New TotallyTrucked Video: M&M's - An Obsession Gone Wrong
What better way to celebrate Halloween than with a delectable basket full of M&M's! Jake Epstein crashes Christy Altomare's hotel room and conjures up a fascinating idea to consecrate Wendla's and Melchi's love with their mutual obsession of the candy that melts in your mouth, not in your hand. A little bit creepy, a whole lot of funny. Happy Halloween!
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10/30/09
Class Assignment: Most Kick Ass Halloween Costume?
It's time for another Class Assignment. We asked our cast, crew and musicians, "What was the most *kick ass* Halloween costume you've ever had?" Here are the answers we received. Thought everyone would find this a-moo-sing.
Taylor Trensch
I am extremely passionate about Halloween costumes so, in my opinion, they have all been totally awesome. Most recently I was a sock monkey, Ash Ketchum, and DJ Samantha Ronson. As far as this year's costume goes I am having a hard time deciding between Peewee Herman (who is making a comeback!) and Arthur the aardvark (of PBS fame).
Krystina Alabado
My most kick ass Halloween costume was definitely when I was 5 years old and I dressed up as Jasmine from Aladdin. Because still to this day, I want to be her. She was my favorite Disney Princess back then and it was my favorite movie. I would watch that movie like everyday and dream about being Jasmine in real life, so when I got to be her on Halloween, it was the best.
Matt Shingledecker
I know this sounds utterly ridiculous, but in 7th grade, I went as Mt. Rushmore for a Halloween costume contest. I have no idea how I came up with that crazy idea. I wore a grey sheet, and doctored up a box with a picture of Mt. Rushmore on it and managed to put my face in the middle of all of the presidents. I somehow managed to win most creative. I wish I had a picture.
Kimiko Glenn
I guess the costume I am most proud of would have to be Quail man from Doug.
Jake Epstein
Now I've had a lot of kick ass Hallow's Eve costumes in my day. The one that comes to mind- my best one- was possibly my very first Halloween costume. When I was 7, every kid around me wanted to be a vampire, or a zombie, or a Ninja Turtle...but me, I wanted to be a cow. I asked my mom to make a realistic cow costume. It was incredible. Udders, spots, the whole deal. Best costume ever.
Steffi D
Most kick ass costume to date:
I went through this phase where I was obsessed with bows. They became my trademark while I was on Canadian Idol. Senior year, I created a BOW-LERINA costume. I was in a tutu with bows head to toe; millions of them in my hair.
(Here's a picture of me as a child dressed as a princess for Halloween)
This year:
I'm in love with Lady GaGa.
Halloween is the only day of the year where I can be her!
[Blogmaster note: Erm, I don't know if I have to say this, but for those who are really gullible, that was the only "real" picture of the cast members featured on this blog post. Ain't she kewt...? Oh yeah, and we all wanted to wish you...]
Taylor Trensch
I am extremely passionate about Halloween costumes so, in my opinion, they have all been totally awesome. Most recently I was a sock monkey, Ash Ketchum, and DJ Samantha Ronson. As far as this year's costume goes I am having a hard time deciding between Peewee Herman (who is making a comeback!) and Arthur the aardvark (of PBS fame).
Krystina Alabado
My most kick ass Halloween costume was definitely when I was 5 years old and I dressed up as Jasmine from Aladdin. Because still to this day, I want to be her. She was my favorite Disney Princess back then and it was my favorite movie. I would watch that movie like everyday and dream about being Jasmine in real life, so when I got to be her on Halloween, it was the best.
Matt Shingledecker
I know this sounds utterly ridiculous, but in 7th grade, I went as Mt. Rushmore for a Halloween costume contest. I have no idea how I came up with that crazy idea. I wore a grey sheet, and doctored up a box with a picture of Mt. Rushmore on it and managed to put my face in the middle of all of the presidents. I somehow managed to win most creative. I wish I had a picture.
Kimiko Glenn
I guess the costume I am most proud of would have to be Quail man from Doug.
Jake Epstein
Now I've had a lot of kick ass Hallow's Eve costumes in my day. The one that comes to mind- my best one- was possibly my very first Halloween costume. When I was 7, every kid around me wanted to be a vampire, or a zombie, or a Ninja Turtle...but me, I wanted to be a cow. I asked my mom to make a realistic cow costume. It was incredible. Udders, spots, the whole deal. Best costume ever.
Steffi D
Most kick ass costume to date:
I went through this phase where I was obsessed with bows. They became my trademark while I was on Canadian Idol. Senior year, I created a BOW-LERINA costume. I was in a tutu with bows head to toe; millions of them in my hair.
(Here's a picture of me as a child dressed as a princess for Halloween)
This year:
I'm in love with Lady GaGa.
Halloween is the only day of the year where I can be her!
[Blogmaster note: Erm, I don't know if I have to say this, but for those who are really gullible, that was the only "real" picture of the cast members featured on this blog post. Ain't she kewt...? Oh yeah, and we all wanted to wish you...]
Spring Awakening Dance Party! SACRAMENTO
What better way to celebrate the fact that we will be playing California's Capitol city
Nov 4-15th? By dancing your patootie off!
Spring Awakening is happy to sponsor a dance party TONIGHT in Sacramento, featuring remixes of some of our songs. 21 over only.
Here's all the info: Tweet this out, y'all, and spread the word!
Nov 4-15th? By dancing your patootie off!
Spring Awakening is happy to sponsor a dance party TONIGHT in Sacramento, featuring remixes of some of our songs. 21 over only.
Here's all the info: Tweet this out, y'all, and spread the word!
News Wrap Up: 4 Star Reviews Spring Awakening in San Jose
Wow! Reviews for Spring Awakening in San Jose are just stellar. We couldn't have asked for more love... Check them out:
San Jose Mercury News Review
Review: 'Spring Awakening' rocks San Jose
The daring new musical "Spring Awakening" rocked so hard it took Silicon Valley by storm Wednesday night. An electric jolt of youthful angst and yearning that revolutionized the usually staid genre of Broadway, this musical is perhaps the coolest one ever to grace San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts, where it runs through Sunday.
This audacious mash-up of 19th-century themes and cutting-edge alt-rock takes our breath away from start to finish. Frank Wedekind's once-scandalous 1891 tragedy about adolescents awash in lust, fear and chaos is now the height of hip. The Tony-winning rock musical is worshipped by flocks of teens known as "Guilty Ones," many of whom were texting like maniacs at the intermission....
http://www.mercurynews.com/theater-museums/ci_13669292
Metro San Jose Review
Spring Soars
The acclaimed Broadway musical about growing up in the 1890s in a small German town is more than one thing; it is not easy to define and file away in an alphabetized sock drawer. This show is a collision of a rock spectacle and a powerhouse musical that expresses the angst and inner turmoil of growing up in an oppressive society. And just like the musical itself, the children are not just students. They are lovers, explorers, dreamers and pirates who remind the audience that no matter what the time period or the place, there were always children who felt that anxious tug when they turned from caterpillar to butterfly.
http://www.metroactive.com/metro/10.28.09/stage-spring-awakening-0943.html
Stark Silver Creek Review
Theater review: ‘Spring Awakening’ delivers Broadway hit to San Jose in style
...what makes Spring Awakening so good, is how it all comes together so well. The music blends in with the story, carrying our emotions along for a rocking (and occasionally, joyfully loud) ride. In between the exciting drum and guitar work, though, there is character depth, and meaning behind actions. We feel and relate to their circumstances. Better yet, we are drawn to Melchior’s intelligent perspective, documented in his journal, that prevents the following events from becoming standard melodrama.
