What do you when the girl of your dreams is not interested in you? This young man found the way into a woman's heart through the power of Spring Awakening. This is such a creative and cute video that we just had to share it with you. We also love the subtle use of the billboard for Spring Awakening in Dallas. Subliminal messaging at its best. LOL Only one weekend left to see us at the Winspear Opera House (new rave reviews just added to our Dallas post below, including a video featuring footage of Robi Hager as Hanschen) ! Thanks, Natalie, for allowing Spring Awakening into your heart. Leave comments below!
Dallas is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States--and we plan to have fun here. The fun started yesterday with celebrating Shi Shi Gabor's birthday. Happy Birthday Matt! First thing some company members did after checking into swanky loft digs? Went out and tried to blend in with the locals:
Freddy Hall tweets: "I've been in Texas for five hours and already got me a real cowboy hat and some good ol ridin' boots." Anthony Lee Medina tweeted, "Gonna be a cowboy for two weeks. Heck Yes!"
TICKETS We're honored to be part of the inaugural season at the new, gorgeous AT&T Performing Arts Center. Come see us at the Winspear Opera House from March 23-April 4th. Get yo' tickets here.
DID YOU KNOW? The Dallas Arts District, which includes the AT&T Performing Arts Center and four other state of the art venues, is the largest urban arts district in the United States
POST SHOW DISCUSSIONS In our effort to create discussions about the issues presented in our show, the venue has arranged post show discussions with local experts. Check out that schedule here.
STAGE DOOR: After the show, come and say howdy! Stage door is on NE side of building, adjacent to Jack Evans St.
Thursday, March 25, 2010 8:40 am CT LIVE In-Studio TV Interview and Performance – Good Day Dallas Steffi and Taylor perform "Don't Do Sadness/Blue Wind" on this local morning news/entertainment program.
We couldn't have asked for more than this rave review from WFAA TV. "Brilliant. Some of the moments are simply breathtaking. It remains an important and defining work in American Musical Theatre." Check out some of the new footage of Robi Hager as Hanschen!
THEATERJONES A beautifully written rave review ("Life doesn't happen without some pain, as brilliantly depicted in Spring Awakening.") that also goes into the history and significance of the original play.http://theaterjones.com/index.php?section=reviews&id=20100324074354
VIDEO! CBS 11 TV interview with Duncan Sheik: http://cbs11tv.com/video/?id=52945@ktvt.dayport.com (ha ha--They thought Tom Hulce was a member of the Broadway cast and were not sure if Lea Michele's in the tour or not)
There are still plenty of seats left ON-STAGE for our engagement at the Peace Center next week in Greenville, SC. This is your chance to snap up what fans of the show already know: sitting on the stage is a unique, once in a lifetime experience. Get yours for only $25 at the Peace Center Box Office or call: 864.467.3000 or 800.888.7768
GUILTY ONE CALL OUTS
MIAMI The Arsht Center in Miami is beginning their Guilty Ones Street Teams. If you love the show and would like to help spread the word with other people in your area who love the show just as much (good times!) email your name, age and phone number to: Miamiguiltyones@arshtcenter.org In exchange, you will get exclusive on-stage seat privileges and other rewards.
DETROIT We just had our first meeting this past week. Did you miss it? You can still email your info to: DetroitGuiltyOnes@smz.com And join our Facebook page: Link Here
DALLAS Still not too late to join our Dallas Street Team! Email name, age and phone number to guiltyones@attpac.org
NOTE: IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SUBMITTED YOUR INFORMATION TO NATIONALGUILTYONES@GMAIL.COM, THERE IS NO NEED TO RE-SEND.
It's been a while since we've had the luxury of playing in a city for more than a single week. The next stop on the tour where we'll actually have some time to explore the city more is when we come to the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas, TX. Do you know the city well? Please comment below with some suggestions of the best places to eat and fun things to do. Dallas is a big city! We don't necessarily want the things that can be found in any tourist guide. We want the "insider's" perspective. And if you have special access to things off the beaten path, email us at totallytruckedblog (at) gmail (dot) com. We can't promise we'll go to everything or make videos of everything, but you'll be a big help.
We are excited that demand for Spring Awakening continues to grow across the USA. Here are a few added tour stops that have recently announced their next season. Currently, only subscriptions for the entire season are on sale (subscribers will get the best seats). You can sign up for newsletters on each venue's website to be alerted when single tickets are available for purchase (usually not until 3-4 months beforehand). Which one are you most excited for?! Shout out!
The Marcus Center, Milwaukee, WI Oct 6-11, 2009
The Music Hall, Kansas City, MO Oct 12-18
The Bass Concert Hall, UTPAC, Austin, TX Oct 20-25, 2009
Orange County Performing Arts Center, Costa Mesa, CA Nov 17-29, 2009
Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver CO Dec 1-19,2009
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Charlotte, NC Feb 2-7, 2010
Rochester Broadway Theatre League, Rochester NY Feb 9-14, 2010
Fabulous Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA March 9-14, 2010
Dallas Center for the Performing Arts, Dallas TX March 23 - April 4. 2010
Arsht Center, Miami FL May 11-16, 2010
Carr Performing Arts Center, Orlando FL May 18-23, 2010
It looks, then, that we will not be in the northeast corridor for at least a full year after Washington DC, so if you are anywhere CLOSE to Providence, Boston, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC, plan your ROAD TRIP now!
We will have Guilty Ones Street Teams at all these locations. If you would like to sign up to help promote the show, send your name, age, and phone number from your primary email address to: nationalguiltyones@gmail.com Put the tour stop closest to you in the subject heading! If you are more than an hour away, it is unlikely we will be able to use your help.
NEW TOTALLYTRUCKED! VIDEO: Krystina and Chase in Dallas Chase and Krystina flew from Toronto to the land of BBQ and steerhorns, Dallas, Texas, to announce the Dallas Center for the Performing Art's 2010 season. These two live it up at ultra lux hotel Palomar but soon get to work as they sing "Don't Do Saddness/Blue Wind." This is probably the first time anyone has seen this combination. It's a Swing Awakening! Check out the SA cake in the end - yumm!
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
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!
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