Our next Profile of the Month will be Kyle Riabko, just in time for our stop in Toronto!
If you have a question for Kyle, please post them below. Questions are due Wednesday, March 11th.
Also, a reminder: Suggestions for things the cast should do while in Toronto are also due Wednesday, March 11th. Please post your ideas below.
Thanks!
Pun
UPCOMING TOUR SCHEDULE
MILWAUKEE, WI
10/06/09 - 10/11/09
Uihlein Hall Marcus Center For The Performing Arts
929 North Water Street, Milwaukee, WI
http://www.broadwayticketscenter.com
KANSAS CITY, MO
10/13/09 - 10/18/09
Music Hall
301 West 13th Street, Kansas City, MO
Non-subscription tickets on sale Sept 5, 2009 (subj to change)
http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/56473
800-982-2787
AUSTIN, TX
10/20/09 - 10/25/09
Bass Hall
23rd St & Robert Dedman Drive, Austin, TX
http://www.utpac.org/venues/bass_concert_hall
(512) 477-6060
SAN JOSE, CA
10/28/09 - 11/01/09
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts/BroadwaySanJose
http://www.broadwaysanjose.com/springawakening.php
(866)395-2929
SACRAMENTO, CA
Nov 4-15, 2009
Sacramento Community Center,
1301 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
http://www.californiamusicaltheatre.com/index.cfm?page=629856
COSTA MESA, CA
Nov 17-29, 2009
Orange County Performing Arts Center
600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Ticketing number: 714.556.2787
http://www.ocpac.org/home/Events/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=887&NavID=85
DENVER, CO
Dec 1-13, 2009
The Buell Theatre
Denver Performing Arts Complex
14th and Curtis Streets Denver, CO 80204
Non-subscription tickets on sale: Mon, Oct 19, 2009 (web only Oct 18)
Ticketing Number: (800) 641-1222
Groups: 303-446-4829
http://www.denvercenter.org/shows-and-events/Shows/SpringAwakening/Overview.aspx
HERSHEY, PA
Jan 5-10, 2010
Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave, PO Box 395 Hershey, PA 17033
Non-Subscription Tickets on sale: Mon Aug 17, 2009
Groups: 717-534-3412
http://www.hersheytheatre.com/performances_events/details.php?id=8952
CINCINNATTI, OH
Jan 12-24, 2010
Aronoff Center
650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH 45202
Non-subscription Tickets go on sale: Nov 2009
Ticketing (not avail until 11/9) 800.982.2787
http://www.ticketmaster.com/
FORT MYERS, FL
Jan 26-31, 2010
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
8099 College Parkway, SW Fort Myers, FL 33919
Non-subscription Tickets on sale: Sept 1, 2009 (Tentative)
Ticketing number: 800-440-7469
Groups: 239-489-3033, x 3122
http://www.bbmannpah.com/
CHARLOTTE, NC
Feb 2-Feb 7, 2010
Belk Theatre, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
130 N. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC
http://www.blumenthalcenter.org/
Group Tickets: (704) 379-1380
Ticketing number: (704) 372-1000
ROCHESTER, NY
Feb 9-14, 2010
Auditorium Theatre, Rochester Broadway League
885 E. Main Street Rochester, NY 14605
Ticketing Number: 800-745-3000
HARTFORD, CT
February 23-28, 2010
Bushnell Performing Arts Center
http://www.bushnell.org/
DURHAM, NC
MARCH 2-7, 2009
DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center
Ticketing: 919-680-2787
Groups: 919-281-0587
http://www.dpacnc.com
ATLANTA, GA
March 9-14, 2010
Fabulous Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Call Ticketmaster at (404) 817-8700
http://www.foxtheatre.org/
GREENVILLE, SC
March 16-21, 2010
The Peace Center
300 S. Main Street Greenville, SC 29601
Ticketing Number: 800-888-7768
Groups: 864-679-9201
http://www.peacecenter.org/
DALLAS, TX
March 23 - April 4, 2010
Dallas Center for the Performing Arts
2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 650 Dallas, Texas 75201
Box Office: 214.880.0202
http://www.dallasperformingarts.org/
DETROIT, MI
April 20-May 9, 2010
3011 W. Grand Boulevard Detroit, MI 48202
Ticketing number: 800-982-2787
Group Tickets: 313-871-1132
http://www.nederlanderdetroit.com/
MIAMI, FL
May 11-16, 2010
Arsht Center
Box Office: 305.949.6722
http://www.arshtcenter.org/
ORLANDO, FL
May 18-23, 2010
Carr Performing Arts Center
401 West Livingston Street Orlando, FL 32801
http://www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/Orlando
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How can I send fan mail to the cast?