Spring Awakening is another Broadway gift to San Jose. Enjoy it as soon as possible (it’s only here for five days; 6 performances remain after this afternoon’s) and thank the lucky stars (or Dutch company Nederlander) we get to experience something so entertainingly fresh and vibrant. Colorful memories of high school years gone by is just icing on the Kuchen.
http://www.starksilvercreek.com/2009/10/theatre-review-spring-awakening-delivers-broadway-hit-to-san-jose-in-style.html
Check out this video blog Stark Silver Creek did of Opening Night and Cast After Party in San Jose. Make sure you make it to the middle of the video, where Christy Altomare, Andy Mientus, and three of our Guilty Ones in San Jose are interviewed!
San Mateo Daily Journal
I needed..to find out whether “Spring Awakening,” justified all of those theater awards it gathered in 2007, and yes, it did...And, if this is a touring company, one would wonder how much better the original show might have been.
With a “knockout” musical score, this “pop rock” musical is one of those theater works that “snap, crackle and pop,” from the opening until the last delicious spoon full. It is one of those tightly written and symbolic masterpieces of modern musical theater that takes just enough time to say what it needs to and moves on, ultimately, to enter the permanent repertoire of American theater works.
My conclusion: The record number of awards was justified and if you, as I, had missed this production before, now is the time to catch an excellent touring version of a certain future musical classic.
http://smdailyjournal.com/article_preview.php?type=arts&id=118931
Bay Area Stage and Screen (blog)
Not since Hair shocked Broadway audiences in 1968, has their been a musical that has so enlivened the genre. Spring Awakening, currently showing right now with the new company - Broadway San Jose - through Sunday, busts down the doors of propriety and jolts us into a teenage reality. Never has there been a musical that so honestly depicts the travails of growing up.
With the departure of our beloved American Musical Theatre of San Jose, the Nederlander Corporation is doing a wonderful job of bringing Broadway to the South Bay. I miss AMTSJ very much for a myriad of reasons, but I am glad that Nederlander seems to be making a valiant effort to keep us in the Broadway loop so to speak.
http://bayareastage.blogspot.com
ALSO, CHECK OUT THIS GREAT INTERVEW WITH JAKE EPSTEIN IN THE MERCURY NEWS:
Q: Why did you choose to try out for "Spring Awakening"? More specifically, what is it about the play that particularly drew you to this role?
A: Well, I saw the show on Broadway in 2006 and just completely fell in love with it. I couldn't believe what I was seeing, like I was just on the edge of my seat the whole time. I had chills for half the play. I thought it was just the amalgamation of rock music and theater, and I just thought it was so cool. Two years later I (actually went to) an open call in Toronto, my home, 'cause I heard they were looking for replacements on Broadway. ...
Q:In "Degrassi" you played a brooding musician with bipolar disorder and in "Spring Awakening" you play a kind of rebellious trickster who leads his classmates against
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society. So, why did you want to play a character so drastically different from Craig?
A: (laughs) Well, it's funny. I don't even think of it as that totally different from Craig. I mean, I brought so much of myself to "Degrassi," and I think in the same way I sort of related a lot to some of Melchior in "Spring Awakening" as well. So, yes, they are two completely different characters, but I think of them as parts of myself. And I think if anything, it's actually the opposite — that I recognized parts of myself in these characters and (it) made me want to play them, not that they were so different, but the fact that I could relate to them.
Read more: http://www.mercurynews.com/search/ci_13645370
San Jose Mercury News Review
Review: 'Spring Awakening' rocks San Jose
The daring new musical "Spring Awakening" rocked so hard it took Silicon Valley by storm Wednesday night. An electric jolt of youthful angst and yearning that revolutionized the usually staid genre of Broadway, this musical is perhaps the coolest one ever to grace San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts, where it runs through Sunday.
This audacious mash-up of 19th-century themes and cutting-edge alt-rock takes our breath away from start to finish. Frank Wedekind's once-scandalous 1891 tragedy about adolescents awash in lust, fear and chaos is now the height of hip. The Tony-winning rock musical is worshipped by flocks of teens known as "Guilty Ones," many of whom were texting like maniacs at the intermission....
http://www.mercurynews.com/theater-museums/ci_13669292
Metro San Jose Review
Spring Soars
The acclaimed Broadway musical about growing up in the 1890s in a small German town is more than one thing; it is not easy to define and file away in an alphabetized sock drawer. This show is a collision of a rock spectacle and a powerhouse musical that expresses the angst and inner turmoil of growing up in an oppressive society. And just like the musical itself, the children are not just students. They are lovers, explorers, dreamers and pirates who remind the audience that no matter what the time period or the place, there were always children who felt that anxious tug when they turned from caterpillar to butterfly.
http://www.metroactive.com/metro/10.28.09/stage-spring-awakening-0943.html
Stark Silver Creek Review
Theater review: ‘Spring Awakening’ delivers Broadway hit to San Jose in style
...what makes Spring Awakening so good, is how it all comes together so well. The music blends in with the story, carrying our emotions along for a rocking (and occasionally, joyfully loud) ride. In between the exciting drum and guitar work, though, there is character depth, and meaning behind actions. We feel and relate to their circumstances. Better yet, we are drawn to Melchior’s intelligent perspective, documented in his journal, that prevents the following events from becoming standard melodrama.
Spring Awakening is another Broadway gift to San Jose. Enjoy it as soon as possible (it’s only here for five days; 6 performances remain after this afternoon’s) and thank the lucky stars (or Dutch company Nederlander) we get to experience something so entertainingly fresh and vibrant. Colorful memories of high school years gone by is just icing on the Kuchen.
http://www.starksilvercreek.com/2009/10/theatre-review-spring-awakening-delivers-broadway-hit-to-san-jose-in-style.html
Check out this video blog Stark Silver Creek did of Opening Night and Cast After Party in San Jose. Make sure you make it to the middle of the video, where Christy Altomare, Andy Mientus, and three of our Guilty Ones in San Jose are interviewed!
On Location: Spring Awakening opening night and cast interviews, San Jose from StarkSilverCreek.com on Vimeo.
San Mateo Daily Journal
I needed..to find out whether “Spring Awakening,” justified all of those theater awards it gathered in 2007, and yes, it did...And, if this is a touring company, one would wonder how much better the original show might have been.
With a “knockout” musical score, this “pop rock” musical is one of those theater works that “snap, crackle and pop,” from the opening until the last delicious spoon full. It is one of those tightly written and symbolic masterpieces of modern musical theater that takes just enough time to say what it needs to and moves on, ultimately, to enter the permanent repertoire of American theater works.
