Here's the second part of the AP Red feature, this time a feature with Jake Epstein. Jake talks about the difference between acting on stage and on screen (he loves theatre more), weird interactions with fans and audience members (I can't believe this girl did this), the "sex talk" with parents, and his rehearsal process. Enjoy! New TotallyTrucked video coming out next Tuesday!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Rave Atlanta reviews and some pretty cherry interviews added to the Atlanta Blog post below:
http://totallytrucked.blogspot.com/2010/03/spring-awakening-in-atlanta.html
Win Free tickets to Spring Awakening in Detroit!
WDET radio contest in Detroit We're giving away tickets for Spring Awakening, the broadway musical coming to the Fisher Theatre next month. Enter here: http://ow.ly/1gh0R
3/12/10
3/9/10
Spring Awakening in Atlanta!
I remember we had fans from Atlanta posting on our Myspace page while Spring Awakening was still in previews on Broadway! Atlanta is a theatre town. They know what's up. It's taken us a while, but we're finally here! And we're playing at one of the most ornate and beautiful theatres in the country. Please tell everyone you know!
Atlanta is known for being the home of many Fortune 500 companies (including Coca-Cola, whose factory we will be touring this week--stay tuned for more soon!). But it is also filled with old world charm, as Krista Pioppi found out when she arrived at her digs for the week. She tweets, "A mansion hotel room, amazing food, I just love Atlanta."
TICKETS Come see us at the Fabulous Fox Theatre March 9-14, 2010 click here for tickets. Tickets start at just $18!
DID YOU KNOW? There are 71 streets in Atlanta with a variant of “Peachtree" in their name
STAGE DOOR: Stage door is on Ponce De Leon. Wait for us there after the show and say hi!
STUDENT DISCOUNT: Only $25 for second price level seats (that's more than half off)! The tickets are available at the Box office only and there is a limit of 4 per person with student ID. The password is STUD but there is no link to share since these are box office only. So I guess you go up to the box office and tell them you're a stud! : )
ON STAGE SEATS Are sold out.
EVENTS: Join us for a Rude Awakening pre-opening night party at the Livingston Restaurant TONIGHT! Begins 5 pm with live spinning, musical performances, and raffles. Click here for details.
PRESS:
PROJECT Q: Read this great interview with Chase and Taylor on Atlanta's # 1 Gay Blog.
http://www.projectqatlanta.com/news_articles/view/two_gay_southerners_bring_broadway_home?gid=5036
ATLANTA MAGAZINE Great interview with Chase Davidson, who is originally from GA, talking about his grandmother coming to to see the show.
http://www.atlantamagazine.com/blogs/atlintel/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10101677
BROADWAYWORLD.COM Interview with Christy Altomare
http://atlanta.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW_Interviews_Christy_Altomare_Wendla_From_Spring_Awakening_March_9_14_At_The_Fabulous_Fox_Theatre_20100309
REVIEWS
ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION "as raw, powerful and shocking as ever. "
http://www.accessatlanta.com/atlanta-events/spring-awakening-at-fox-360459.html?printArticle=y
METBLOGS ATLANTA: "Go see spring awakening at the fox before it gets on out of here. you won’t be disappointed."
http://atlanta.metblogs.com/2010/03/10/totally-fcking-awesome/
ATLANTA ON STAGE If I was given six words of advice to impart upon my reading audience, they would be, “See ‘Spring Awakening‘ while it’s here.”
PERFORMING ARTS EXAMINER " there were noticeable tears in the audience, including mine."
ASHERPR "Spring Awakening Rocks!" http://www.asherpr.com/2010/03/spring-awakening-rocks-2/
ATLANTA IN TOWN "What a treat that this hypnotic, breakthrough musical play is finally in Atlanta"
http://www.atlantaintownpaper.com/2010/03/theatre-review-spring-awakening/
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Atlanta is known for being the home of many Fortune 500 companies (including Coca-Cola, whose factory we will be touring this week--stay tuned for more soon!). But it is also filled with old world charm, as Krista Pioppi found out when she arrived at her digs for the week. She tweets, "A mansion hotel room, amazing food, I just love Atlanta."
TICKETS Come see us at the Fabulous Fox Theatre March 9-14, 2010 click here for tickets. Tickets start at just $18!
DID YOU KNOW? There are 71 streets in Atlanta with a variant of “Peachtree" in their name
STAGE DOOR: Stage door is on Ponce De Leon. Wait for us there after the show and say hi!
STUDENT DISCOUNT: Only $25 for second price level seats (that's more than half off)! The tickets are available at the Box office only and there is a limit of 4 per person with student ID. The password is STUD but there is no link to share since these are box office only. So I guess you go up to the box office and tell them you're a stud! : )
ON STAGE SEATS Are sold out.
