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AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Spring Awakening

Auditions by appointment only 
Sunday Oct 28th and Thursday, Nov 1st
    Callbacks – Sunday Nov 4th
Rehearsals begin December 30th



​Director: Jenny Boynton   
Music Director: Jake Gale         
Choreographer: Katie Wickes

Notice: Because of the sensitive nature of Spring Awakening's subject matter, only actors over 18 or those over 16 with specific parental permission may audition. MMTC requires actors over 18 for two of the principal roles. Topics include suicide, sex, sexuality, rape, child abuse, teenage pregnancy, and abortion. 
Performance Dates:
Friday March 1 and Saturday March 2 at 7:30 pm
Sunday March 3 at 2 pm
Friday March 8 and Saturday March 9 at 7:30 pm
Sunday March 10 at 2 pm
Friday March 15 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 16 at 2 pm
Possible added performance on Saturday, March 16th at 7:30pm

​Anticipated cast size of 15-22. Characters will be single-cast. Non-AEA.  No cast fee. No stipend.

Auditions and callbacks are held at Novato Theater Company 
5420 Nave Drive, Suite C, Novato, CA 94949



​CLICK HERE to Sign Up For An Audition Slot

NOTE: All auditioners must attend the dance audition at 6pm on the day of their initial audition with the exception of those only wishing to be considered for the role of
​ADULT MEN or ADULT WOMEN 

After selecting a 5-minute audition slot, CLICK HERE to complete the audition form

The winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater through what Entertainment Weekly called, "the most gorgeous Broadway score this decade," Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable. The landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock and roll.

Based on Frank Wedekind’s groundbreaking and controversial play (once banned in Germany), the 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 each others’ 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 men and women 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.

Please prepare/bring:
  • Initial Audition Side (choose 1 of your choice. You may be asked to read for other parts. Memorization is highly recommended.)
  • 32 bars / approximately 1 minute of a number from a musical or a pop/rock song in the style of Spring Awakening
  • Piano sheet music in your key - accompanist will not transpose.  No karaoke, CD backing tracks, YouTube links, or a cappella accepted.
  • Shoes/clothes you can dance in​
  • Theatre resume & headshot
  • Conflict Calendar (below)
  • Participation Agreement (below)
Participation Agreement
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Conflict Calendar
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We encourage you to e-mail your paperwork ahead of time to info@marinmusicals.org to streamline your check-in process at auditions. Please put "Spring Awakening: (your last name)" in the Subject.  Participation agreement and conflict calendar are required to be submitted prior to auditioning. 

During your audition slot, you will sing your song and read one of the sides of your choice.  You may be asked to read another character.  We recommend you read for the part you are most interested in.
 ​

Character List


Wendla Bergman (Lead, Mezzo-Soprano E3-E5, belter, appears under 20, actor must be 18+, mover)
  • A naive young girl who has limited knowledge about adult issues, causing her to have trouble understanding things such as sexual attraction, her friend Martha's abuse, and pregnancy. She tends to learn these things by experiencing them. She is a childhood friend of the boys, and is the best friend of Thea. She has a sexual relationship with Melchior.
  • Partial nudity (breast). Role includes an on-stage sex scene. 
Melchior Gabor (Lead, Baritone G2-B4, falsetto, appears under 20, actor must be 18+, mover)
  •  Headstrong, handsome, and charismatic. He knows much more than the others because of what he reads in books and is able to see the corruption in society. He very well could have risen to the top of his class, but instead rejects his school's hard regime and rebels against it.
  • Partial nudity (buttocks). Role includes an on-stage sex scene. 
Moritz Steifel (Supporting, Tenor C3-A4, falsetto, appears under 20, mover)
  •  Intense and nervous. Melchior's best friend. He feels intense pressure from his parents and his peers to succeed, and he frequently struggles in school.
  • Role includes an implied suicide by gunshot to the head. 
Hänschen Rilow (Supporting, Baritone Ab2 - D4, falsetto, appears under 25, mover)
  • A humorous, intelligent and narcissistic classmate of Melchior. Comfortable with his sexuality, he is Ernst's love interest.
  • Role includes same-sex kissing and on-stage masturbation (no nudity). 
Ernst Robel (Supporting, Baritone Ab2 - D4, falsetto, appears under 20, mover)
  •  A sweet classmate. He is Hänschen's love interest.
  • Role includes same-sex kissing.
Martha Bessell (Supporting, Mezzo-Soprano, E3-E5, belter, appears under 20, mover)
  • A friend of Wendla's who is abused by her father, the worst evidence of which she hides from others. She has a crush on Moritz, and is chastised by the other girls for it. 
Georg Zirschnitz (Supporting, Tenor, Ab2-A4 (D5 falsetto), appears under 20, mover)
  •  Another classmate who lusts after his older, busty piano teacher.
Ilse Neumann (Supporting, Mezzo-Soprano E3-E5, belter, young adult - appears under 25, mover)
  • Another childhood friend who runs away from an abusive home to live in an artists' colony. She is somewhat less connected to the main story than the other children, as she doesn't appear in multiple group numbers. Ilse is used almost symbolically in many scenes. To Martha, she is a warning of what may happen if she speaks out. To Moritz, she is hope, and a last chance for him.
Otto Lammermeier (Featured, Tenor, A2-D4, falsetto, appears under 20, mover)
  • Another classmate who has a dream about his mother.
Thea (Featured, Mezzo-Soprano E3-E5, belter, appears under 20, mover)
  • A confrontational school girl and Wendla's best friend. She has a crush on Melchior.
Anna (Featured, Mezzo-Soprano A3-C5, belter, appears under 20, mover)
  • An innocent school girl and Martha's best friend.
Ensemble -  appears under 20, mover
Adult Women (Supporting, Alto D3-A4, adult to older adult - appears 35-60, non-dancer)
  • Roles include Frau Bergmann, Fanny Gabor, Frau Bessell, Fraulein Grossebustenhalte, Fraulein Knuppeldick
  • Note: These roles may be played by 1-2 women. 
Adult Men (Supporting, Tenor D3-F4, adult to older adult - appears 35-60, non-dancer)
  • Roles include Headmaster Knochenbruch, Herr Sonnenstich, Herr Gabor, Herr Stiefel, Herr Rilow, Herr Neumann, Father Kaulbach, Doctor von Brauspulver, Schmidt 
  • Note: These roles may be played by 1-2 men. 

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Larkspur, CA 94977

http://www.marinmusicals.org
info@marinmusicals.org

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  • Home
  • About
    • Mission Statement
    • History of MMTC
    • Board of Directors >
      • Katie Wickes - President
      • Nancy Light - VP
      • Jere Torkelsen - VP
      • Carol Boynton - Treasurer
      • Jen Boynton - Secretary
    • Advisory Committee >
      • Marcia Antipa
      • Greg Brockbank
      • Nelson Brown
      • Sibel Demirmen
      • Jake Gale
      • Kathy Kingman
      • Nancy Lubamersky
      • Dolores Manuel
      • Tina Pult
      • Tim Ryan
      • Victor Schutz
      • Nick Tarlson
    • Photos
    • The Playhouse
  • Spring Awakening
  • TICKETS
  • Audition
  • Support
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
    • Sponsor
    • Advertise
    • Amazon Smile & Ebay Charity
  • Contact
  • Cast & Crew