My conclusion: The record number of awards was justified and if you, as I, had missed this production before, now is the time to catch an excellent touring version of a certain future musical classic.
http://smdailyjournal.com/article_preview.php?type=arts&id=118931
Bay Area Stage and Screen (blog)
Not since Hair shocked Broadway audiences in 1968, has their been a musical that has so enlivened the genre. Spring Awakening, currently showing right now with the new company - Broadway San Jose - through Sunday, busts down the doors of propriety and jolts us into a teenage reality. Never has there been a musical that so honestly depicts the travails of growing up.
With the departure of our beloved American Musical Theatre of San Jose, the Nederlander Corporation is doing a wonderful job of bringing Broadway to the South Bay. I miss AMTSJ very much for a myriad of reasons, but I am glad that Nederlander seems to be making a valiant effort to keep us in the Broadway loop so to speak.
http://bayareastage.blogspot.com
ALSO, CHECK OUT THIS GREAT INTERVEW WITH JAKE EPSTEIN IN THE MERCURY NEWS:
Q: Why did you choose to try out for "Spring Awakening"? More specifically, what is it about the play that particularly drew you to this role?
A: Well, I saw the show on Broadway in 2006 and just completely fell in love with it. I couldn't believe what I was seeing, like I was just on the edge of my seat the whole time. I had chills for half the play. I thought it was just the amalgamation of rock music and theater, and I just thought it was so cool. Two years later I (actually went to) an open call in Toronto, my home, 'cause I heard they were looking for replacements on Broadway. ...
Q:In "Degrassi" you played a brooding musician with bipolar disorder and in "Spring Awakening" you play a kind of rebellious trickster who leads his classmates against
Advertisement
society. So, why did you want to play a character so drastically different from Craig?
A: (laughs) Well, it's funny. I don't even think of it as that totally different from Craig. I mean, I brought so much of myself to "Degrassi," and I think in the same way I sort of related a lot to some of Melchior in "Spring Awakening" as well. So, yes, they are two completely different characters, but I think of them as parts of myself. And I think if anything, it's actually the opposite — that I recognized parts of myself in these characters and (it) made me want to play them, not that they were so different, but the fact that I could relate to them.
Read more: http://www.mercurynews.com/search/ci_13645370
10/27/09
Spring Awakening in San Jose, CA!
DID YOU KNOW...
San Jose is not only recognized as the capital of Silicon Valley, it
is the safest big city in America according to findings by Morgan
Quitno Press based on 2003 FBI crime statistics.
Freddy Hall tweeted this fun pic of the cast on their way to San Jose:
Do You Know The Way To San Jose...?
We open at the San Jose Performing Arts Center tomorrow, October 28, and run until November 1st. Tickets start as low as $20!!
To purchase tickets, go online to www.sjtix.com or call (408) 792-4111.
A couple of announcements:
1) TREATS FOR ALL THOSE ATTENDING THE HALLOWEEN SHOW
Those attending the evening Halloween performance of SPRING AWAKENING in San Jose can expect a special treat in their goodie bags. Broadway San Jose will be doling out Spring Awakening removable tattoos and iTunes gift cards with pre-loaded music to the first 1,000 audience members at the 8pm performance October 31, 2009.
2) ON-STAGE SEATS STILL AVAILABLE PLUS PIT SEATING FOR $25!
Experience this high-powered rock epic up close and personal with on-stage seating and pit seating (first four rows) for only $25, available for every performance during the run.
On stage seating can be purchased in person Monday-Friday 9am-5pm at the SJ Tix Box Office, located in the San Jose Convention Center OR BY PHONE (this is new) by calling (408) 792-4111. You will be limited to four onstage seats per buyer. No signing requirements of the disclaimer needed, not all parties attending theater need to be there at time of purchase.
3) BUY ONE GET ONE FREE DISCOUNT FOR MATINEE SHOWS IN SAN JOSE.
We are offering an exclusive discount to TotallyTrucked subscribers. Now, you can get a FREE ticket for every ticket you buy for our matinees this week, whether you sit in sections A, B, or C. That's a 50% savings! Discount will apply to the following performances only:
THURSDAY 10/29 2 PM
SATURDAY 10/31 2 PM
SUN 11/1 2 PM
Use code DEEDS at this link: http://bit.ly/SADiscount
San Jose is not only recognized as the capital of Silicon Valley, it
is the safest big city in America according to findings by Morgan
Quitno Press based on 2003 FBI crime statistics.
Freddy Hall tweeted this fun pic of the cast on their way to San Jose:
Do You Know The Way To San Jose...?
We open at the San Jose Performing Arts Center tomorrow, October 28, and run until November 1st. Tickets start as low as $20!!
To purchase tickets, go online to www.sjtix.com or call (408) 792-4111.
A couple of announcements:
1) TREATS FOR ALL THOSE ATTENDING THE HALLOWEEN SHOW
Those attending the evening Halloween performance of SPRING AWAKENING in San Jose can expect a special treat in their goodie bags. Broadway San Jose will be doling out Spring Awakening removable tattoos and iTunes gift cards with pre-loaded music to the first 1,000 audience members at the 8pm performance October 31, 2009.
2) ON-STAGE SEATS STILL AVAILABLE PLUS PIT SEATING FOR $25!
Experience this high-powered rock epic up close and personal with on-stage seating and pit seating (first four rows) for only $25, available for every performance during the run.
On stage seating can be purchased in person Monday-Friday 9am-5pm at the SJ Tix Box Office, located in the San Jose Convention Center OR BY PHONE (this is new) by calling (408) 792-4111. You will be limited to four onstage seats per buyer. No signing requirements of the disclaimer needed, not all parties attending theater need to be there at time of purchase.
3) BUY ONE GET ONE FREE DISCOUNT FOR MATINEE SHOWS IN SAN JOSE.
We are offering an exclusive discount to TotallyTrucked subscribers. Now, you can get a FREE ticket for every ticket you buy for our matinees this week, whether you sit in sections A, B, or C. That's a 50% savings! Discount will apply to the following performances only:
THURSDAY 10/29 2 PM
SATURDAY 10/31 2 PM
SUN 11/1 2 PM
Use code DEEDS at this link: http://bit.ly/SADiscount
Archived Videos: Orphan Movie and After DC Cabaret
Spring Archives: 'Orphan' with a mix of 'Madness'!
A little bit of fun, a little bit of madness in Washington DC! While visiting our nation's capitol, our cast took some time to see the uber scary flick 'Orphan' along with Zachary Reiner-Harris, visiting us from the Broadway cast.
The second vid is some hotel room madness, fresh from the exhilarating success of the cabaret..the benefit, not the musical. Spring Awakening was able to raise more than $5000 for the Make A Wish Foundation as a result of this cabaret, helping to create moments of joy for children living with terminal illnesses. Enjoy the behind the scenes antics!
Video #1: Seeing Orphan in DC, or "There's Something Wrong with Anthony Lee Medina."
Video # 2: Post-Cabaret Hotel Madness
A little bit of fun, a little bit of madness in Washington DC! While visiting our nation's capitol, our cast took some time to see the uber scary flick 'Orphan' along with Zachary Reiner-Harris, visiting us from the Broadway cast.