If you just want to send a quick note to all the cast members telling them you appreciate their work, you can email us here at totallytruckedblog (at) gmail (dot) com. I will be happy to forward your email to the cast, but to preserve their privacy, it is unlikely they will email you back (I will, though).
You can also send individual performers fan mail and care packages care of the theatre at which we are currently performing or will be performing. Go to the theatre's website (listed above), find their mailing address, write the actor's name as well as "Spring Awakening" and send c/o the theatre. Remember, we are often at these theatres for only a week so make sure to allow for delivery times. It's a better bet to send it to the theatre we will be going to next as they can always hold packages for us until we arrive. Letters received late will not be forwarded to our next location.
2. How Can I Audition for Spring Awakening?
From time to time, we have open calls in larger cities across the US. We will post any additional open calls here. Subscribe 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. Go to: http://www.springawakening.com/videoauditionsubmission/ Make sure your submission is less than 500 MB and is one of the accepted formats. Your screen should change and you should get a confirmation that says your submission has been received. Trust us, people are called in this way. Lucas Wells was cast because of an online submission!
3. How Do I Score On Stage Seats?
That is really up to the individual theatres. Most of them won't release the seats until just before performances because they want to make sure the house is sold first. Some do so online, although the ticketing systems they have in place often can't accommodate our unique seats onstage. Most of them are available only at the box office (though you can purchase them for a performance in the future). The Guilty Ones Street Team members have the rights to purchase these seats before the general public. Any seats left over will be released to the box office and may also be purchased as part of rush tickets (discounted, day-of tickets).
4. How Do I Join The Guilty Ones?
The National Guilty Ones Street Team is a way for fans of the show in each of our tour stops to help us spread the word. You will get access to parties, meet and greets, and other special events while meeting new friends who share your passion for the show, all while gaining some valuable marketing experience. You must be at least 15 yrs old. Email your contact info to nationalguiltyones (at) gmail (dot) com.
5. Can I Get Discounts?
From time to time, a theatre may offer us discounts to send out to our fans. We will post any here on the blog. Subscribe now!
6. Who runs this site? This site was created for fans to stay connected with our touring cast and follow their adventures around North America. Ideally, it would be in the voice of the cast members. Unfortunately, our cast members are often too tired or busy to post lengthy blog posts on a regular basis. Company members will contribute a post from time to time and every month we will have a compiled blog post that most every company member will participate in. The other stuff like updates, etc, will be posted by me. My name is Pun. I work for the production, love this show, its cast, and our fans, and I'm so very glad you're here!
Co 231 W 39th Street Suite 1200 New York, N.Y. 10018.
If you just want to send a quick note to all the cast members telling them you appreciate their work, you can email us here at totallytruckedblog (at) gmail (dot) com. I will be happy to forward your email to the cast, but to preserve their privacy, it is unlikely they will email you back (I will, though).
You can also send individual performers fan mail and care packages care of the theatre at which we are currently performing or will be performing. Go to the theatre's website (listed above), find their mailing address, write the actor's name as well as "Spring Awakening" and send c/o the theatre. Remember, we are often at these theatres for only a week so make sure to allow for delivery times. It's a better bet to send it to the theatre we will be going to next as they can always hold packages for us until we arrive. Letters received late will not be forwarded to our next location.
