DominionStage.org
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
All actors must be over 16 years of age by July 1st, 2012.
The actors playing the roles of Melchior and Wendla must be 18 years of age by July 1st, 2012.
ADULT MAN |
Multiple roles, including HERR STIEFL (Moritz's father), HERR GABOR (Melchior's Father), and HERR SONNENSTITCH (the boy's teacher) Vocal Range: Baritone |
ADULT WOMAN |
Multiple roles, including FANNY (Melchior's mother), FRAU BERGMAN (Wendla's mother), and the teacher Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano |
ANNA |
A German schoolgirl and Martha's best friend. Has a difficult time understanding Martha's trials. Vocal Range: A3 - C5, Alto |
ERNST |
A schoolmate of Melchior's. Naive, easily manipulated. Unsure. Vocal Range: C3 – A4, Baritenor |
GEORG |
A schoolmate of Melchoir's who is overcome with his feelings for his piano teacher. Vocal Range: D3 - D5 Tenor. NOTE: Georg needs to be able to sing up to a D5 in falsetto. The bulk of his range is between Ab2 - A4. |
HANSCHEN |
A schoolmate of Melchior's who is comfortable with his own sexuality and uses his looks and intelligence to manipulate Ernst. Vocal Range: C3 - A4, Baritenor |
ILSE |
Martha's sister, who shares her dark secret and has run away from home to live in an artists' colony. Moritz's last hope. Vocal Range, G3 - E5, Mezzo-soprano |
MARTHA |
A schoolgirl with a life-changing secret. Vocal Range, G3 - E5, Mezzo-soprano or Alto |
MELCHIOR |
A smart, headstrong boy who refuses to bow down to society's rules. An atheist. Struggles with his intense feelings for Wendla. Must be 18+, on-stage Nudity possible for this role. Vocal Range, G2 - G4, Baritone |
MORITZ |
A troubled student who desperately tries to please his father, but always seems to disappoint him. Has haunting dreams. Melchior's best friend. Vocal Range: B2 - A4, Tenor |
OTTO |
A schoolmate who dreamt of his mother, as Melchior humorously reveals to Moritz in an effort to help him relax. Vocal Range: C3 - B4, Baritenor |
THEA |
Wendla's best friend. A schoolgirl who tries to stay innocent and pure. Vocal Range: A3 - E5, Mezzo-soprano |
WENDLA |
Innocent, but with every passing day, she grows more curious about the world around her. Both vulnerable and a willing participant in her evolution. Must be 18+, on-stage Nudity possible for this role. Vocal Range: G3 - E5, soprano |
ONSTAGE SINGERS (Understudies) |
2 boys, 2 girls. No guaranteed performances as understudy. Various vocal parts noted above. |
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Dominion Stage is a member of Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (WATCH)
and the American Association of Community Theater.
This program is supported in part by the Arlington Cultural Affairs Division of Arlington Economic Development
and the Arlington Commission for the Arts”. www.ArlingtonArts.org