The second vid is some hotel room madness, fresh from the exhilarating success of the cabaret..the benefit, not the musical. Spring Awakening was able to raise more than $5000 for the Make A Wish Foundation as a result of this cabaret, helping to create moments of joy for children living with terminal illnesses. Enjoy the behind the scenes antics!
Video #1: Seeing Orphan in DC, or "There's Something Wrong with Anthony Lee Medina."
Video # 2: Post-Cabaret Hotel Madness
Jake Epstein Profile of the Month: Extended
We forgot to remind you guys that the deadline for Jake Epstein's Profile of the Month questions was last Friday, so we're extending it until this Friday, Oct 30th, 2009. We got a lot of great questions, many of which repeated each other, but there's still time for a really creative question to rise to the top of the pile. Go to this post and submit your question in the comments:
Last week of Halloween Contest. Here's where we stand:
We're overwhelmed at how many awesome photos we've received for our Spring Awakening Halloween Photo Contest so far! These photos are currently in the lead. Want to change the outcome? Sign up for our Flickr group and vote for your favorites. You can still submit your photo up until midnight on Sun Nov 1st.
17 votes, submitted by WATATATOW:
14 votes, submitted by Nik321:
14 votes, submitted by WATATATOW
13 votes, submitted by Randy MacAfee:
12 votes, submitted by Katey-Michele:
There are a lot of great ones like these which won't make the cut unless you vote!
Go to http://www.flickr.com/groups/springawakeninggallery and vote now!
17 votes, submitted by WATATATOW:
14 votes, submitted by Nik321:
14 votes, submitted by WATATATOW
13 votes, submitted by Randy MacAfee:
12 votes, submitted by Katey-Michele:
There are a lot of great ones like these which won't make the cut unless you vote!
Go to http://www.flickr.com/groups/springawakeninggallery and vote now!
10/23/09
Vote for TotallyTrucked! Please.
Love Our Vids? NOMINATE Spring Awakening.
From Kyle's banana dreams to Belly Mamba to the Bitch of 40, the cast of Spring Awakening has created over 150 videos in just one year. Now it's time to show your SA love by nominating our Totally Trucked YouTube Channel in Mashable's Open Web Awards for "Best Brand Use of YouTube." Here's what we need...
To Nominate...
VISIT - http://mashable.com/owa/
SIGN IN using your Facebook or Twitter log-in
PASTE http://www.youtube.com/user/TotallyTrucked into the "Nominate" section
SELECT "Best Brand Use of YouTube" from category pull down
We need everyone to do this....
Thank you!
From Kyle's banana dreams to Belly Mamba to the Bitch of 40, the cast of Spring Awakening has created over 150 videos in just one year. Now it's time to show your SA love by nominating our Totally Trucked YouTube Channel in Mashable's Open Web Awards for "Best Brand Use of YouTube." Here's what we need...
To Nominate...
VISIT - http://mashable.com/owa/
SIGN IN using your Facebook or Twitter log-in
PASTE http://www.youtube.com/user/TotallyTrucked into the "Nominate" section
SELECT "Best Brand Use of YouTube" from category pull down
We need everyone to do this....
Thank you!
Fan Friday Video: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
For this week's Fan Friday, we are honored to feature Lisa, a fan who created this profound and moving video to call attention to National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The National Bar Association estimates that one in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. It crosses all class and racial lines and
affects not just the households it tears asunder, but the entire community in which we live. As Spring Awakening shows, these tragedies are not isolated incidents, but are systemic of a culture that chooses to sanction violence and which, all too often, silences its victims. What are the ways that our society institutionalizes violence? What lessons do we learn growing up that perpetuate a belief that violence is OK? What is our responsibility as a community and as individuals to end violence?
Thank you, Lisa, for creating this video for all the Marthas and Ilses in the world living in fear and shame who do not have a voice and must suffer "The Dark I Know Well" in silence:
There is help. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a non-profit organization that provides crisis intervention, information and referral to victims of domestic violence, perpetrators, friends and families.
Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or 1.800.787.3224 (TTY)
10/20/09
Spring Awakening in Austin!
We're opening in Austin, TX tonight! Tickets start as low as $20!
Our discount is still good. Use code SPRING to get $10 off your ticket tonight and tomorrow night.
Buy Tickets here: http://bit.ly/UTPAC
GET YOUR HALF-PRICE STUDENT RUSH TICKETS!
Available day-of-show 2-hours prior to curtain at the Bass Concert Hall Box Office.
Limit 2 tickets per person. Student ID required.
FOR STAGE SEATING
Call 877.275.3804
Afterwards, come around to the stage door and say hi. The stage door is located by the loading dock.
DID YOU KNOW: "Keep Austin Weird" has become the unofficial motto of the Texas capitol.
Upcoming Press/DVR ALERTS!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
9:00 am KXAN (NBC Affiliate) Morning Show interview with Steffi D. and Taylor Trensch. This will air as part of the 9 o’clock news. They will also do a separate interview which will be available online.
UPDATE: Here it is!
On going KUT NPR Radio. Interview with Steffi D. and Taylor Trensch will run as part of Julie Moody's Arts and Entertainment report at various times.
UPDATE: Here it is! They made them interview each other! http://kut.org/items/show/18552
11:40 am KVUE-TV (ABC Affiliate) LIVE In-Studio Interview with Steffi D. and Taylor Trensch with the mid-day news hosts.
UPDATE: Here it is! http://www.kvue.com/video/?z=y&nvid=408661&shu=1
4:00 pm KEYE-TV (CBS Affiliate) LIVE In-Studio TV Interview with Andy Mientus.
Great Behind the Scenes footage of setting up at the Bass Hall by the Austin Statesman:
Lastly, help us kick SA to be the number one event in Austin this week! Post a review of the show: http://www.nowplayingaustin.com/event/detail/440121053
Our discount is still good. Use code SPRING to get $10 off your ticket tonight and tomorrow night.
Buy Tickets here: http://bit.ly/UTPAC
GET YOUR HALF-PRICE STUDENT RUSH TICKETS!
Available day-of-show 2-hours prior to curtain at the Bass Concert Hall Box Office.
Limit 2 tickets per person. Student ID required.
FOR STAGE SEATING
Call 877.275.3804
Afterwards, come around to the stage door and say hi. The stage door is located by the loading dock.
DID YOU KNOW: "Keep Austin Weird" has become the unofficial motto of the Texas capitol.
Upcoming Press/DVR ALERTS!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
9:00 am KXAN (NBC Affiliate) Morning Show interview with Steffi D. and Taylor Trensch. This will air as part of the 9 o’clock news. They will also do a separate interview which will be available online.
UPDATE: Here it is!
On going KUT NPR Radio. Interview with Steffi D. and Taylor Trensch will run as part of Julie Moody's Arts and Entertainment report at various times.
UPDATE: Here it is! They made them interview each other! http://kut.org/items/show/18552
11:40 am KVUE-TV (ABC Affiliate) LIVE In-Studio Interview with Steffi D. and Taylor Trensch with the mid-day news hosts.