2. How Can I Audition for Spring Awakening?
From time to time, we have open calls in larger cities across the US. We will post any additional open calls here. Subscribe 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. Go to: http://www.springawakening.com/videoauditionsubmission/ Make sure your submission is less than 500 MB and is one of the accepted formats. Your screen should change and you should get a confirmation that says your submission has been received. Trust us, people are called in this way. Lucas Wells was cast because of an online submission!
3. How Do I Score On Stage Seats?
That is really up to the individual theatres. Most of them won't release the seats until just before performances because they want to make sure the house is sold first. Some do so online, although the ticketing systems they have in place often can't accommodate our unique seats onstage. Most of them are available only at the box office (though you can purchase them for a performance in the future). The Guilty Ones Street Team members have the rights to purchase these seats before the general public. Any seats left over will be released to the box office and may also be purchased as part of rush tickets (discounted, day-of tickets).
4. How Do I Join The Guilty Ones?
The National Guilty Ones Street Team is a way for fans of the show in each of our tour stops to help us spread the word. You will get access to parties, meet and greets, and other special events while meeting new friends who share your passion for the show, all while gaining some valuable marketing experience. You must be at least 15 yrs old. Email your contact info to nationalguiltyones (at) gmail (dot) com.
5. Can I Get Discounts?
From time to time, a theatre may offer us discounts to send out to our fans. We will post any here on the blog. Subscribe now!
6. Who runs this site? This site was created for fans to stay connected with our touring cast and follow their adventures around North America. Ideally, it would be in the voice of the cast members. Unfortunately, our cast members are often too tired or busy to post lengthy blog posts on a regular basis. Company members will contribute a post from time to time and every month we will have a compiled blog post that most every company member will participate in. The other stuff like updates, etc, will be posted by me. My name is Pun. I work for the production, love this show, its cast, and our fans, and I'm so very glad you're here!
Co 231 W 39th Street Suite 1200 New York, N.Y. 10018.
59 comments:
How often do you get to see Boots while you're on tour?
Are bananas your favorite fruit? :]
Where on earth do you come up with the ideas for some of your songs & skits, like "I've Got A Dollar"?
What drew you to Spring Awakening?
What is your favorite part of being in the touring cast?
Are you single?! :)
Many of the Guilty Ones often question your sanity after seeing some of your backstage videos for Spring Awakening. How does this make you feel?
-What was it like working on Broadway for three months?
-Did Jonathan Groff give you any advice once you took over for Melchior? Anything memorable?
-Do you have any wild stories from the stage door? Have you ever been asked to sign anything strange? For example, a forehead?
"Song for Amanda" is such a great song. Did you ever get to meet Amanda Bynes?
How long did it take you to get comfortable during "I Believe" and was it a difficult scene to do when your parents saw the show for the first time?
What is your favorite thing to do backstage before a show?
Are you single? How long are you staying with the tour?
In all the videos I've seen, you always seem to be giving the Energizer Bunny a run for its money. Wherever do you find that energy?
Being a Canadian, do you feel like you are representing your country when you are performing? Does the cast tease you or make fun of you because you are from Canada?
There are numerous (valid) interpretations of the Melchior character - he can be played more sympathetically, more bold and almost bossy, colder/more aloof, and so on... Your interpretation feels very different in tone to me from Groff's and also different from other understudies I've seen. How do you see Melchior, and is it your view that shapes your approach to him or direction?
(My Toronto suggestion were posted in the last call weeks ago and I stand by them!)
Is there a food out there that you LOVE, but everyone else hates/thinks is disgusting?
What's your favorite comic strip?
Kyle, you're absolutely amazing :)
What will you be doing after your last show in the tour cast? Any recording projects, leisure activities, or just anything?
And favorite memory so far on tour?
Thanks!
KYLE! When's the next time you plan on attending SXSW? Austin needs you!
