We need everyone to help spread the word and excitement as we launch our National Tour! If you live in any of the cities/states we are hitting in the first year of our tour and would like to be part of our national street team, we need your help! Street Teamers must be over 18 or else accompanied by an adult (should we say this, or leave it up to the individual presenting orgs)?
Street Team activities may include handing out flyers and buttons, spreading the word via the internet, hanging posters, etc. You can do as little or as much as you'd like. In exchange, you may have the opportunity to earn merchandise, attend dress rehearsals, performances (subject to availability), and/or exclusive events with the cast.
Each theater will market the show in their own way--the work needed as well as the rewards given will differ from city to city. You might not be contacted until the show nears your city, and some cities may elect not to coordinate a street team at all.
If you would like to be involved with the show, please:
1. Send an email from your primary email address to
NationalGuiltyOnes@gmail.com
(If you are in San Diego, please send your email directly to: GuiltyOnes@BroadwaySD.com)
2. Include your tour city in the subject heading (San Diego, LA, Boston, etc).
3. Include your full name, age, and the best phone number to reach you (we will not share your information with third parties).
4. Optional: Include any pertinent information you think we should know such as conflicts, relevant experience, if you're interested in helping a little or a lot, or what you would like to get out of it.
WHY SHOULD I JOIN STREET TEAM?
*Meet and hang out with other cool local Guilty Ones.
*Share your enthusiasm with others.
*Be directly involved with the show and its success in your city.
*Earn rewards you can't find anywhere else.
*Sales and marketing experience.
*Have fun!
We are looking for volunteers in or near these cities: San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, Tempe, Tampa, Houston, Des Moines, Minneapolis, St. Louis, East Lansing, Cleveland, Toronto, Providence. Pittsburgh, Louisville, Baltimore, Philadelphia, DC, Chicago.
SPECIAL PRIORITY SALE OFFER IN SAN FRANCISCO FOR OUR FANS
Come join us as we kick off our national tour in San Francisco! We are offering our most loyal fans a chance to purchase tickets to our run at the Curran Theatre before they go on sale to the general public. On stage seats are also available through this promotion. The pre-sale is currently underway!
To buy tickets, go to:
http://www.shnsf.com/shows/show.asp?key=18&subkey=723
When purchasing tickets, enter SPECIAL OFFER CODE: MORITZ
TICKETS NOW ON SALE IN SAN DIEGO! GO TO WWW.BROADWAYSD.COM
TICKETS NOW ON SALE IN TEMPE, AZ! GO TO http://www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/BAA.Web/Pages/BAACity+city+Tempe+SeriesShowId+6499+showId+1582+name+Spring-Awakening.html
BROADWAY ONSTAGE SEATS FOR AUGUST NOW ON SALE. CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR THE CODE OR SIGN UP FOR THE FANCLUB AT HTTP://FANCLUB.SPRINGAWAKENING.COM.
OPERATION BACKPACK PRESS EVENT AT THE EUGENE O'NEIL THEATRE WITH CAST MEMBERS. WED JULY 9TH FROM NOON-12:45 PM. DETAILS IN THE LATEST BLOG.
NEW OPEN CALL IN KANSAS. DETAILS IN THE LATEST BLOG.
MYSPACE/FACEBOOK EXCLUSIVE: HUNTER PARRISH JOINS BROADWAY CAST AUG 18TH
People have rumored about it, but it's now official. Hunter Parrish, of Showtime's WEEDS' fame, will officially join the Broadway company on August 18th. Read the latest blog entry for more info."
NATIONAL TOUR CAST: We are pleased to announce that Kyle Riabko and Blake Bashoff have been cast in the national tour as Melchoir and Moritz. Additional casting announcements will take place in the next couple of weeks.
Here are some pics from the Operation Back Pack event: http://www.broadway.com/Gen/Buzz_Photo_op.aspx?ci=568222
Check out Kyle's rendition of Left Behind from Joe's Pub:
Playbill.com Blake Bashoff Leading Man interview:http://www.playbill.com/news/article/119126.html
Spring Awakening included in Entertainment Weekly's "50 Best Plays and Musicals of the last 25 Years": http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20207076_20207387_20207336,00.html
Cast performance Broadway in Bryant Park, Thursday Aug 7 12:30pm-1:30 pm
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/118352.html
Blake Bashoff and Christine Estabrook Work at Starbucks for Charity
http://www.broadway.com/Gen/Buzz_Photo_Op.aspx?ci=567045
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/118665.html
Check out the new poster featuring our brand spankin' new Melchoir and Wendla!
Oh heck, while I'm at it...let's give Blake some love too:
An interview with Jonathan Groff about his next project, Hair in the Park, which also mentions his experience on SA:
http://www.tdf.org/playbyplayonline/summer08/page_3.html
Juggling school with a professional acting career: http://www.villagevoice.com/arts/0815,city-s-young-actors-juggle-schoolwork-and-the-spotlight,404275,12.html
Jesse Swenson to be on Gossip Girl. Congrats Jesse!
http://justjared.buzznet.com/2008/03/31/jesse-swenson-gossip-girl/
GOOD MORNING AMERICA PERFORMANCE
Thanks everyone, for showing up at the crack of dawn and for those who street teamed afterwards! Good times, eh? I thought the medley came off selling the show really well. The energy from all the fans in the studio was electrifying!