UPDATE: Here it is! http://www.kvue.com/video/?z=y&nvid=408661&shu=1
4:00 pm KEYE-TV (CBS Affiliate) LIVE In-Studio TV Interview with Andy Mientus.
Great Behind the Scenes footage of setting up at the Bass Hall by the Austin Statesman:
Lastly, help us kick SA to be the number one event in Austin this week! Post a review of the show: http://www.nowplayingaustin.com/event/detail/440121053
Video: Dropping Claire Off at Citadel
Spring Awakening Tour: On the Break - Charleston
"On the Break" is our series of vids that were taken during the 7-week hiatus from August through September 2009. Matt Shingledecker went back home to Charleston, SC ---where they KNOW that clothes make the man-- with friend and castmate Krystina Alabado. They were driving by Citadel Military college when who should they spy walking on the side of the road on her way to see her boyfriend? Enjoy this last tribute video to SA alum Claire Sparks who is off on her own college adventures! We can't wait for the show to come to Greenville, SC! Imagine seeing ALL our boys in bow ties...?
VIDEO
"On the Break" is our series of vids that were taken during the 7-week hiatus from August through September 2009. Matt Shingledecker went back home to Charleston, SC ---where they KNOW that clothes make the man-- with friend and castmate Krystina Alabado. They were driving by Citadel Military college when who should they spy walking on the side of the road on her way to see her boyfriend? Enjoy this last tribute video to SA alum Claire Sparks who is off on her own college adventures! We can't wait for the show to come to Greenville, SC! Imagine seeing ALL our boys in bow ties...?
VIDEO
10/16/09
Video: Equality March: Spring Awakening Cast says "Let's Get This Done!"
Spring Awakening Tour: Equality March Let's Get This Done!:
Frank Wedekind, the author of Spring Awakening, wrote a daring and controversial play in the late 1890s that pushed the social boundaries of not only his era, but continue to be topics of taboo even to this day. Same sex relationships continue their fight for equal rights even in the 21st century and on this past weekend, on Sunday, October 11, 2009, tens of thousands of activists across the country, including many Broadway performers, descended upon Washington DC to give voice to the cause.
The cast of Spring Awakening were in Milwaukee and could not attend the march but decided to spread the message the best they know how - SA style! Check it out and continue the fight!
VIDEO
Thanks to Christy Altomare for creating this video.
For more information and to hear from other Broadway performers, visit http://www.broadwayimpact.com
Frank Wedekind, the author of Spring Awakening, wrote a daring and controversial play in the late 1890s that pushed the social boundaries of not only his era, but continue to be topics of taboo even to this day. Same sex relationships continue their fight for equal rights even in the 21st century and on this past weekend, on Sunday, October 11, 2009, tens of thousands of activists across the country, including many Broadway performers, descended upon Washington DC to give voice to the cause.
The cast of Spring Awakening were in Milwaukee and could not attend the march but decided to spread the message the best they know how - SA style! Check it out and continue the fight!
VIDEO
Thanks to Christy Altomare for creating this video.
For more information and to hear from other Broadway performers, visit http://www.broadwayimpact.com
Video: OC Guilty Ones Kick Off "Mirror Blue Night Remix"
Check out this video of the Orange County Guilty Ones kickoff party for Spring Awakening. They talk about how much this show means to them and...what how do you guys think of the "Mirror Blue Night" remix? It's by Amy Birnbaum. You Guys Rock!
To buy tickets to SA in Costa Mesa:
http://www.ocpac.org/home/Events/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=887&NavID=85
VIDEO:
To buy tickets to SA in Costa Mesa:
http://www.ocpac.org/home/Events/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=887&NavID=85
VIDEO:
Announcements incl. Discount for Spring Awakening in Austin
KANSAS CITY: Kansas City Star Review of Spring Awakening http://bit.ly/KCReview
SAN JOSE: SPRING AWAKENING STAGE SEATING ON SALE NOW! Must buy in person & sign the disclaimer. Box office: 408 Almaden Blvd San Jose (408) 792-4111
DENVER: Tickets ...for SPRING AWAKENING in Denver Go On Sale 10/18 http://bit.ly/17xzVz
WE NEED GUILTY ONES IN DENVER, CO AND GREENVILLE, SC! Email your name, age and email address to: nationalguiltyones (at) gmail (dot) com. Get access to exclusive on stage seats, marketing experience, and a chance to hang out with your fellow Guilty Ones from your town!
AUSTIN: Spring Awakening opens at UTPAC Austin on 10/20. Use the code SPRING and get $10 off your tickets. http://bit.ly/UTPAC
Austin Article: Facebook met Broadway in 'Spring Awakening'
Andy made the cover!
Part I - http://bit.ly/pX0lv
Part II- http://bit.ly/49YBr
Part III- http://bit.ly/4yl3O4
Please join us the SA Group on Facebook! http://bit.ly/9bn5p
REMINDER: We've had some great submissions for our Halloween Costume Contest. Please comment on them and vote for your favorites! http://www.flickr.com/groups/springawakeninggallery
SAN JOSE: SPRING AWAKENING STAGE SEATING ON SALE NOW! Must buy in person & sign the disclaimer. Box office: 408 Almaden Blvd San Jose (408) 792-4111
DENVER: Tickets ...for SPRING AWAKENING in Denver Go On Sale 10/18 http://bit.ly/17xzVz
WE NEED GUILTY ONES IN DENVER, CO AND GREENVILLE, SC! Email your name, age and email address to: nationalguiltyones (at) gmail (dot) com. Get access to exclusive on stage seats, marketing experience, and a chance to hang out with your fellow Guilty Ones from your town!
AUSTIN: Spring Awakening opens at UTPAC Austin on 10/20. Use the code SPRING and get $10 off your tickets. http://bit.ly/UTPAC
Austin Article: Facebook met Broadway in 'Spring Awakening'
Andy made the cover!
Part I - http://bit.ly/pX0lv
Part II- http://bit.ly/49YBr
Part III- http://bit.ly/4yl3O4
Please join us the SA Group on Facebook! http://bit.ly/9bn5p
REMINDER: We've had some great submissions for our Halloween Costume Contest. Please comment on them and vote for your favorites! http://www.flickr.com/groups/springawakeninggallery
10/13/09
Archived Video: Nickelodeon Adventures
Spring Awakening Tour: Nickelodeon Adventures
This is a long overdue archived video from our stay in Minneapolis. Ben Moss, Matt Shingledecker, and Krystina Alabado share their high octane antics on the Sponge Bob Roller Coaster in this video when the cast and crew visited Nickelodeon Universe in Bloomington, MN. Those who are motion sickness prone, beware! Thanks to Krystina for making this video!
VIDEO
This is a long overdue archived video from our stay in Minneapolis. Ben Moss, Matt Shingledecker, and Krystina Alabado share their high octane antics on the Sponge Bob Roller Coaster in this video when the cast and crew visited Nickelodeon Universe in Bloomington, MN. Those who are motion sickness prone, beware! Thanks to Krystina for making this video!