Oh, and what are your top five favorite films of all time and why?
Hey Kyle!
Who is your role model/idol (in or out of the business) and what was the most important thing they've taught you?
Also, what's your favorite quote?
Love Always,
Symantha from NJ.
What was your audition process for Spring Awakening like?
toronto suggestions:
- visit muchmusic; a live show of much on demand. it'd be pretty sick if you guys were guests on the show, but to be a part of the audience, tickets are free--hells yes.
- visit the cn tower; that damn glass floor...
- go see the musical 'we will rock you' at the panasonic theatre. that show has been playing for a while now, extended so many times... it's gonna have some competition while spring awakening is in town. (:
- hockey hall of fame; c'mon, you're in canada.
- go to chinatown, maybe? on spadina.
- um, beaucoup de shopping. seriously.
...and, that's all i can think of right now.
Who is your favorite character in the show and why?
If you could play any character, other than Melchior, who would you want to play?
Have any of the cast ever teased you or Steffi about being Canadian?
What was it like on Instant Star?
Who do you miss the most while on tour?
Where do you get all that energy we see in backstage videos?
What's the hardest thing about tour life?
in your opinion, who is the most talented member in the tour cast, beside yourslef of course?
What is it like to be friends with Julie Benko??
Favorite memory from the tour?
During the scene where you are banished in the chair, is it hard to keep a straight face during the scene with Andy and Ben, and is it uncomfortable in the chair? What do you think of that whole time?
How long did it take you and your family to feel comfortable with "I believe"?
Do you ever get sick of doing the show again and again?
What is something special you and the cast have done outside of the show?
How long did it take for you and Christy to feel comfortable with each other in "I Believe"?
What advice do you have for someone like me who wants to be on Broadway?
What did you have to do to get to Spring Awakening?
Why did you choose to pursue musical theatre?
Will you marry me?
Or at least be my prom date?
What are your favorite scene and song from Spring Awakening?
Of all the guy cast members, which are you closest with?
How long have you been working in musical theatre? is this your first show?
what are the pros and cons of touring?
would you prefer working on broadway or in the touring cast? why?
When your family first came to see you in the show, was it awkward for you knowing they'd be watching you in "I Believe?"
Toronto Suggestions:
***Salad King (thai restaurant). Just located down the street by Ryerson University (Yonge Street & Gould Street)www.saladking.com
It is a DELICIOUS place to go (all the University students head there for lunch daily). Note: it is seriously always busy, don't go in groups larger than 4...or you won't have much luck!
***Check out the Theatre School at Ryerson University. They have students studying acting, dance and production. The school is the only one of its kind within Canada! Depending on when you arrive into town / if you have time, you should check out "Choreographic Works" which is currently being shown at the theatre until March 14th. It showcases the choreography and talent of the 3rd and 4th year dance students. It is SERIOUSLY impressive! I promise you won't be dissapointed in their talents.
www.ryerson.ca/theatreschool/
***Kensington Market (bohemian area with great shops, restaurants etc)..its NOT to be missed! www.kensington-market.ca
***Walk along Queen Street, it is a very trendy area with cutting edge clothing shops!
***St. Lawerence Market: amazing fresh fruits, veggies, meats, cheeses...if you plan on cooking for yourself during your stay - you MUST check the market out. You won't find quality goods like it anywhere else in the city. Saturdays are the special Farmers Market days, but any day of the week (closed on Mondays) will satisfy your needs. www.stlawrencemarket.com
***You should go to the CN tower (worlds largest free standing structure) just to say you've been - but it's not TOO exciting.
***We also have great museums and art gallerys (The ROM, AGO, Bata Shoe Museum) which are always interesting
***The Distillery District is a GREAT location! Very unique, in its own little world. Micro-breweries (taste some of our world famous beer!), SOMA chocolatier (mmm), unique restaurants, cafes and galleries. www.thedistillerydistrict.com
There are many lovely lovely places within Toronto, be sure to stray from the "tourist path" and get to know the REAL city! Enjoy your stay! <3
In the future, do you see yourself doing a lot more musical theater, or going more down the musician/recording artist track?
