SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7TH BEGINNING AT 6:00PM
Monday, DECEMBER 8TH BEGINNING AT 7:00PM
AUDITIONS ARE HELD AT TACOMA LITTLE THEATRE (210 N I STREET, TACOMA, WA 98403)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH BEGINNING AT 7:00PM
AUDITIONS ARE HELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON-TACOAM CHERRY PARKES 007 (1922 Pacific AVENUE, TACOMA, WA 98402)
Auditions by appointment only
Tacoma, WA-Tacoma Little Theatre and The University of Washington-Tacoma are holding auditions for their joint production of Spring Awakening! This production will be directed by Maria-Tania Bandes B. Weingarden, Musically Directed by Daniel Wolfert, and choreographed by Ashley Roy-Simpson.
Auditions will be held on Sunday, December 7 and Monday, December 8 at Tacoma Little Theatre (210 N I Street, Tacoma WA 98403), and Tuesday, December 9 at The University of Washington-Tacoma in Cherry Parkes 007 (1922 Pacific Ave). Audition appointments will be set starting at 6:00pm on Sunday and 7:00pm on Monday and Tuesday. Callbacks will be held on Wednesday, December 10 at Tacoma Little Theatre. All actors must schedule their appointment using Casting Manager at the link provided.
In 1891 Germany, where adults hold power, young Wendla questions life's mysteries while her mother silences her curiosity. Meanwhile, the fearless Melchior defends his anxious friend Moritz, who is overwhelmed by puberty and school pressures. As Melchior and Wendla discover a powerful but forbidden desire, Moritz's despair leads to tragedy, with the rigid school system blaming Melchior for his friend’s fate. When Wendla’s unexpected pregnancy is revealed, the young lovers confront a world unwilling to support them. With raw emotion and a powerful score, Spring Awakening captures the highs and lows of rebellion.
Anyone and Everyone is invited to audition for any production at Tacoma Little Theatre regardless of any physical attribute, gender, race, age, ability, body type, ethnicity, expressions, or experience.
Spring Awakening explores several tough subjects, including moments or references of violence, sexual assault, simulated sex, suicide, child abuse, bullying, teen pregnancy, and death. Participation in this production is suitable for individuals comfortable with content which is typically rated R.
The following is content that will be depicted on stage:
Systems and Structures
Oppressive religion, sexism, ageism, classism
Parental abuse
Grooming of minors for abuse, physical abuse of children by adults - including teachers and parents, verbal abuse
Violence
Domestic violence; assault; depictions of self-harm; the suggestion of suicide with a razor and a suicide by gun; weapons: a gun, a razor
Sexual Content
Puberty; sexual fantasizing; sexual activity including kissing, caressing, spanking/switching, intercourse, masturbation and group masturbation; nudity; heterosexuality; homosexuality; pregnancy, reproductive education, abortion
Language
Verbal harassment/abuse, explicit language
Due to the extent of their required intimacy, actors under the age of 18 will not be considered for the roles of Wendla, Melchior, or Hanschen.
Minors age 15 and up are welcome to audition for all other age-appropriate roles in the production with written consent from a parent or guardian. A consent form is included in the audition posting. If you are under the age of 18, you will not be able to audition without a signed consent form.
Auditioners are asked to prepare a one minute non-comedic monologue AND 16 bars of a contemporary musical theatre song that showcases your pop/rock vocal ability and dramatic connection to the material. Please bring clearly marked sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. If you prefer backing tracks, that will be accommodated.
All actors cast receive a travel reimbursement up to $200.00.
Once cast, Spring Awakening will begin rehearsals in January 2026. The production will run from March 6-29..
To reserve an audition time, follow this link (CLICK HERE) or call our Box Office for assistance at (253) 272-2281.
DRAMATURGICAL NOTES
“Overthrown At school, at home, by blind men … … Wars are made And somehow that is wisdom Thought is suspect And money is their idol And nothing is okay unless it's scripted in their Bible” - from “All is Known”
The original source material on which this musical is based, Frank Wedekind’s 1890 play Frühlings Erwachen (which has been translated as both The Awakening of Spring and Spring's Awakening), has an oft omitted subtitle: Eine Kindertragödi or A Children’s Tragedy. Both play and musical center youth trapped in the turmoil created by a culture of oppression, repression, and misguided morality. Stella Adler wrote, “The theater was created to tell people the truth about life and the social situation… Your profession is to interpret, and you have to interpret your time. Your time is different than any other.” While the specific truth of Wedekind’s late 19th century Germany differs from the truth of our time, the lyrics above ring true for both eras in which those in power fail to provide truth and security, to act with empathy and consideration of impact, and to put humanity before ideology. The tragic consequences of both are most harshly felt by the youth and other under-served communities.
Lydia K. Valentine Dramaturge