We're in the Capital District this week! Had some problems getting here due to the snow, but it sure is breathtaking here in upstate NY. Krystina Alabado tweeted: "has never seen snow like this in her whole life. It is so incredibly beautiful!!!" The cast's connection to the area includes David Breitbarth, our Adult Men understudy, going to school at nearby Hamilton College.
We had to say goodbye to our musical director, Jared Stein, who has been with us since the start of the tour. Kristen Lee Rosenfeld has stepped up to the plate and she rocks! You can listen to one of her original songs on Lucas' YouTube channel (linked in the callout for his Profile of the Month below). Charity Wicks (who did our show on Broadway) steps in as associate conductor. Here's a picture of our awesome band at Jared's going away party two weeks ago. So much love:
DID YOU KNOW? Schenectady was originally inhabited by Mohawk Indians. They called the settlement "Schau-naugh-ta-da," which meant "over the pine plains.
GET TICKETS: Proctors Theatre Feb 16-21st, 2010.
http://www.proctors.org/events/3229 Tickets start at just $20.
STAGE DOOR: Stage door is in the “Arcade” under the marquee—last door on the left. Come say hi after the show!
ON STAGE SEATS: as of yesterday, on-stage seats were still available for select days of the run. Call (518) 346-6204 to check availability.
IN TOWN PRESS
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 ET
9:00 am LIVE Radio Phone Interview with Jake Epstein– B95.5 FM (Rick and Laura Morning Show). This interview will be with host Rick Mitchell.
9:45 am LIVE In-Studio Radio Interview with Steffi D – WAMC (Northeast Public Radio). This interview will be with radio host Sara LaDuke.
12:25 pm LIVE In-Studio TV Interview with Steffi D – WRGB-TV Channel 6. This interview will be with TV anchor Liz Bishop.
NEWS
TROY RECORD Interview with Sarah Hunt
http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2010/02/11/entertainment/doc4b7320602d5f3182675501.txtTIMES UNION Interview with Christy Altomare
http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=899816&category=ARTSREVIEWS
SCHENECTADY GAZETTE A rave! "In front of a truly enthusiastic audience on Tuesday night, the Tony Award-winning rock musical “Spring Awakening” charged onto the stage at Proctors, providing theatergoers a magnificent production of a provocative and daring modern musical."
http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2010/feb/18/0218_spawreview/TIMES UNION: This guy didn't like that the music didn't match the world of the play (haha), but still thought it was "a brilliant production." hmmm
http://blog.timesunion.com/reviews/spring-awakening-proctors-21710/1774/METROLAND: "With its blue language, brief nudity and simulated sex, Spring Awakening is a remarkably risque staging for this area; but its good heart, tasteful and clever staging, and universally high quality of singing talent easily won over, and held, the crowd."
http://www.metroland.net/theater.htmlNIPPERTOWN: "Part theatre, part rock concert!"
http://www.nippertown.com/2010/02/18/theater-spring-awakening-proctorsALBANY ACTING EXAMINER: "This show was an experience, one which made me cry and squirm and laugh and soar. There are only five more days to see Spring Awakening at Proctors- you won't want to miss it!"
http://www.examiner.com/x-17194-Albany-Acting-Examiner~y2010m2d17-Awakening-adolescence?cid=edition-rss-AlbanyWORKING MOTHERS EXAMINER: "In addition to being about self-discovery, the show also sounds a call for better parenting, more education in the areas of body awareness and sexuality, and the need for parents to respect and accept their children for who they are." http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-28949-Albany-Working-Moms-Examiner~y2010m2d17-Spring-Awakening-challenges-parents-and-teens-to-face-tough-topics
