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FEATURING AN ALL-YOUTH CAST.
AUDITIONS!
Spring Awakening
the musical
Directed by Adam Arnold
Choreographed by Bailey Anderson
The winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical - told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater through "the most gorgeous Broadway score this decade" (Entertainment Weekly) - Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with poignancy and passion you will never forget.
The landmark musical Spring Awakening is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality, and rock & roll that has been exhilarating audiences across the nation like no other musical in years.
And for the first time in Minnesota, Spring Awakening at blank slate theatre will showcase an all-youth cast.
Join this group of 21st century students (embodying 19th century students) on their passage as they navigate teenage self-discovery and coming of age anxiety in a powerful celebration of youth and rebellion in the daring, remarkable Spring Awakening.
Spring Awakening at blank slate theatre will be the final mainstage production in the history of blank slate theatre. Come be a part of this bon voyage production!
When are auditions for Spring Awakening?
Auditions take place Wednesday, May 30 (7-9pm), Friday, June 1 (5-7pm), and Saturday, June 2 (3-5pm). There is no need to sign-up for an audition slot. Just arrive and we'll get you in! There are no call-backs.
Where are auditions for Spring Awakening?
Auditions take place at blank slate theatre (in the basement of First Baptist Church), 499 Wacouta Street in St. Paul. Free parking in church lot.
When and where are the Spring Awakening performances?
Spring Awakening has seven performances November 8-17, 2012, and all Spring Awakening performances take place at blank slate theatre in St. Paul.
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Who may audition for Spring Awakening?
Anyone between the ages of 12 and 20, and who has a passion for theatre.
What should I prepare for/bring to auditions?
Please come prepared to sing 16 or more bars of a musical theatre piece (songs from the show strongly encouraged). An accompanist will be provided. All auditionees will also read from the script. No need to prepare a monologue. All auditionees will be dancing for their audition, so please dress for movement.
Is there tuition to participate in Spring Awakening?
Due to the unique educational nature of blank slate theatre processes, each participant has a $225 tuition payment.
When will rehearsals be for Spring Awakening?
Intense rehearsal schedule beginning in September 2012 (evenings and weekends), and one Saturday a month June-August.
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"blank slate theatre is very unusual. It is unlike any theatre I have seen, and I am discovering that more and more through out my time with theatre. Thank you." ~ Chesa Greene, blank slate theatre Alumni
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