Description:

Second Story Players at Steel Beam Theatre (St. Charles, IL) are currently accepting video submissions for their summer production of the Tony Award Winning Musical SPRING AWAKENING (Music by Duncan Sheik/Book & Lyrics by Steven Sater). The production will be directed by Maxwell Peters, music directed & choreographed by Bianca Pietro, and Produced by Catie Early and Amy Jackson.

Who Can Audition for Second Story Players?
Performers aged 18 to 35 are welcome to audition.
In accordance with the Second Story Players mission, priority will be given to performers aged 20 to 30.

Please note Second Story Players & Steel Beam Theatre are committed to casting the very best actors for each role. Our team is committed to racial, cultural and artistic diversity and they embrace our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy at all times. Second Story Players & Steel Beam Theatre values diversity in race, disability, gender, sexuality, socio-economic background, faith and age, so casting will start from this position and always be open and neutral. Everyone is welcome and warmly encouraged to attend auditions. If specific race/ethnicity or other characteristics are central to the story, we will make this clear in audition notices.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
To be considered for callbacks you must submit one 32-bar cut from a contemporary musical or pop/rock song AND a 1 to 2 minute dramatic monologue. Submissions should be sent via unlisted or private youtube link -- Please include a slate with your name and the role(s) you're interested in.

CASTING BREAKDOWN:
Wendla
Female or female identifying actor of any ethnicity. 14 years old. An impassioned young girl that is awakening to her sexuality and the harsh realities of the world. Instinctually searching for anything that fills the void of these new desires and can grant her any relief. She journeys through the consequences of new passions in a closed society. Falls in love with Melchior.
NOTE: Violent situations and simulated sexual acts (with potential topless nudity) are a part of this role.
Mezzo-Soprano.

Melchior
Male, or male identifying actor of any ethnicity. 14 years old.
An intelligent, rebellious, and caring young man that passionately disagrees with the systems of power in command. His journey is one from head to heart as he fully begins to internalize his passionate views on society and how they affect those around him. He falls in love with Wendla.
NOTE: Violent situations and simulated sex (with rear nudity) are a part of this role.
Baritone.

Moritz
Male, male identifying, or non-‐binary actor of any ethnicity. 14 years old.
Melchior's best friend. An anxious, sweet, and sensitive young man who is struggling through this time of new awakenings. Bad at school, deeply affected by new desires, and trying to live up to high expectations from his parents end up being too much for him, so he decides to end his life.
NOTE: Simulated suicide is a part of this role.
Tenor.

Ilse
Female, female identifying, or non-‐binary actor of any ethnicity. 14 years old.
She was abused by her father and cast out on the streets. She is bold, resilient, and upbeat despite her circumstances. She is living in an artist colony and stuck in a new cycle of abuse. She and Moritz could have had a relationship in another life.
Mezzo-Soprano.

Martha
Female, female identifying, or non-‐binary actor of any ethnicity. 14 years old.
An intelligent, kind, and strong young woman that is made fun of for liking the less popular boys. Beaten and sexually abused by her father, but scared to be an outcast or kicked out of her home if she tells anyone.
Mezzo-Soprano.

Thea
Female, female identifying, or non binary actor of any ethnicity. 14 years old. She is sweet, energetic, and beginning to gain small crushes on boys like Melchior, but still trusting of her parents and the systems around her.
Mezzo-Soprano.

Anna
Female, female identifying, or non-binary actor of any ethnicity. 14 years old.
She is lively and a touch more free spirited than her friends. Has a deeper understanding of the injustices happening. Wants' to tell someone about Martha's father, but is convinced by the girls not to.
Mezzo-Soprano.

Hanschen/Rupert
Male, male identifying, or non-‐binary actor of any ethnicity. 14 years old.
A confident, comfortable young man who chooses to manipulate the status quo instead of challenging it, such as Melchior. Is interested in both men and women and aggressively goes after Ernst to satisfy his desires.
Simulated masturbation is a part of this role & moments of same sex intimacy (kissing) are required.
Baritone.

Ernst/Reinhold
Male, male identifying, or non-‐binary actor of any ethnicity. 14 years old.
A sweet, and shy young gay man that is attractive to Hanschen, but too scared to make the first move. He feels deeply and tells Hanschen he loves him very quickly.
NOTE: moments of same sex intimacy (kissing) are required.
Tenor.

Georg/Dieter
Male, male identifying, or non-‐binary actor of any ethnicity. 14 years old. A funny and energetic young man that is in lust over his piano teacher and open about his sexual desires.
Tenor.

Otto/Ulbrecht
Male, male identifying, or non-‐binary actor of any ethnicity. 14 years old.
He is a shyer schoolmate who has a lustful dream about his mother.
Tenor.

Adult Woman
Female or female identifying actor of any ethnicity. An older looking actor preferred.
Plays all the adult female roles that range from a hateful principle, multiple mothers, a sexual piano teacher, and stern teacher. Must be comfortable playing many characters. Fewer singing skills are needed for this role.

Adult Man
Male or Male identifying actor of any ethnicity. An older looking actor preferred.
Plays all the adult male roles that range from a hateful headmaster, multiple fathers, a preacher, stern teacher, and doctor. Must be comfortable playing many characters. Fewer singing skills are needed for this role.