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
10/13/09
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!