2/10 Guess what we just won...?! Wooot! Congratulations to Duncan and Steven!
http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=25044
Influences
FAQ's
1) HOW DO I AUDITION FOR THIS SHOW? We have had extensive open calls throughout the country. We will post any additional open calls in our blogs or through Myspace bulletins. Friend us if you havn't already to keep informed. In the meantime, we've made it easy for you to submit yourself singing a folk/alternative rock song on video. All videos will be seen, although people the casting directors are interested in seeing may not be contacted for a callback for months, especially since our national tour, and London production are now cast. We are, however, always looking for future replacements. Go to: http://www.springawakening.com/videoauditionsubmission/ Make sure your submission is less than 500 MB. Your screen should change and you should get a confirmation that says your submission has been received. Alternatively, you can also snail mail your DVD to: JIM CARNAHAN, SPRING AWAKENING c/o Roundabout Theatre Co 231 W 39th Street Suite 1200 New York, N.Y. 10018.
2) HOW CAN I SEND FAN MAIL TO THE CAST?You can write to the cast c/o the theatre: *Actor's Name*, c/o Eugene O'Neil Theatre, 230 W. 49th St. NY, NY 10019. The cast is extremely busy and we cannot guarantee a response, but they are usually pretty good about responding, especially when a self addressed stamped envelope is provided. Suspicious packages and articles of food sent through the mail may not be delivered to the intended recipient. We cannot honor requests for Playbills etc to be signed and mailed back.
3) HOW DO I BUY ONSTAGE SEATS? On stage seats go fast because they are cheaper than orchestra seats and because it offers a completely different experience. Currently, they are sold out until the end of December. We will announce on the upcoming calendar section when on stage seats for January go on sale to the general public. The best way to ensure you score on-stage seats is to sign up for our fansite http://fanclub.springawakening.com. Members of the fansite will be given priority access to a number of onstage seats 48 hours before they go on sale to the general public. You will also get an email notification when tickets become available, but act fast! If you havn't seen the show yet, we recommend you see it from the house the first time. You get a lot of people's backs when you sit onstage.
4) HOW LONG WILL (enter Actor's name here) BE IN THE SHOW? WILL THERE BE ANY UNDERSTUDIES PERFORMING ON (enter date here)? We will never announce this information ahead of time except through official press releases in the event of a major cast change. Please don't ask me. You might get more information from fans on our forums who have talked with the actors at the stage door, such as the Journal section of the fansite or Guiltyones.org.
5) WHEN IS THE NATIONAL TOUR? Our North American tour will kick off September 8th, 2008 at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco after a pre-tour period in San Diego. Cities for the first year are listed in the Myspace calendar. Click on your city to get website info for the theatre closest to you. Dates that tickets go on sale will also be listed on the calendar as soon as I get them. It's not too late to urge your local theatre to bring us to your hometown in the second year of the tour! They need to know there is demand. Email them! You can let them know the tour is being organized by On The Road Booking, the same company responsible for the tours of Movin' Out, Hairspray, and The Producers. http://www.ontheroadbooking.com/index.php We have licensed the property to any other countries including Spain, Tel Aviv, Israel, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Japan, Korea and Sydney, Australia. For information on the LONDON production at The Lyric Hammersmith (tickets now on sale!) go to http://www.springawakening.co.uk/
6) HOW DO I GET THE SHEET MUSIC?
You can get it at specialty music stores like Colony Records in NYC, or order it here Clicking Here to Amazon.com (if link does not work, go to www.amazon.com and enter product code: 1423431332). It may also be pre-ordered by calling (800) 637-2852 or by visiting www.musicdispatch.com.
You can also purchase the Tony-winning Libretto (book) here: Amazon.com Libretto
7) IS MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE ONLINE? A limited selection is available at broadway.newyork.com. They just got a new shipment of souvenir programs.
8) I HAVE THE CD BUT HAVN'T SEEN THE SHOW. WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON? Wikipedia provides the most comprehensive plot synopsis: Plot Synopsis
9) I BOUGHT THE CD ON ITUNES. IS THERE A PLACE I CAN GET THE LYRICS? Go here: Get Lyrics at AllMusic.com
10) CAN YOU ADD SOME MORE MUSIC TO THE SITE? Sorry, additional songs have not been approved by the copyright holders. For now, click here to go to PROJECT PLAYLIST to add our music on your page
11) WHAT'S A 'PURPLE SUMMER?" The song is meant to be poetic and not literal, therefore it is open to interpretation, but in general terms, this song is about hope and renewal, about the cycle of life, and about moving forward by learning from past mistakes. The innocence and exuberance of Spring (youth) moving into bruised but wiser Summer (adulthood). Purple Summer is also a type of flower.