EVENTS: Join us for a Rude Awakening pre-opening night party at the Livingston Restaurant TONIGHT! Begins 5 pm with live spinning, musical performances, and raffles. Click here for details.
PRESS:
PROJECT Q: Read this great interview with Chase and Taylor on Atlanta's # 1 Gay Blog.
http://www.projectqatlanta.com/news_articles/view/two_gay_southerners_bring_broadway_home?gid=5036
ATLANTA MAGAZINE Great interview with Chase Davidson, who is originally from GA, talking about his grandmother coming to to see the show.
http://www.atlantamagazine.com/blogs/atlintel/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10101677
BROADWAYWORLD.COM Interview with Christy Altomare
http://atlanta.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW_Interviews_Christy_Altomare_Wendla_From_Spring_Awakening_March_9_14_At_The_Fabulous_Fox_Theatre_20100309
REVIEWS
ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION "as raw, powerful and shocking as ever. "
http://www.accessatlanta.com/atlanta-events/spring-awakening-at-fox-360459.html?printArticle=y
METBLOGS ATLANTA: "Go see spring awakening at the fox before it gets on out of here. you won’t be disappointed."
http://atlanta.metblogs.com/2010/03/10/totally-fcking-awesome/
ATLANTA ON STAGE If I was given six words of advice to impart upon my reading audience, they would be, “See ‘Spring Awakening‘ while it’s here.”
PERFORMING ARTS EXAMINER " there were noticeable tears in the audience, including mine."
ASHERPR "Spring Awakening Rocks!" http://www.asherpr.com/2010/03/spring-awakening-rocks-2/
ATLANTA IN TOWN "What a treat that this hypnotic, breakthrough musical play is finally in Atlanta"
http://www.atlantaintownpaper.com/2010/03/theatre-review-spring-awakening/
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AP Red Interview with Christy Altomare
Sometimes there is an interview so good that we want to feature it. In this AP Red interview by Jason Drew conducted in Hartford, Christy Altomare gives musical theatre advice, talks about meeting musical theatre divas Patti Lupone and Kristin Chenoweth, and eloquently descibes the role of Wendla as the female Hamlet. Jason's a fun interviewer. Watch!
3/5/10
New TotallyTrucked Video: Andy and Kayla
Continuing our series of videos from the Spring It On! Cabaret in Rochester, here is an exclusive TotallyTrucked video of a Duncan Sheik medley by Kayla Foster and Andy Mientus that you havn't seen before, featuring a song from Duncan's new musical Whisper House which just had its premiere at the Old Globe in San Diego in a medley with one of the songs which was cut from Spring Awakening when it transferred to Broadway. A fitting tribute as we say goodbye to Andy this week.
Video:
Andy Mientus and Kayla Foster singing "And Now We Sing" from Whisper House and "There Once Was a Pirate" from Spring Awakening:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) New press and reviews added to the Durham post below. http://totallytrucked.blogspot.com/2010/03/spring-awakening-in-durham-nc.html
2) Two more chances to win opening night tickets in Atlanta:
Encore Atlanta:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=343814200479&index=1
Atlanta Met Blogs: http://atlanta.metblogs.com/2010/03/05/more-free-tickets-to-wake-up-spring/
Video:
Andy Mientus and Kayla Foster singing "And Now We Sing" from Whisper House and "There Once Was a Pirate" from Spring Awakening:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) New press and reviews added to the Durham post below. http://totallytrucked.blogspot.com/2010/03/spring-awakening-in-durham-nc.html
2) Two more chances to win opening night tickets in Atlanta:
Encore Atlanta:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=343814200479&index=1
Atlanta Met Blogs: http://atlanta.metblogs.com/2010/03/05/more-free-tickets-to-wake-up-spring/
Andy Mientus: "Don't Say Goodbye" plus Welcome Robi Hager
Next week in Atlanta will be Andy Mientus' last week on the tour. We are sad to have to say goodbye to one of our original tour members--especially one that has been a friend of the show for so long. Andy created our Facebook page, I Believe in Spring Awakening, at the very beginning of our run Off Broadway. We wish him luck in all his future endeavors. Here is a note that Andy wrote to everyone:

Dear Fans and Friends (Frands?),
Thank you so much for a year and a half of love, support, and inspiration. Your cheers and kind words reminded me daily why I do what I do, and I would never have been able to sustain a run this long without your enthusiasm. My journey with Spring Awakening began almost 4 years ago when I first saw the show and created a little fan group on a whim. Since then, the places this show has taken me, literally and spiritually, were beyond my imagination. I'm not sure what I did to deserve living a rockstar life for these many months, but as incredible as this has been, I am so truly excited for all of you to see what I and the rest of this beautiful company have up our sleeves. We always get such positive feedback from our cabaret performances because when you all see us perform the same words and music time after time, I think it is easy to forget that we are all dynamic artists with a breadth of dimensions to our talent. These people can do so much more than what you've seen and while I am fortunate to have been a part of something like Spring Awakening, I am most fortunate to have been inspired by all of the talent around me. So, with my departure, and the eventual departure of everyone in the cast, do not be sad or say goodbye- we are so thrilled to give you more to see.