If a magical fairy was going to turn you into a vegetable, what would your first choice be?
Does Christy actually see you during "I Believe"?
What got you into musical theatre?
How do you feel about all these people asking you if you are single?
Who were some of your favorite people you toured with for your music career?
It's undeniable that you are an extremely talented guitarist; there are some people who compare your talent to John Mayer's. What are your thoughts on that?
Who are some musicians you look up to?
What are your top five favorite Beatles songs?
How would you compare touring with Spring Awakening to touring as a musician?
What's next - A new album? Touring? More acting? Extended break?
Some of us miss you. :)
Can you please make "Looking For You" and "Shed Your Skin" downloadable?
Do you have any other musical roles you would like to play? What are they?
What is your favorite memory from the tour?
What was your favorite film that came out in 2008?
Is Spring Awakening Tour Cast ever going to make a CD?
Do you and Steffi D. still turn into Caesar Salad and Quiche?
Have you met Amanda Bynes yet?
What's your favorite musical and role to play?
Any favorite fan moments?
After musical theatre, will you go into film or tv acting? or just stick to music and theatre?
What has changed with your portrayal of Melchior from being on tour rather than Broadway?
Do you have a favorite person who has sat next to you on-stage? Who? Why?
(PS - I did on Broadway)
How tall are you?
If the Spring Awakening tour cast was back in High School, who would be voted...
1. Class clown
2. Biggest flirt
3. Most athletic
4. Best dressed
5. Best smile
6. Most intellectual
Kyle,
Do you still use your neti pot while you are on tour?
Do you add fans on Facebook?
What's your favorite part of the show?
Do you ever get bored? or is there always something you do to keep yourself awake and alive?
Do you have a sweet tooth? Would that explain your constant hyperness? (not saying i dont like your hyperness. :P you keep everyone on their toes and we all love that)
What's your favorite dessert?
If you could be an animal, what would you be?
Do you ever get tired of signing autographs for fans and taking pics with them?
Have you ever become a friend with a fan and still keep in touch?
What's your most embarrassing moment during a show?
Will you marry me? Or write me a song?
Will you come to Guam?
Do you ever acknowledge or talk to the audience members sitting next to you onstage? Is the onstage audience ever distracting?
Tour cast should record a CD!
Will there be any more videos of you and Boots? I r miss the adventures of Boots and Kyle.
What has been your favorite city on the tour?
I know your busy on the road but when will you release some new songs?
Do you have any plans for when spring awakening sadly finishes?
Are you thinking about coming to Australia again?(please come)or do you think you could convince the Spring Awakening producers to send you guys from the tour cast to Australia??
How do you get inspiration for song writing?
Would you consider playing Melchior in Spring Awakening the Movie if they ever made one? (I think you should)
Love from Hayley
Just adding tyo my questions above...
Can you get the tour cast to make an offical Spring Awakening tour cast soundtrack??? we love the original broadway one but it needs updating
and what was that lovely little sound effect in your song bad advice? I'm curious to know what it is.
once agian lots of love from Hayley
it is said that you are dropping out of the Toronto run of the tour.
Is it a permanent droppout or will you come back to the tour?
Please clarify the situation. Thanks
love you kyle. Please don't leave.
Are you ok with having a non-creepy stalker? Because I think I may be just tha =P
xoxo-A
Sometime after you leave the show, are you going to have a little tour?
If you are, where are some cities that you would like to go?
Would you come back to San Francisco again?
Honestly, do you ever remember fans you meet and take pictures with at the stage door? (Especially if you see the pictures all over facebook, myspace, etc)
Can we get another podcast, please?
Where can one obtain a neti pot?
What's your favorite scene to perform onstage? Why?
Love from Michigan! :)Thanks!
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