Adult Language & Situations
An angsty, rock musical adaptation of the seminal play about the trials and tribulations of growing up.
Spring AwakeningMusic by Duncan Sheik
Book and Lyrics by Steven Sater. based on the play by Frank Wedekind Directed by Jacques Broquett Sportelli Musical Direction by Timothy D. Turner Stage Managment by Gina Scheraldi Lighting Design by Sound Design by Michael Powers Set Design by Nate Krebs Costume Design by Ludivia Orrego Art Design by Juan Manuel Diaz Produced by DayStar Theatre Arts 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 that is illuminating and unforgettable. The landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock & roll that is exhilarating audiences across the nation like no other musical in years. It's Germany, 1891. A world where the grown-ups hold all the cards. The beautiful young Wendla explores the mysteries of her body, and wonders aloud where babies come from, till Mama tells her to shut it, and put on a proper dress. Elsewhere, the brilliant and fearless young Melchior interrupts a mind-numbing Latin drill to defend his buddy Moritz - a boy so traumatized by puberty he can't concentrate on anything. Not that the Headmaster cares. He strikes them both and tells them to turn in their lesson. One afternoon - in a private place in the woods - Melchior and Wendla meet by accident, and soon find within themselves a desire unlike anything they've ever felt. As they fumble their way into one another's arms, Moritz flounders and soon fails out of school. When even his one adult friend, Melchior's mother, ignores his plea for help, he is left so distraught he can't hear the promise of life offered by his outcast friend Ilse. Naturally, the Headmasters waste no time in pinning the "crime" of Moritz's suicide on Melchior and expel him. And soon Mama learns her little Wendla is pregnant. Now the young lovers must struggle against all odds to build a world together for their child. This celebration of rebellion provides the perfect opportunity to feature performers of all types, as well as the flexibility to creatively use costumes, set pieces, and lighting. Featuring a pop-rock score, this is an ideal show for talented vocalists with strong acting abilities. Join this group of late 19th century German students on their passage as the navigate teenage self-discovery and coming of age anxiety in a powerful celebration of youth and rebellion in the daring, remarkable Spring Awakening. CastMelchior Gabore Anton Haggblom
Wendla Bergmman Noa Carmel Klein Moritz Stiefel Danny Harris Kornfield Hanschen Rillow Chase Riner Ilse Neumman Ashley Marie Lewis Martha Bessel Kellie Rhianne Smith Georg Zirchnitz Trevor Starr Ernst Robel Luis Gabriel Diaz Otto Lamarmiere Juan David Robayo Anna Amelia Bryant Thea Lauren Bowen Swing - Martha U/S Caisey Cole Adult Female Sara Jones Adult Female Wendy Starkand Adult Male Lyle Moon OrchestraKeyboard/Conductor Timothy D. Turner 6/19-6/26
Violin David Bathen 6/19-6/26 Viola Justin Castro 6/20-6/23 Viola Brett Chinander 6/19, 6/24-26 Guitar Eric James Hutchison 6/19-6/26 Percussion Noah Hinrichsen 6/19-22, 6/24-26 Percussion Buck McCloud 6/23 Musical Director BiographyPresented in Special Arrangements withProduction Company InformationDay Star Theatre Arts and Media Productions Inc. is a Non-Profit venture for the production, creation, presentation, projection, staging and distribution of video, film, and musical theater performances at the professional level. Our desire is to communicate through the art of theatre and film production, messages of positive value that impact the mind and heart of its spectators and public audience. To promote peace, progress and the best environment in our various communities, cities and countries.
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Performance & Venue InformationShow dates:
Sunday, June 19, 2016 1:00 pm & 6:30 pm Monday, June 20, 2016 7:30 pm Tuesday, June 21, 2016 7:30 pm Wednesday, June 22, 2016 8:00 pm Thursday, June 23, 2016 8:00 pm Friday, June 24, 2016 2:30 pm & 8:00 pm Saturday, June 25, 2016 2:30 pm & 8:00 pm Sunday, June 26, 2016 1:00 pm & 6:30 pm Tickets start at $49.01 Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater www.drphillipscenter.org CLICK for tickets Box Office: 844.513.2014 Box Office Hours: • Monday–Friday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM • Saturday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Box Office closed Sundays and holidays |