Spring Awakening
Book & Lyrics by Steven Sater
Music by Duncan Sheik
Based on the play by Frank Wedekind
Orchestrations by Duncan Sheik
Vocal Arrangements by AnnMarie Milazzo
String Orchestrations by Simon Hale
Performance Dates:
MAR 23, 2023 – APRIL 8, 2023
SPRING AWAKENING is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Directed By:
Ben Raanan
Choreography By:
Jari Majewski Price
Music Direction By:
Heather Iris Holt
Performed At:
Northglenn Arts
Parsons Theatre, 1 E Mem Pkwy, Northglenn, CO 80233


SYNOPSIS
Winner of eight Tony Awards (including best musical), Spring Awakening is an alternative rock musical adaptation of Frank Wedekind’s provocative 1891 play. In late nineteenth century Germany, a group of schoolchildren explore their own sexual identities within a brutal and suppressive society. Unable to break through their parents’ and teachers’ infantilization, these students set out to explore what it means to love and connect. Part realism painting and part My Chemical Romance concert, this musical gives a powerful voice to those who have traditionally been silenced and provides a stark warning for those who look to strip away autonomy.
CONTENT WARNINGS
Age Recommendation: 16+
Advisories: Adult content & humor, adult language, sexual situations, partial nudity, abortion, and suicide.
COVID POLICY
Phamaly Theatre Company values the safety of our artists and audiences. MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED. Following the most current COVID-19 safety guidelines, we may add or remove safety procedures at any time. Please do not come to the theatre if you are feeling ill. By purchasing a ticket you agree to follow all COVID-19 safety policies and directives. Please email boxoffice@phamaly.org with any questions.
Directors
Director: Ben Raanan
Music Director: Heather Iris Holt
Choreographer: Jari Majewski Price
Assistant Director: Claire Hayes
Intimacy/ Fight Director: Samantha Egle
Cast
Wendla: Samantha Barrasso
Martha: Lily Blessing
Moritz: Vin Ernst
Melchior: Ryan Finn
Bobby/Dieter: Keenan Hartmann Gluck
Melitta: River Hetzel
Anna, Dance Captain: Miranda Ireland
Ilse, Vocal Captain: Katelyn Kendrick
Otto: Romy Lopez
Hanschen/Ulbrecht: Griffin McConnell
Georg: Sullivan McConnell
Thea: Phoenix Mehta
Ernst/Rieholdt: Ace Noland
Ensemble, Wendla/Ilse Understudy, Fight/Intimacy Captain: Annie Sand
Male Adults: Trenton Schindele
Marianna/Rupert: Madison Stout
Female Adults: Kathleen Traylor
Production Team
Assistant Music Director: Lee Ann Sherlong
Assistant Intimacy and Fight Director: Jacob Noon
Assistant Stage Manager: Hannah Shepard
Crew Lead: Richard Sauer
Accommodations Specialist: Daniel Traylor
Lighting Supervisor: Xander Claypool
Wardrobe Supervisor: Domino Douglas
A1: Kate Warner
A2: AJ Watson
Captions: Aida Graham
ASL Interpreter – Rehearsals: Katie Blessing
ASL Interpreter – Performances: JaCee Branch
Director of Artistic ASL Interpretation: Nicki Runge
Audio Describer: Beth Rypkema
Wigs: Erin M. Banta
Volunteer Lead: Denise Cameron
Volunteer Lead: Melissa Ottke
PERFORMANCE DATES
March 23, 2023 at 7:30 pm – First Preview
March 24, 2023 at 7:30 pm – Second Preview
March 25, 2023 at 7:30 pm – Opening Night
March 26, 2023 at 2:00 pm
March 31, 2023 at 7:30 pm
April 1, 2023 at 7:30 pm
April 2, 2023 at 2:00 pm – Access Day, Relaxed Performance, & Talkback (ASL Seating on House Right)
April 3, 2023 at 7:30 pm – Industry Night
April 7, 2023 at 7:30 pm
April 8, 2023 at 7:30 pm – Access Day & Closing Night (ASL Seating on House Right)
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
Captions available at all performances.
Audio Description available April 2nd and 8th or by request for any performance 2 weeks in advance.
American Sign Language Interpretation is available April 2nd and 8th or by request for any performance 2 weeks in advance. ASL Seating on House Right.
Assisted listening devices (limited supply first come, first serve).
Wheelchair Accessible Seating.
Low sensory quiet spaces available at all performances.
Accessibility Materials: Braille programs, Sensory Guide, Accessibility Guide, Fidgets, etc.
Tactile tours are available on April 2nd (12:00 PM) and April 8th (5:30 PM) at the theatre. RSVP for the tactile tour by emailing info@phamaly.org.
Ghost Light Award Winner
Miranda Ireland

Production team, volunteers, crew, and Phamaly staff were asked to nominate individuals from the cast who truly went above and beyond, exhibiting excellent care for the show and uplifting everyone who worked on it. Thank you, Miranda, for making people feel welcomed, valued, and part of something bright.
Upon winning, Miranda shared a quote:
“If I ever have children I will let them grow up like the weeds in our flower garden. Nobody worries about them and they grow so high and thick-while the roses in the beds grow poorer and poorer every summer.”
-Frank Wedekind, Spring Awakening
Production Photos by Michael Ensminger Photography





















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