I love your light,
Andy
We are excited to announce that taking over the role of Hanschen will be original Broadway cast member Robi Hager! Here is his bio:

ROBERT HAGER (Hanschen) Having just finished Bye Bye Birdie on Broadway, Robert is thrilled to come back to the Spring Awakening family, now on tour! Broadway: Bye Bye Birdie, Spring Awakening. NY Theater: Pippin, Captain Louie. WBT: The Who's Tommy, Jesus Christ Superstar, Les Miserables. Film: Clear Blue Tuesday. Proud AEA member.
Welcome back, Robi!

Dear Fans and Friends (Frands?),
Thank you so much for a year and a half of love, support, and inspiration. Your cheers and kind words reminded me daily why I do what I do, and I would never have been able to sustain a run this long without your enthusiasm. My journey with Spring Awakening began almost 4 years ago when I first saw the show and created a little fan group on a whim. Since then, the places this show has taken me, literally and spiritually, were beyond my imagination. I'm not sure what I did to deserve living a rockstar life for these many months, but as incredible as this has been, I am so truly excited for all of you to see what I and the rest of this beautiful company have up our sleeves. We always get such positive feedback from our cabaret performances because when you all see us perform the same words and music time after time, I think it is easy to forget that we are all dynamic artists with a breadth of dimensions to our talent. These people can do so much more than what you've seen and while I am fortunate to have been a part of something like Spring Awakening, I am most fortunate to have been inspired by all of the talent around me. So, with my departure, and the eventual departure of everyone in the cast, do not be sad or say goodbye- we are so thrilled to give you more to see.
I love your light,
Andy
We are excited to announce that taking over the role of Hanschen will be original Broadway cast member Robi Hager! Here is his bio:

ROBERT HAGER (Hanschen) Having just finished Bye Bye Birdie on Broadway, Robert is thrilled to come back to the Spring Awakening family, now on tour! Broadway: Bye Bye Birdie, Spring Awakening. NY Theater: Pippin, Captain Louie. WBT: The Who's Tommy, Jesus Christ Superstar, Les Miserables. Film: Clear Blue Tuesday. Proud AEA member.
Welcome back, Robi!
ALERT for Greenville plus Guilty Ones: Miami, Dallas, Detroit.
ALERT FOR GREENVILLE, SC:
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.
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.
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3/2/10
Spring Awakening in Durham, NC!
SPRING AWAKENING IN DURHAM, NC
We're back in the south this week, in the "Bull" city! The brand spankin' new Durham Performing Arts Center is putting us up in some really nice digs. As Krystina Alabado tweeted, "exhausted and loving our little apartments here in Durham! Finally some space!" Matt Shingledecker also tweeted, "so close to Elon!", (his and Taylor Trensch's alma mater). We'll be here from March 2nd -7th, 2010.
GET TICKETS: Tickets start at just $25 here: http://www.dpacnc.com/default.asp?dpac=19&objId=103 Tix are going fast in this market. Act now.
DID YOU KNOW? Durham was nicknamed the "Bull City" in the late 1800s when the Blackwell Tobacco Company named its product "Bull" Durham Tobacco. By the time James B. Duke of the American Tobacco Company purchased the Blackwell Tobacco Company in 1898, Bull Durham was the most famous trademark in the world. It is now a thriving, modern city known for its medicine industry and Duke University.
STAGE DOOR: Stage door is off Mangam, up stairs, red door. Come say hi after the show!
ON STAGE SEATS: Call 919-680-2787 to check availability.
