Spring Awakening—Auditions
The Renaissance Theatre announces national virtual auditions for Spring Awakening the musical, which is to be performed live at Theatre 166.
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 that is exhilarating audiences across the nation like no other musical in years.
Auditions are open to performers ages 18 or older, and those under the age of 18 wishing to audition will require parental permission. All diversities are encouraged to submit as the Renaissance maintains a policy of equal opportunity casting. All Renaissance Theatre health and safety policies are strictly enforced and are subject to change at any time. Currently, all actors are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of negative COVID-19 test results every 72 hours during the rehearsal and performance process.
Auditionees are asked to prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show. Please submit a resume, headshot, and audition video via email to audition@mansfieldtickets.com. Callback sides will be provided as needed by the casting director.
Parties interested in submitting an audition should do so via an unlisted YouTube or Vimeo video link. Send an email with the subject heading “[Your Name] – Spring Awakening Audition”. The deadline to submit your audition is November 17, 2021.
Auditionees should include the following in their email: Name, address, phone number, email address, height, vocal range, what role are you auditioning for, will you accept any role, potential rehearsal conflicts, and any additional information you deem the casting team needs to know.
Rehearsals begin December 27, 2021, with performances running January 21-30, 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact the casting team at audition@mansfieldtickets.com
Some roles are paid. Available roles include:
Wendla: Innocent. With every passing day, she grows more curious about the world around her and her changing body. Both vulnerable and a willing participant in her evolution. Explores her newly found sexuality with Melchior. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: E3
Melchior: A smart, headstrong boy who refuses to bow down to society’s rules. An atheist and radical student. Struggles with his intense feelings for Wendla and his awakening sexual urges. Vocal range top: B4. Vocal range bottom: G2
Martha: A schoolgirl who faces constant physical abuse from her father. She harbors a secret crush towards Moritz. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: E3
Moritz: Melchior’s best friend, a troubled student. He desperately tries to please his father, but always seems to disappoint him. His haunting sexual dreams and academic failures eventually drive him to suicidal thoughts. Vocal range top: A4. Vocal range bottom: C3
Thea: Wendla’s best friend. A schoolgirl who tries to stay innocent and pure. Vocal range top: E5. Vocal range bottom: E3
Hanschen: A rather narcissistic schoolmate of Melchior’s. He is comfortable with his own sexuality and uses his looks and intelligence to captivate Ernst. Optional Doubling as RUPERT. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: Ab2
Anna: A German schoolgirl and Martha’s best friend. Optimistic and a bit naive, she has a difficult time understanding Martha’s trials. Vocal range top: C5. Vocal range bottom: E3
Ernst: A schoolmate of Melchior’s. Naive and easily manipulated, which allows him to fall in love with Hanschen. Optional Doubling as REINHOLD. Vocal range top: A4. Vocal range bottom: Ab2
Ilse. Martha’s sister, who was also abused and has run away from home to live in an artists’ colony. She reaches out to her old friend Moritz. Vocal range top: E5. Vocal range bottom: E3
Georg: A clumsy schoolmate of Melchoir’s. He is overcome with his feelings for his piano teacher. Optional Doubling as DIETER. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: Ab2
Otto: A classmate of Melchior’s. He struggles with feelings he considers inappropriate. Optional Doubling as ULBRECHT. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: Ab2
Adult Woman: Plays a variety of rigid adult roles. Characters include: FRAU BERGMAN, Wendla’s mother; FRAULEIN KNUPPELDICK; FRAULEIN GROSSEBUSTENHALTER; FRAU GABOR, Melchior’s mother; and FRAU BESSELL, Martha’s mother. Vocal range top: A4. Vocal range bottom: D3
Adult Man: Plays a variety of rigid adult roles. Characters include: HERR SONNENSTITCH, the boys’ teacher; HEADMASTER KNOCHENBRUCH; HERR NEUMANN, Ilse’s father; HERR RILOW, Hanschen’s father; HERR STEIFEL, Moritz’s father; FATHER KAULBACH; DOCTOR VON BRAUSEPULVER; HERR GABOR, Melchior’s father; and SCHMIDT. Vocal range top: F4. Vocal range bottom: D3
Mansfield Symphony Chorus Openings
The chorus welcomes any community member to participate in the choir. Concerts planned for the 2020-21 Season include Holiday Pops and Carmina Burana.
Interested persons may contact Lori Turner, Chorus Master, directly by email, lori@mansfieldtickets.com to schedule a virtual audition and learn more about the safety measures being followed for rehearsals and performance.
Youth Orchestra 2021-2022 Auditions
Mansfield Symphony Youth Orchestra auditions for new members will be held by appointment. Please contact Stephen Domka at msyo@mansfieldtickets.com or call/text at 419-512-3072 to schedule an audition.
- First organized in 1982, the Mansfield Symphony Youth Orchestra program includes students from over 20 schools, representing Richland, Ashland, Crawford, Wayne, Morrow, Huron, Marion, Holmes, Seneca, and Wyandot counties.
- The only youth orchestra program in this part of Ohio, the MSYO numbers roughly 90 players, primarily in grades nine through twelve. Nearly 100% of members study privately.
- The Youth Orchestra rehearses September through May on Monday evenings. Rehearsals take place at Lexington High School.
- The group performs two “formal” concerts at the historic Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield. Concerts include a wide range of the world’s greatest classical music, along with some more contemporary styles.
- All members of the Youth Orchestra must be members of their own school band and/or orchestra, if applicable.
- Auditions consist of a 2-minute solo or etude of your choice and the audition music provided.
- Upon acceptance, tuition fee is $50 per year. Scholarships are available.
Youth Strings 2020-2021 Auditions
Mansfield Symphony Youth Strings auditions for new members will be held by appointment only the week of August 3rd at the Renaissance Theatre. Please contact Anthony Springer at msys@mansfieldtickets.com to schedule an audition.
- First organized in 1982, the Mansfield Symphony Youth Strings program includes students from over 20 schools, representing Richland, Ashland, Crawford, Wayne, Morrow, Huron, Marion, Holmes, Seneca, and Wyandot counties.
- The only youth strings program in this part of Ohio, the Youth Strings is comprised of approximately 50 members in grades 5-10. Nearly 100% of members study privately.
- The Youth Strings rehearses September through March on Monday evenings. Rehearsals take place at Eastern Elementary in Lexington.
- The group performs two “formal” concerts at the historic Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield and other locations in the community. Concerts include a wide range of the world’s greatest classical music, along with some more contemporary styles.
- All members of the Youth Strings must be members of their own school band and/or orchestra, if applicable.
- Auditions consist of a 2-minute solo or etude of your choice and the audition music provided.
- Upon acceptance, tuition fee is $50 per year. Scholarships are available.