12) WHERE ELSE CAN I GO TO GET MY SPRING AWAKENING FIX? Aside from this page, you can also visit our official sister FACEBOOK SITE: I Believe in Spring Awakening. There is also a fan forum, run by fans, for fans, at TheGuiltyOnes.org. You can also get free downloads, see exclusive content, participate in contests and join the discussion forum at our fansite: http://fanclub.springawakening.com
13) WHO RUNS THIS SITE?? Hiya. My name's Pun and I'm so glad you're here. I am connected with the production, and this site is the production's way of supplying the latest information to our fans as well as a way for you to interact with us. This is a word of mouth show, and we wouldn't be here without you guys. The people who will truly appreciate this show are smart and sophisticated, and we value your input. I've tried to make this site as informative and interactive as possible and hopefully create a sense of community. Feel free to message me about anything. We are humbled by your dedication to the show.
14) WHAT IS THE AGE APPROPRIATENESS OF THIS SHOW? We do not recommend the show for children under 13 years of age for strong language, brief nudity and adult situations. Parents should be the judge of whether their children are mature enough for the show. Check out the Parent's Guide to be better informed: http://parents.springawakening.com/
YOU KNOW YOU'RE A SPRING AWAKENING JUNKIE WHEN...
--The album takes up the majority of the "25 Most Played" playlist of your iPod.
--You have posted our banner and/or one of our videos on your Myspace page.
--This site is on your Top Friends. Hint hint.
--Your friends have said, "OK, enough already! We'll go see the show with you. Can we talk about something ELSE for a change??"
--You have thought about naming a child or pet Melchoir, Moritz or Wendla.
--Your ringtone is a song from the show
--You have incorporated lines from the show into your daily conversations, (i.e. "It's the bitch of livin', man," "Honey, my junk is you," "Oooh...you're such a RADICAL").
--You have used "Christ in Gethsemane!" as a curse (i.e. "Christ in Gethsemane, this test is hard!")
--Any time you hear bells, you think, "Those Bells. So Peaceful."
--You can recite the journey of Aeneus in Latin.
--You have tried to imitate any of the choreography when you thought no one was looking. ...
--You have scored onstage seats
--You have had to explain to someone what a "Purple Summer" is.
--You have tried to hack or copy any of our videos
--You have created your own video inspired by Spring Awakening on YouTube.
-- You have actually googled to see if Bobby Maler and Mariana Wheelen really exist
---If you'll never see a swing the same way again! (this last one is copyright Rosie O'Donnell)
The musical Spring Awakening is currently playing on Broadway, winner of EIGHT Tony Awards including 2007 BEST MUSICAL. Based on Frank Wedekind's 1891 expressionist play about the trials, tears, and exhilaration of the teen years, it has been hailed as the "Best Musical of the Year" by the New York Times, New York Post, Star Ledger, Journal News, New York Observer, and USA Today. It is the story of uncontrollable emotions and undeniable passion, of first love and lasting regrets. But most remarkably, it is a musical that answers questions teenagers have been asking forever. National Tour starts August, 2008! View our calendar section to see if we're playing at a city near you in our first year!
Starring Skylar Astin (Georg), Lilli Cooper (Martha), Blake Bashoff (Moritz), Blake Daniel (Ernst), Matt Doyle (Hanschen), Christine Estabrook (Adult Women), Glen Fleshler (Adult Men), Emma Hunton (Ilse), Brian Johnson (Otto), Kyle Riabko (Melchoir), Alexandra Socha (Wendla), Phoebe Strole (Anna), and Remy Zaken (Thea). Ensemble and Understudies are: Gerard Canonico, Alice Lee, Eryn Merman, Frances Mercanti-Anthony, Matt Shingledecker, Jesse Swensen, Jenna Ushkowitz.
Director: Michael Mayer; Composer: Duncan Sheik; Book & Lyrics: Steven Sater; Choreographer: Bill T. Jones; Costume designer: Susan Hilferty; set designer: Christine Jones; Sound Designer: Brian Ronan and lighting designer Kevin Adams.
The Original Cast Broadway Recording is now available from Decca Broadway.
Essential Video Links
New York Magazine's Backstage Tour Video, Cast Notes and Photo Shoot http://nymag.com/arts/theater/features/28900/
Hosting MTV's The Big Ten
Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hs_kIDotl0o
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_rVEyugQn0 Part 3http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXWBF-7L-uY
Part 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7t8w_MA3NY
Part 5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM2rIE8qhYI
Honey--hopefully the Broadway production will be running for years and years!
Al Pal--if you think I don't respond to comments, you don't know us very well...we go the extra mile for our fans! The national tour cast will be announced next week. Keep an eye out for our National Tour Myspace launching soon!
Katie--no street team scheduled for NYC any time soon, unfortunately. Will post a callout if that changes.
Katie--that's an awesome rendition of Mama Who Bore Me, thanks for sharing it with us! I would definitely learn a folk song and submit it for our online auditions.