STUDENT RUSH: $22 Tickets available 2 hours before show at ticket center, must present valid student I.D. (Balcony level sections only)
NEWS
NC NOW on UNC TV-- You MUST watch this great in depth coverage featuring interviews with Gabby Garza, Anthony Lee Medina, Taylor Trensch and Jarred Stein. Video is at the bottom of the page.
http://www.unctv.org/ncnow/features/february_10_04.html
NEWS OBSERVER--article featuring interview with Duncan Sheik: http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/02/28/360064/teens-in-turmoil-with-music.html?storylink=misearch
PRESS ALERTS!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
All with Christy Altomare and Jake Epstein
8:10 am LIVE In-Studio Radio Interview – WPTF (News/Talk)
8:10 am will also air LIVE on – WBBB (Rock)
9:30 am Taped In-Studio TV Interview – News 14 airtime TBA
10:00 am Taped In-Studio TV Interview – WTVD ABC 11 airtime TBA
CW22 THE SCOOP: Video interview with Steffi and Taylor
http://www.raleighcw.com/sections/crew/
MYNC.COM Great video about the 800 Guilty Ones (!!!) we have in Durham!
(if can't see video player, go to this link: http://entertainment.myncblogs.com/2010/03/02/teens-get-the-word-out-about-spring-awakening-musical/
REVIEWS
HERALD SUN "Taylor Trensch, who plays Moritz, steals the show. "Spring Awakening" is also a talker and a show that makes you remember your own teen years and hope that those you know and love can navigate them unscathed."
http://www.heraldsun.com/view/full_story/6560084/article--Spring-Awakening--a-raw-look-at-teen-angst?instance=homeseventhleft
NEW OBSERVER Why “Spring Awakening” won eight Tony Awards is evident from the first few minutes. This innovative work, fitting an indie pop score to a century-old play, mixes traditional theater with rock concert. Although its treatment of teen sexuality, child abuse and societal repression is frank, raw and dark, no theater devotee should miss the national touring production now at the Durham Performing Arts Center.
http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/03/03/367903/fabulous-but-frank-spring-awakening.html?storylink=misearch
THEATRE NORTH CAROLINA BLOG "The show was so amazing, so beautiful, so well done, that I'm not sure I have, or can, fully process it just yet."
A BLOG AROUND THE CLOCK (yes, Scientists love Spring Awakening too!):
http://scienceblogs.com/clock/2010/03/spring_awakening.php
GINNY FROM THE BLOG: Read about this blogger's experience sitting on stage in Durham: http://ginnyskal.com/2010/03/02/my-experience-sitting-on-stage-during-spring-awakening-at-dpac/
We're back in the south this week, in the "Bull" city! The brand spankin' new Durham Performing Arts Center is putting us up in some really nice digs. As Krystina Alabado tweeted, "exhausted and loving our little apartments here in Durham! Finally some space!" Matt Shingledecker also tweeted, "so close to Elon!", (his and Taylor Trensch's alma mater). We'll be here from March 2nd -7th, 2010.
GET TICKETS: Tickets start at just $25 here: http://www.dpacnc.com/default.asp?dpac=19&objId=103 Tix are going fast in this market. Act now.
DID YOU KNOW? Durham was nicknamed the "Bull City" in the late 1800s when the Blackwell Tobacco Company named its product "Bull" Durham Tobacco. By the time James B. Duke of the American Tobacco Company purchased the Blackwell Tobacco Company in 1898, Bull Durham was the most famous trademark in the world. It is now a thriving, modern city known for its medicine industry and Duke University.
STAGE DOOR: Stage door is off Mangam, up stairs, red door. Come say hi after the show!
ON STAGE SEATS: Call 919-680-2787 to check availability.
STUDENT RUSH: $22 Tickets available 2 hours before show at ticket center, must present valid student I.D. (Balcony level sections only)
NEWS
NC NOW on UNC TV-- You MUST watch this great in depth coverage featuring interviews with Gabby Garza, Anthony Lee Medina, Taylor Trensch and Jarred Stein. Video is at the bottom of the page.
http://www.unctv.org/ncnow/features/february_10_04.html
NEWS OBSERVER--article featuring interview with Duncan Sheik: http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/02/28/360064/teens-in-turmoil-with-music.html?storylink=misearch
PRESS ALERTS!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
All with Christy Altomare and Jake Epstein
8:10 am LIVE In-Studio Radio Interview – WPTF (News/Talk)
8:10 am will also air LIVE on – WBBB (Rock)
9:30 am Taped In-Studio TV Interview – News 14 airtime TBA
10:00 am Taped In-Studio TV Interview – WTVD ABC 11 airtime TBA
CW22 THE SCOOP: Video interview with Steffi and Taylor
http://www.raleighcw.com/sections/crew/
MYNC.COM Great video about the 800 Guilty Ones (!!!) we have in Durham!
