Audition CLOSED: Spring Awakening

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Large cast, ages 18+
Things to Know Before You Go:
1. NOTE: This show will be produced as originally written and performed on Broadway. It contains Mature Themes, and VERY STRONG language.
2. You will need to prepare approximately 30 seconds of a song (a cappella) that you feel best suits your voice and displays your talents.
3. Only those in charge of casting will watch or hear you sing. It is a relaxed, no-pressure environment. No worries!
4. Have fun!

Based on the 1891 German play by Frank Wedekind, Spring Awakening is an angst-filled, coming-of-age rock musical with music by Duncan Sheik with book and lyrics by Steven Sater. It won 8 Tony awards, and the original cast recording won a Grammy.

Infused with modern alternative folk-rock music, this piece of historical fiction is just as timely as ever. Spring Awakening tells the story of the tumultuous adolescent experience. With closed-minded parents and authority figures who would rather suppress it all than answer their questions, a group of teenagers struggle to make sense of their thoughts, feelings, and desires.

They face abuse, shame, depression, and a yearning for something they can’t quite name. Lost, lonely, and ill-informed, they find solace and commiseration in each other. When you refuse to safely indulge the curiosity of the young, they will satisfy it in other ways. This emotional production will linger with you long after curtain call.

Auditions: February 23rd at 7 PM Cast: LARGE
Performances: May 1-3 & 8-10
Fridays & Saturdays: 7:30 PM Sundays: 2:00 PM

See you at the theatre!

Audition Information

Tex*Rep performs four productions per year. Two of the plays are produced in partnership with Texarkana College. All of the plays are currently performed at the Stilwell Theatre on the Texarkana College Campus. Auditions for all of the plays are also held at the Stilwell Theatre. All auditions for shows are “open,” i.e., anyone who auditions will have an equal opportunity to compete for any role for which he/she could be qualified.

F.A.Q.s

What happens in an audition?

Simply put, you are given the opportunity to show the director what you can do. You will come to the theater at the appointed time and fill out a form to turn in to the audition coordinator. When your name is called, you will go into the theater. The director will be either be alone or, in the case of a musical, the musical director will be with him. He might ask you some questions to get to know more about you and to make you feel at ease. Then he will ask you to present what you have prepared. You will be given the opportunity to start over if you mess up (which we've all done many times!). Our goal is to make the conditions right so when you're finished, you feel that you really did show the director what you can do that might win you the part.

What should I prepare for an audition?

FOR MUSICALS: You should sing something that shows off your voice. Sing in whatever style fits you best.

FOR BOTH MUSICALS AND PLAYS: You will read a portion of a scene from the script with other people who are there to audition. Sometimes the director will ask you to read the part of a character you hadn't considered trying for. That's OK. He may see something in you that causes him to think you might be right for another role.

Here's a HINT: Most scripts for musicals and plays are available in a library or for purchase online. Those who become familiar with the script ALWAYS have a better audition. It also demonstrates to the director the attitude he's looking for, that you're a self-starter who would work hard to make the show a success.

What is the director looking for in an audition?

Besides the obvious - hearing you sing and speak, he is trained to look for potential that might not come through in an audition. He knows the process of bringing out the best in a performer, so he not only considers what you do in an audition, but also what he believes you could do with the self-confidence that comes from getting the part. He is also looking for people who want to be team players. Sometimes he has to go with hunches about whether the person auditioning would bring the right attitude to the project.

What are some tips for giving me an advantage in an audition?

Be prepared. Learn about the show you're auditioning for before coming. Know something about the role(s) you want. Know when the show is going to be performed. Be energetic. Speak audibly and clearly. Listen to the director for instructions in the audition. Ask questions if you don't understand something. Make an impression. Take some risks. Don't just play it safe. The director is not only looking for people who can sing, dance, and act. He's also looking for a certain kind of attitude. That attitude is revealed by your eagerness, openness to being directed, and the ability to overcome fear.