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Performers Needed for "Spring Awakenings" Show

Chicago, IL, United States
ID: 279642Exp: 2/23/2025
$150/project
Description:

The company is holding auditions for "Spring Awakenings" show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: In a world where curiosity is stifled and questions are met with silence, a group of teenagers finds themselves thrust into the chaos of adolescence without a guide. Melchior, an intellectual rebel; Wendla, an inquisitive girl; and Moritz, a boy burdened by academic pressures-grapple with their budding desires and the harsh realities of growing up in a society that refuses to provide answers. When it first premiered in 1906, Frank Wedekind's Spring Awakening ignited scandal and censorship with its daring exploration of sexuality and rebellion that remains relevant today as a timeless exploration of the dawning of youth. Rate: $150 stipend. Additional info: Callbacks by Invitation Saturday, March 1st 1:00-6:00 PM Time Commitment: Rehearsals: March 16th - April 17 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 6:30pm-9:30pm Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm Tech: April 19th - April 23rd Saturday, Sunday: 9am-9pm Monday, Wednesday: 6:30pm-10:30pm Performances: April 24th - May 11th Thursday-Saturday at 8:00 PM Sundays at 2:30 PM Prepare a contemporary dramatic monologue and an acapella song or hymn of your choice. You may opt to accompany yourself. Keep total materials under 3 minutes. Please apply if interested.

9 roles

WendlaFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A passionate yet naive girl who is awakened to the harsh realities of the world. This role involves violent situations, simulated sexual acts, and a stylized depiction of sexual assault.

MelchiorMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A rebellious boy with big ideas. His knowledge of religion, sex, and society is only outmatched by his ignorance of potential consequences. This role involves violent situations, simulated sexual acts, and a stylized depiction of sexual assault.

MortizMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Melchior's best friend and classmate who is traumatized by his recent awakenings and the pressure put on him by adults in his life. This role involves a simulated depiction of suicide.

Hänschen & othersMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A confident schoolmate. This role involves simulated masturbation and moments of intimacy.

Otto & othersMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A schoolmate.

Georg & othersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A schoolmate. Also plays Frau Gabor.

Rupert & othersMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A schoolmate.

Thea & othersFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A young woman. Also plays Ilse.

Martha & othersFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

A young woman. Also plays Herr Gabor.