(if can't see video player, go to this link: http://entertainment.myncblogs.com/2010/03/02/teens-get-the-word-out-about-spring-awakening-musical/
REVIEWS
HERALD SUN "Taylor Trensch, who plays Moritz, steals the show. "Spring Awakening" is also a talker and a show that makes you remember your own teen years and hope that those you know and love can navigate them unscathed."
http://www.heraldsun.com/view/full_story/6560084/article--Spring-Awakening--a-raw-look-at-teen-angst?instance=homeseventhleft
NEW OBSERVER Why “Spring Awakening” won eight Tony Awards is evident from the first few minutes. This innovative work, fitting an indie pop score to a century-old play, mixes traditional theater with rock concert. Although its treatment of teen sexuality, child abuse and societal repression is frank, raw and dark, no theater devotee should miss the national touring production now at the Durham Performing Arts Center.
http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/03/03/367903/fabulous-but-frank-spring-awakening.html?storylink=misearch
THEATRE NORTH CAROLINA BLOG "The show was so amazing, so beautiful, so well done, that I'm not sure I have, or can, fully process it just yet."
A BLOG AROUND THE CLOCK (yes, Scientists love Spring Awakening too!):
http://scienceblogs.com/clock/2010/03/spring_awakening.php
GINNY FROM THE BLOG: Read about this blogger's experience sitting on stage in Durham: http://ginnyskal.com/2010/03/02/my-experience-sitting-on-stage-during-spring-awakening-at-dpac/
Video: Steffi D is Lady Gaga
STEFFI D is LADY GAGA
We thought we would continue to feature more of the videos from the Rochester Cabaret--just because they're so awesome! This one is from Steffi D's YouTube channel. Watch as she transforms into Mistress Gaga in this medley, supported by Mr. Gaga (Jake Epstein) on the guitar and Baby Gaga (Krista Pioppi):
VIDEO
We thought we would continue to feature more of the videos from the Rochester Cabaret--just because they're so awesome! This one is from Steffi D's YouTube channel. Watch as she transforms into Mistress Gaga in this medley, supported by Mr. Gaga (Jake Epstein) on the guitar and Baby Gaga (Krista Pioppi):
VIDEO
Win Free Spring Awakening Tickets in Atlanta and Greenville!
WIN FREE TICKETS TO SPRING AWAKENING IN ATLANTA AND GREENVILLE
ATLANTA MARCH 9-14TH, 2010
Win free tickets to opening night of Spring Awakening at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta! Share this with all your friends in the area!
Encore Atlanta: http://bit.ly/SAEncore
(also join their FB page for future entries: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Atlanta-GA/Encore-Atlanta/77077347454?v=wall).
AtlantaMoms.com http://atlantamoms.com/blog/ ends March 3rd.
Skirt Atlanta - Win tix to "Spring Awakening" at the Fox and Dinner at Livingston at the Georgian Terrace. http://fb.me/5LNoMMr
VS Atlanta -(must have a Twitter account to enter) http://bit.ly/bKQKII
BAA Atlanta- http://bit.ly/cPsqFU
GREENVILLE MARCH 16-21, 2010
Win free tickets to opening night of Spring Awakening at the Peace Center in Greenville, SC! Share this with all your friends in the area!
UpstateSCMomsLikeMe.com http://upstatesc.momslikeme.com/members/JournalActions.aspx?g=445084&m=10553698&grpcat=Site+Announcements
EdgyMama.com http://www.edgymama.com/2010/03/free-tickets-to-new-musical-spring-awakening.html
ATLANTA MARCH 9-14TH, 2010
Win free tickets to opening night of Spring Awakening at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta! Share this with all your friends in the area!
Encore Atlanta: http://bit.ly/SAEncore
(also join their FB page for future entries: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Atlanta-GA/Encore-Atlanta/77077347454?v=wall).
AtlantaMoms.com http://atlantamoms.com/blog/ ends March 3rd.
Skirt Atlanta - Win tix to "Spring Awakening" at the Fox and Dinner at Livingston at the Georgian Terrace. http://fb.me/5LNoMMr
VS Atlanta -(must have a Twitter account to enter) http://bit.ly/bKQKII
BAA Atlanta- http://bit.ly/cPsqFU
GREENVILLE MARCH 16-21, 2010
Win free tickets to opening night of Spring Awakening at the Peace Center in Greenville, SC! Share this with all your friends in the area!
UpstateSCMomsLikeMe.com http://upstatesc.momslikeme.com/members/JournalActions.aspx?g=445084&m=10553698&grpcat=Site+Announcements
EdgyMama.com http://www.edgymama.com/2010/03/free-tickets-to-new-musical-spring-awakening.html
What Would You Do? DALLAS
WHAT WOULD YOU DO DALLAS?
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.
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.
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.