February/March 2014
Performances:
February 21, 22, 28, March 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15
Fridays/Saturdays @ 8:15pm, Sundays @ 3:00pm
Book and Lyrics by Steven Sater
Music by Duncan Sheik
Directed by Emily Zickler
Music Direction by Valerie A. Higgs
Produced by Kevin Garrett
Press/Reviews
- Preview on The Gazette
- DCMetroTheaterArts: New Whisperings (Part 1)
- DCMetroTheaterArts: New Whisperings (Part 2)
- DCMetroTheaterArts: New Whisperings (Part 3)
- DCMetroTheaterArts: New Whisperings (Part 4)
- DCMetroTheaterArts: New Whisperings (Part 5)
- DCMetroTheaterArts: New Whisperings (Part 6)
- DCMetroTheaterArts Review
- MD Theatre Guide Review
- ShowBizRadio Review
Synopsis
A rock musical with music by Duncan Sheik and a book and lyrics by Steven Sater. It is based on the controversial German play Spring Awakening (1891) by Frank Wedekind which was banned in Germany for some time due to its frank portrayal of abortion, homosexuality, rape, child abuse and suicide. Set in late-19th century Germany, the musical tells the story of teenagers discovering the inner and outer tumult of sexuality. In the musical, alternative rock is employed as part of the folk-infused rock score.
Cast
 | Catherine Callahan as Martha | Riley Lopez as Ernst |  |
 | Emily Dey as Wendla | Harrison Smith as Moritz |  |
 | Joanna Frezzo as Ilse | David Tuttle as Hanschen |  |
 | Chris Gillespie as the Adult Men | Mike Van Maele as Georg |  |
 | Elizabeth Gillespie as Anna | Marni Ratner Whelan as the Adult Women |  |
 | Ryan Alan Jones as Melchior | Ashley Zielinski as Thea |  |
 | Bobby Libby as Otto |
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