VIDEO
Spring Awakening in Kansas City, MO! Announcements
KANSAS CITY IN TOWN PRESS:
We're in Kansas City, MO this week! Kansas City is well known for being a theatre town and for its contribution to jazz and blues stylings. If you're in Kansas City, make sure all your friends know not to miss us! Anyone from St. Louis traveling to see the show again?
To get tickets to our engagement in Kansas City at The Music Hall, go here:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/49167/1201887?brand=baa
Come on back and see us! The stage door is located at the corner of Wyandott and 13th st.
Upcoming press:
1) Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Taped In-Studio TV interview with STEFFI D on KSHB-TV (NBC)
Air date TBA, likely later on news programs later that day.
2) Sat and Sun Oct 17 and 18, 2009
Taped In Studio TV Interview with ANTHONY LEE MEDINA AND MATT SHINGLEDECKER KCTV-TV5 (CBS)
This will be a taped interview with anchor Iris Hemosillo. This piece is scheduled to air on Oct. 17 and Oct. 18 as part of the KCTV5 This Weekend Morning Show
Advance Features:
KANSAS CITY STAR: Interview with Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater:
http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/performing_arts/story/1497831.html
SPRING AWAKENING--CAN A MUSICAL CHANGE YOUR LIFE?
Every once in a while, we get a story that really touches our heart. We posted a write-in contest here last week for people in Kansas City to win tickets by posting their coming of age story on the Kansas City Examiner.com. The winning entry is from a person that found our music online which helped them get over the suicide of their best friend and their own thoughts of suicide. Here is the story, in his/her own words:
Two short years ago, my friend Josh Overton killed himself. When I found out, I felt my life was forever changed. I went through a "dark stage" where I myself turned suicidal. One night, I was searching iTunes and found the soundtrack to Spring Awakening, I clicked on the song entitled "Left Behind". It explained everything I was feeling in a 3 minute song. I downloaded the CD and fell in love with the story. It is hard to admit, but a musical saved my life. Everyday that goes by, I think of Josh and everything he left behind, I am still heart broken and I still miss him. His 19th birthday just passed, he would be in college. He would later get married, he would have kids, he would have a family. It is hard to think of his life that he will never live. I miss him. If I did not discover this musical, I would be where Josh is. I owe my life to Spring Awakening. A chance to see this musical would be a dream come true. I miss you Josh. You will never be forgotten.
PROMOTIONS CURRENTLY RUNNING FOR AUSTIN, TX:
We're in Austin next week, and we've already got a few promotions running:
Austin Chronicle - Best of Austin Party & Game On Austin Event
Register to win a pair of tickets to Spring Awakening. Contest ends on October 15th
http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Market/Contests?oid=oid%3A880052
KAMX Radio - Awake to your 1st True Love write in contest
Contest ends October 18th
http://friendswbenefits.mix947.com/asp3/ContestDetail.aspx?aid=71758
CALL TO ACTION! Would you do us a favor? Please sign up at do512.com and vote for us to become the top listed event to do in Austin! http://do512.com/event/2009/10/20/spring-awakening
REMINDERS:
Flickr Halloween Costume Contest started yesterday. We've already gotten some awesome entries! Make sure to go to our group and vote for your favorite! The five photos with the most comments will go on to the semi-final round! Http://www.flickr.com/groups/springawakeninggallery
Jake Epstein Profile of the Month: Deadline for questions is Friday Oct 23rd. Scroll down to the post and leave your question as a comment.
We're in Kansas City, MO this week! Kansas City is well known for being a theatre town and for its contribution to jazz and blues stylings. If you're in Kansas City, make sure all your friends know not to miss us! Anyone from St. Louis traveling to see the show again?
To get tickets to our engagement in Kansas City at The Music Hall, go here:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/49167/1201887?brand=baa
Come on back and see us! The stage door is located at the corner of Wyandott and 13th st.
Upcoming press:
1) Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Taped In-Studio TV interview with STEFFI D on KSHB-TV (NBC)
Air date TBA, likely later on news programs later that day.
2) Sat and Sun Oct 17 and 18, 2009
Taped In Studio TV Interview with ANTHONY LEE MEDINA AND MATT SHINGLEDECKER KCTV-TV5 (CBS)
This will be a taped interview with anchor Iris Hemosillo. This piece is scheduled to air on Oct. 17 and Oct. 18 as part of the KCTV5 This Weekend Morning Show
Advance Features:
KANSAS CITY STAR: Interview with Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater:
http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/performing_arts/story/1497831.html
SPRING AWAKENING--CAN A MUSICAL CHANGE YOUR LIFE?
Every once in a while, we get a story that really touches our heart. We posted a write-in contest here last week for people in Kansas City to win tickets by posting their coming of age story on the Kansas City Examiner.com. The winning entry is from a person that found our music online which helped them get over the suicide of their best friend and their own thoughts of suicide. Here is the story, in his/her own words:
Two short years ago, my friend Josh Overton killed himself. When I found out, I felt my life was forever changed. I went through a "dark stage" where I myself turned suicidal. One night, I was searching iTunes and found the soundtrack to Spring Awakening, I clicked on the song entitled "Left Behind". It explained everything I was feeling in a 3 minute song. I downloaded the CD and fell in love with the story. It is hard to admit, but a musical saved my life. Everyday that goes by, I think of Josh and everything he left behind, I am still heart broken and I still miss him. His 19th birthday just passed, he would be in college. He would later get married, he would have kids, he would have a family. It is hard to think of his life that he will never live. I miss him. If I did not discover this musical, I would be where Josh is. I owe my life to Spring Awakening. A chance to see this musical would be a dream come true. I miss you Josh. You will never be forgotten.
PROMOTIONS CURRENTLY RUNNING FOR AUSTIN, TX:
We're in Austin next week, and we've already got a few promotions running:
Austin Chronicle - Best of Austin Party & Game On Austin Event
Register to win a pair of tickets to Spring Awakening. Contest ends on October 15th
http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Market/Contests?oid=oid%3A880052
KAMX Radio - Awake to your 1st True Love write in contest
Contest ends October 18th
http://friendswbenefits.mix947.com/asp3/ContestDetail.aspx?aid=71758
CALL TO ACTION! Would you do us a favor? Please sign up at do512.com and vote for us to become the top listed event to do in Austin! http://do512.com/event/2009/10/20/spring-awakening
REMINDERS:
Flickr Halloween Costume Contest started yesterday. We've already gotten some awesome entries! Make sure to go to our group and vote for your favorite! The five photos with the most comments will go on to the semi-final round! Http://www.flickr.com/groups/springawakeninggallery
Jake Epstein Profile of the Month: Deadline for questions is Friday Oct 23rd. Scroll down to the post and leave your question as a comment.
10/9/09
FAN FRIDAY: Sara's Moritz Drawing
Sara P submitted this drawing of Moritz to us and we think it's so cool that we're gonna feature it. Thanks for sharing your love of SA with the world, Sara! If you have something you'd like to share, email us at totallytruckedblog (at) gmail (dot) com. Leave a comment below and tell Sara what you thought.
