10/27/09
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:
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.
31 comments:
Dear Jake- Love you by the way~~ So back in the day when you were on Degrassi (which I am obsessed with ever since they put it on MTV and I am 21 is that sad??). I was wondering my fav love interest was Ellie but who was your fav girlfriend on Degrassi??
Julie
What was the character building process like when you were in rehearsals for Spring Awakening?
Jake Epstein is a guest editor on NYC ARTS: http://www.nyc-arts.org/collections/94/a-canadian-in-new-york-jake-epstein
I know you got your start in musical theater, do you prefer it over television?
You are known for playing characters that are plagued with deep issues... what draws you to these types of characters?
How is the character you play in Spring Awakening similar to or different from the character you played on Degrassi? Do you prefer one over the other?
Was it at all intimidating to be the only newcomer when you joined the cast(as opposed to the more recent newbies, who came in one large group)?
Who did you try out for in Glee? I saw you in the casting video? :) You would be wicked in that
what are you being for halloween?
Definitely make sure to have a Hot Minute!
Do you ever feel insulted by or dislike fans seeming to be more interested in your other work(like the crazy number of degrassi fans) than the show? I'm not sure if that would be seen as a positive or a negative, but one of the times that I was at the stage door in D.C., a huge group of girls came up asking for autographs because they "love craig so much"!
Jake, if you could star in any musical, which would you choose and what character would you play ?
If you could have dinner with any celebrity, dead or alive, who would it be?
Do you consider yourself a celebrity?
Have you ever had a Spring Awakening related dream? If so, please elaborate :D
What's the wackiest food you have ever tried?
Do you consider yourself as: daring or cautious, silly or serious, energetic or calm, outgoing or introverted?
If someone asked you "Who is Jake Epstein?" what would you say to them?
Assuming you always get recognized when walking down the streets, do you sometimes wish you could be a normal person who just blends into the crowd?
do fans sometimes creep you out?
What city on the tour has been your favorite thus far?
Hey Jake,
I don't really know much about you, me not being a degrassi fan and such. But my friend Christina is and she is practically in love with you (in a fan and not creepy way.) For all of us guilty ones across the nation who have yet to see you yet, can you sing something for us so we can get to know and love you and be really excited for when we get to see you on the show. It can be anything! Even happy birthday or the itsy bitsy spider.
Jake,
Having been a fan of yours since your first appearance on Degrassi and having met you twice at Degrassi events in NY, I was completely ecstatic when you joined the show I had fallen so in love with, Spring Awakening. I've had a lot of trouble phrasing this question the best way possible but here it is. Has it been difficult for you to break away from being the "Craig Manning" people saw on television to becoming "Melchior Gabor" on stage and yet also staying true to "Jake Epstein" when you leave the theatre?
All the best,
Sarah Kaufman
Jake,
As most everyone else who has posed a question, I am a big admirer and really appreciate your work and musical talent. I saw the show in January when Kyle was playing Melchi still, and I must admit that I teared up massively whenever I read that he was no longer in the show, but squealed with shock and excitement to see who his replacement was. I am so anxious to see you in the show, but it won't be near me until March so I wonder: do you have plans to stay on with Spring Awakening for a while? What other things would you like to do in your future (theatrically, musically, film, life in general, etc.)? What advice do you have for a theatrical actor who wants to transition and incorporate passion into profession?
Thank you and I hope to see your work in the show!
Break a leg!
Nikki Gatlin
Hi Jake!!
You are amazing!!! Just a quick question, we all know you write your own songs... (The Way You Shine and My Window are my faves!!) Are you planning on releasing an album anytime soon? Please say yes!! :)
Sharon
HI Jake,
You're a fantastic actor and singer!!!! How did you get started in being a singer and the theatre and 'Degrassi; The Next Generation'?
Cynthia Dran
wow...ppl are asking the same questions.
Jake,
Why don't you have a Twitter? Just about your WHOLE ENTIRE CAST DOES, but not you. This is sad news. Get one. please : )
Jake,
If you could give everyone in the cast a superpower that best fit their personality what would they be and why?
Everyone's talking about Degrassi this, or Degrassi that, is that annoying? Personally I find it annoying, but do you?
Hi Jake! It's Katie (again! :D ) from DC, and I would like to know, what has been your most ridonkulous fan experience so far?
Dream role? And if you were a girl?
whats one thing you hate about yourself?
one thing you love about yourself?
any quirks or weird traits?
:P
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