Auditions for Spring Awakening at Fourth Wall Theatre Company
Schedule
Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 03 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
5051 47th Ave, Sacramento, CA, United States, California 95824 | Sacramento, CA
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The Fourth Wall Theatre Company presents auditions for....SPRING AWAKENING
Directed by Shane Robert
Music Directed by Kaitlyn McRhodes
Choreographed by Kareem Jenkins
Produced by The Fourth Wall Theatre Company at
DDSO-Parkway Community Theatre
5051 47th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95824
REGISTRATION:
To register please email director Shane Robert ([email protected]) with date you would like to audition, a headshot, and your resume. Registration will close Saturday, August 1.
An audition form will be emailed to you. This must be printed and brought to auditions by you in addition to a headshot and resumes.
CASTING RESTRICTIONS:
Those 18+ will only be considered for casting. You must be age 18 by night of callbacks.
**At this time we are not accepting virtual submissions.
WHAT TO PREPARE:
Coming soon…
Q: How many slots per audition?
A: Only 35 actors will be seen each night
Q: What if I can’t make a show, but want to perform?
A: Part of Shane’s goal in community theater is giving everyone the chance no matter the situation. The Director is more than happy to look for understudies if needed.
Q: What about costumes?
A: Actors may have to provide/purchase their own costume pieces
PERFORMANCES:
Friday, November 6 @7pm
Saturday, November 7 @7pm
Sunday, November 8 @2pm
Friday, November 13 @7pm
Saturday, November 14 @7pm
Sunday, November 15 @2pm
Friday, November 20 @7pm
Saturday, November 21 @7pm
REHEARSALS:
September 6-October 29, 2026
Sunday-Thursday, 7pm-10pm
TECH WEEK: November 1-5, 2026
SHOW SYNOPSIS (As described by MTI):
The winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater through what Entertainment Weekly called, “the most gorgeous Broadway score this decade,” Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable. The landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock and roll that is exhilarating audiences across the nation like no other musical in years.
It is Germany, 1891, a world where the grown-ups hold all the cards. The beautiful young Wendla explores the mysteries of her body and wonders aloud where babies come from… until Mama tells her to shut it and put on a proper dress. Elsewhere, the brilliant and fearless young Melchior interrupts a mind-numbing Latin drill to defend his buddy, Moritz – a boy so traumatized by puberty that he can’t concentrate on anything… not that the Headmaster cares. He strikes them both and tells them to turn in their lesson. One afternoon, in a private place in the woods, Melchior and Wendla meet by accident and soon find within themselves a desire unlike anything they’ve ever felt. As they fumble their way into one another’s arms, Moritz flounders and soon fails out of school. When even his one adult friend, Melchior’s mother, ignores his plea for help, he is left so distraught that he can’t hear the promise of life offered by his outcast friend, Ilse. Naturally, the Headmasters waste no time in pinning the “crime” of Moritz’s suicide on Melchior to expel him. And soon, Mama learns that her little Wendla is pregnant. Now the young lovers must struggle against all odds to build a world together for their child.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
(Age ranges are approximate and describe the age an actor should APPEAR to be.) Actors of all races, ethnicities, sizes, abilities, and genders are highly encouraged to audition.
CAST SIZE: 11-20
WENDLA
Innocent. With every passing day, she grows more curious about the world around her and her changing body. Both vulnerable and a willing participant in her evolution. Explores her newly-found sexuality with Melchior.
Gender: Female
Age: 15 to 20
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: E3
MELCHIOR
A smart, headstrong boy who refuses to bow down to society's rules. An atheist and radical student. Struggles with his intense feelings for Wendla and his awakening sexual urges.
Gender: Male
Age: 15 to 20
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: G2
MARTHA
A schoolgirl who faces constant physical abuse from her father. She harbors a secret crush towards Moritz.
Gender: Female
Age: 15 to 20
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: E3
MORITZ
Melchior's best friend, a troubled student. He desperately tries to please his father, but always seems to disappoint him. His haunting sexual dreams and academic failures eventually drive him to suicidal thoughts.
Gender: Male
Age: 15 to 20
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: C3
THEA
Wendla's best friend. A schoolgirl who tries to stay innocent and pure.
Gender: Female
Age: 15 to 20
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: E3
HANSCHE
A rather narcissistic schoolmate of Melchior's. He is comfortable with his own sexuality and uses his looks and intelligence to captivate Ernst. Optional Doubling as RUPERT.
Gender: Male
Age: 15 to 20
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: Ab2
ANNA
A German schoolgirl and Martha's best friend. Optimistic and a bit naive, she has a difficult time understanding Martha's trials.
Gender: Female
Age: 15 to 20
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: E3
ERNST
A schoolmate of Melchior's. Naive and easily manipulated, which allows him to fall in love with Hanschen. Optional Doubling as REINHOLD.
Gender: Male
Age: 15 to 20
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2
ILSE
Martha's sister, who was also abused and has run away from home to live in an artists' colony. She reaches out to her old friend Moritz in the last moments of his life.
Gender: Female
Age: 15 to 20
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: E3
GEORG
A clumsy schoolmate of Melchoir's. He is overcome with his feelings for his piano teacher. Optional Doubling as DIETER.
Gender: Male
Age: 15 to 20
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: Ab2
OTTO
A classmate of Melchior's. He struggles with feelings he considers inappropriate. Optional Doubling as ULBRECHT.
Gender: Male
Age: 15 to 20
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: Ab2
ADULT WOMAN
Plays a variety of rigid adult roles. Characters include: FRAU BERGMAN, Wendla's mother; FRAULEIN KNUPPELDICK; FRAULEIN GROSSEBUSTENHALTER; FRAU GABOR, Melchior's mother; and FRAU BESSELL, Martha's mother.
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D3
ADULT MAN
Plays a variety of rigid adult roles. Characters include: HERR SONNENSTITCH, the boys' teacher; HEADMASTER KNOCHENBRUCH; HERR NEUMANN, Ilse's father; HERR RILOW, Hanschen's father; HERR STEIFEL, Moritz's father; FATHER KAULBACH; DOCTOR VON BRAUSEPULVER; HERR GABOR, Melchior's father; and SCHMIDT.
Gender: Male
Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: D3
If you have any questions, please contact the director Shane Robert at [email protected]
Spring Awakening is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.com
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