We asked Sara to talk about the drawing and her love for SA. Here's what she said:
Hey totally trucked! Thanks so much for being interested in my drawing. I'm 18 years old and I'm from Minneapolis, Minnesota originally but I go to school at Michigan State University in East Lansing. I'm a huge fan of spring awakening and have been since I saw it last year when the tour came to Minneapolis. I had no idea what to expect but I was completely blown away. The show to me is just overall amazing. I absolutely love the tour cast! Blake Bashoff is my favorite actor and Moritz is my favorite character (which I why I chose him for the drawing). I really enjoy the music, Don't do sadness/ blue wind is my favorite song from the show. I like how the whole story line is relevant today and I think it sends a really strong message.
Tomorrow I am going all the way to Milwaukee from East Lansing, MI just to see the show again. I plan on going to the stage door to meet the cast! Too bad Blake Bashoff won't be there.. My friends and I are still really excited to meet everyone and see the show again!
Thanks so much totally trucked for picking my drawing! It's an honor.
-Sara P.
Ps- the drawing is done in graphite drawing pencil in case you wanted to know.
We asked Sara to talk about the drawing and her love for SA. Here's what she said:
Hey totally trucked! Thanks so much for being interested in my drawing. I'm 18 years old and I'm from Minneapolis, Minnesota originally but I go to school at Michigan State University in East Lansing. I'm a huge fan of spring awakening and have been since I saw it last year when the tour came to Minneapolis. I had no idea what to expect but I was completely blown away. The show to me is just overall amazing. I absolutely love the tour cast! Blake Bashoff is my favorite actor and Moritz is my favorite character (which I why I chose him for the drawing). I really enjoy the music, Don't do sadness/ blue wind is my favorite song from the show. I like how the whole story line is relevant today and I think it sends a really strong message.
Tomorrow I am going all the way to Milwaukee from East Lansing, MI just to see the show again. I plan on going to the stage door to meet the cast! Too bad Blake Bashoff won't be there.. My friends and I are still really excited to meet everyone and see the show again!
Thanks so much totally trucked for picking my drawing! It's an honor.
-Sara P.
Ps- the drawing is done in graphite drawing pencil in case you wanted to know.
Halloween Costume Contest!
SPRING AWAKENING HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST
We're having a contest for the best Spring Awakening Halloween costume!
If you are planning to go as a character from Spring Awakening this Halloween--or if you've EVER dressed up as a character from Spring Awakening--upload your photo to our Flickr Group between Monday October 12th, 2009 and Sunday November 1st, 2009. Your fellow fans will vote for the top 5 semi-finalists by leaving comments on your photo. The winning photo will be chosen by our touring cast and revealed in a Totally Trucked video exclusive.
PRIZE: TBA, but it will be something signed by the cast.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Join our Flickr group at http://www.flickr.com/groups/SpringAwakeningGallery
If you are not already a Flickr member, you will be asked to sign up for a free account. You do not have to use your real name.
2. Upload your picture anytime between 12 a.m. October 12, 2009 and 12 a.m. November 1, 2009. Make sure the photo is not just in your photo stream but has been sent to our group.
3. Encourage friends to leave a comment. Only people with a Flickr account can leave comments, though they do not have to be members of our group.
4. Winner will be announced in November and will be contacted via Flickrmail.
THE FINE PRINT
The five photos with the most comments by midnight on the 11/1/ will automatically ascend to our semi-final round. The earlier you upload your photo, the better the chances that your photo will amass comments. In order to make it fair for everyone, submissions received before 10/12 will not be counted. Only one comment from the same Flickr user allowed per photo. You may respond to comments on your photo, but your comments will not be counted towards the contest. So as not to dilute the number of comments your costume may get, make sure to only upload ONE photo per costume. A group photo is eligible, but only one prize will be given away. You may manipulate your photo in any way you wish (photoshop, retouching, etc).
We're having a contest for the best Spring Awakening Halloween costume!
If you are planning to go as a character from Spring Awakening this Halloween--or if you've EVER dressed up as a character from Spring Awakening--upload your photo to our Flickr Group between Monday October 12th, 2009 and Sunday November 1st, 2009. Your fellow fans will vote for the top 5 semi-finalists by leaving comments on your photo. The winning photo will be chosen by our touring cast and revealed in a Totally Trucked video exclusive.
PRIZE: TBA, but it will be something signed by the cast.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Join our Flickr group at http://www.flickr.com/groups/SpringAwakeningGallery
If you are not already a Flickr member, you will be asked to sign up for a free account. You do not have to use your real name.
2. Upload your picture anytime between 12 a.m. October 12, 2009 and 12 a.m. November 1, 2009. Make sure the photo is not just in your photo stream but has been sent to our group.
3. Encourage friends to leave a comment. Only people with a Flickr account can leave comments, though they do not have to be members of our group.
4. Winner will be announced in November and will be contacted via Flickrmail.
THE FINE PRINT
The five photos with the most comments by midnight on the 11/1/ will automatically ascend to our semi-final round. The earlier you upload your photo, the better the chances that your photo will amass comments. In order to make it fair for everyone, submissions received before 10/12 will not be counted. Only one comment from the same Flickr user allowed per photo. You may respond to comments on your photo, but your comments will not be counted towards the contest. So as not to dilute the number of comments your costume may get, make sure to only upload ONE photo per costume. A group photo is eligible, but only one prize will be given away. You may manipulate your photo in any way you wish (photoshop, retouching, etc).
Spring Awakening Milwaukee Reviews
We got some terrific reviews. Thank you, Milwaukee!
MILWAUKEE MAGAZINE
"Spring’s radical reworking of the Broadway formula represents the musical’s future"
http://www.milwaukeemagazine.com/cultureclub/?NewMessageID=25046
JOURNAL SENTINEL
"Spring Awakening makes teen angst timeless."
http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/arts/63668247.html
THIRD COAST DIGEST
"It is safe to say that anyone who can still get tickets to the short run of Spring Awakening at the Marcus Center should jump at the opportunity. This musical is vibrant, showy, rebellious and perhaps unlike anything the regular theatergoer has seen before".
http://thirdcoastdigest.com/2009/10/review-spring-awakening-at-the-marcus-center/
We also got some terrific advance press from these Milwaukee bloggers. Thanks guys!
CRICKET TOES http://www.crickettoes.com/blog/2009/10/now-is-the-spring-of-our-discontentthe-musical.html
ARTSY SHMARTSY http://www.artsyschmartsy.com/2009/10/bitch-of-livingget-out-of-my-head.html
and an advance feature in
THE JOURNAL SENTINEL: Preview article: http://www.onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/springawakeningpreview.html
RADIO INTERVIEW WITH JAKE EPSTEIN: Here's Jake's interview on Lake Effect, WUWM. You can also download it as a podcast: http://www.wuwm.com/programs/lake_effect/view_le.php?articleid=820
RADIO INTERVIEW WITH ANGELA REED: An interview with Angela is scheduled to air this Sunday, Oct 12th on Mix 99.1's Early Morning Show.
TODAY! LUNCHEON REMINDER! Have lunch today at noon with Tom Hulce, Jake Epstein and Christy Altomare for only $35. Call 414-273-7206.
MILWAUKEE MAGAZINE
"Spring’s radical reworking of the Broadway formula represents the musical’s future"
http://www.milwaukeemagazine.com/cultureclub/?NewMessageID=25046
JOURNAL SENTINEL
"Spring Awakening makes teen angst timeless."
http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/arts/63668247.html
THIRD COAST DIGEST
"It is safe to say that anyone who can still get tickets to the short run of Spring Awakening at the Marcus Center should jump at the opportunity. This musical is vibrant, showy, rebellious and perhaps unlike anything the regular theatergoer has seen before".
http://thirdcoastdigest.com/2009/10/review-spring-awakening-at-the-marcus-center/
We also got some terrific advance press from these Milwaukee bloggers. Thanks guys!
CRICKET TOES http://www.crickettoes.com/blog/2009/10/now-is-the-spring-of-our-discontentthe-musical.html
ARTSY SHMARTSY http://www.artsyschmartsy.com/2009/10/bitch-of-livingget-out-of-my-head.html
and an advance feature in
THE JOURNAL SENTINEL: Preview article: http://www.onmilwaukee.com/ent/articles/springawakeningpreview.html
RADIO INTERVIEW WITH JAKE EPSTEIN: Here's Jake's interview on Lake Effect, WUWM. You can also download it as a podcast: http://www.wuwm.com/programs/lake_effect/view_le.php?articleid=820
RADIO INTERVIEW WITH ANGELA REED: An interview with Angela is scheduled to air this Sunday, Oct 12th on Mix 99.1's Early Morning Show.
TODAY! LUNCHEON REMINDER! Have lunch today at noon with Tom Hulce, Jake Epstein and Christy Altomare for only $35. Call 414-273-7206.
Win Free Tickets in Kansas City! Just embarrass yourself.
We're running a promotion with the Kansas City Examiner. You can win a free pair of tickets to Opening Night (!!) on Tuesday October 13th 2009. All you have to do is embarrass yourself. Submit your funny/ touching/embarrassing coming-of-age story that captures the essence of what it is like (or was like) to be a teenager.
AS OF THIS POSTING, THERE WAS ONLY ONE ENTRY, SO GET THEE TO THIS LINK! http://www.examiner.com/x-14906-Kansas-City-Performing-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Spring-Awakening-comes-to-Kansas-City-and-you-can-win-free-tickets
Tip: I would use an email address that is not your main address and to prevent spam robots, type out the (at) and the (dot) com.
AS OF THIS POSTING, THERE WAS ONLY ONE ENTRY, SO GET THEE TO THIS LINK! http://www.examiner.com/x-14906-Kansas-City-Performing-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Spring-Awakening-comes-to-Kansas-City-and-you-can-win-free-tickets
Tip: I would use an email address that is not your main address and to prevent spam robots, type out the (at) and the (dot) com.
10/6/09
Video: Spring Awakening Goes Gospel
Spring Awakening Goes Gospel
Chicago blues, House of Blues, Blue Wind? The boys of SA fearlessly took the
stage and "gospelled out" while celebrating Krystina's birthday brunch in Chicago..famous for its Blues music!
Our boys got just as much funk and soul as they do rock and angst! Sing along as they
come "down by the riverside."
VIDEO
Chicago blues, House of Blues, Blue Wind? The boys of SA fearlessly took the
stage and "gospelled out" while celebrating Krystina's birthday brunch in Chicago..famous for its Blues music!
Our boys got just as much funk and soul as they do rock and angst! Sing along as they
come "down by the riverside."
VIDEO
Next Profile of the Month: JAKE EPSTEIN
Due to popular demand, our next Profile of the Month is the ever-popular, ever-sweet bad boy, Jake Epstein. Leave your question for Jake as a comment to this post. Deadline is Friday, October 23rd. The profile will be out in November.
Anyone in Sacramento?
Sacramento is just starting their Guilty Ones street team now and desperately trying to find people to help promote the show. So if you're in Sacramento, send us your name, age and email address to guiltyones.sacramento (at) gmail (dot) com.
Join the Sacramento group on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=138299746621&ref=ts
Thanks!
Join the Sacramento group on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=138299746621&ref=ts
Thanks!
Spring Awakening in Milwaukee--We're Back!!
We're back! We're rested and ready to rock Brew Town! Going to rehearsals, the cast has been walking arm in arm and acting out the opening of Laverne & Shirley, "schlemiel, schlimazel, hasenpfeffer 'corporated!" Somehow, I think Milwaukeans are used to people doing that...Oh, and TotallyTrucked is also now back on its Tue-Fri posting schedule. Here are some dates for you to be aware of:
IN TOWN PRESS
TUE OCT 6TH 9:20 am
Live In-Studio TV Interview with TOM HULCE– WTMJ4 (NBC)
This interview will be with Molly Fay from Morning Blend, the morning news show.
WED OCT 7TH 11:30 am
LIVE In Studio Radio Interview with JAKE EPSTEIN– WUWM (Milwaukee Public Radio)
This interview will be for their program “Lake Effect” with host Stephanie Lecci.
EVENTS
LUNCH WITH TOM, JAKE AND CHRISTY
Join us for a lunchtime Q&A with Producer Tom Hulce, Jake Epstein and Christy Altomare. This is a special community event to celebrate the Marcus Center's 40th Anniversary. This special offer is only available for anyone who has already purchased a ticket for Spring Awakening during its run in Milwaukee.
DATE: Friday, October 9th, 2009
TIME: 12:00 NOON
LOCATION: Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts
MORE: $35 Luncheon Fee with a paid ticket to Spring Awakening (LUNCH INCLUDED)
CALL THE MARCUS CENTER BOX OFFICE @ 414-273-7206 TO ORDER YOUR LUNCHEON TICKET.
Q&A will be moderated by critic Damien Jacques, who called us "The Best Musical coming out of Broadway in the last five years!" Join us!
IN TOWN PRESS
TUE OCT 6TH 9:20 am
Live In-Studio TV Interview with TOM HULCE– WTMJ4 (NBC)
This interview will be with Molly Fay from Morning Blend, the morning news show.
WED OCT 7TH 11:30 am
LIVE In Studio Radio Interview with JAKE EPSTEIN– WUWM (Milwaukee Public Radio)
This interview will be for their program “Lake Effect” with host Stephanie Lecci.
EVENTS
LUNCH WITH TOM, JAKE AND CHRISTY
Join us for a lunchtime Q&A with Producer Tom Hulce, Jake Epstein and Christy Altomare. This is a special community event to celebrate the Marcus Center's 40th Anniversary. This special offer is only available for anyone who has already purchased a ticket for Spring Awakening during its run in Milwaukee.
DATE: Friday, October 9th, 2009
TIME: 12:00 NOON
LOCATION: Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts
MORE: $35 Luncheon Fee with a paid ticket to Spring Awakening (LUNCH INCLUDED)
CALL THE MARCUS CENTER BOX OFFICE @ 414-273-7206 TO ORDER YOUR LUNCHEON TICKET.
Q&A will be moderated by critic Damien Jacques, who called us "The Best Musical coming out of Broadway in the last five years!" Join us!
