'Spring Awakening' Hosts Open Call in NYC, April 29

Spring Awakening, the rock musical currently playing at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre on Broadway, is conducting an open call in New York City, in search of future cast members. The open call start sat 11AM Sunday, April 29, at the New Dance Group, 305 West 38th Street (at 8th Avenue), 2nd Floor, and is open to both Equity and non-Equity performers.

Press releases state, "Casting professionals are seeking male singers ages 17 – 21 and female singers ages 16 – 21.  Interested performers should bring a recent picture and resume and prepare a short folk/alternative rock song. They are instructed to bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided."

Based on the 1891 Frank Wedekind play of the same name, Spring Awakening features a score by Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Duncan Sheik and book and lyrics by Steven Sater. The show, which follows a group of teenagers as they deal with the trials and tribulations of adolescence, is directed by Michael Mayer and features choreography by Bill T. Jones.

For more information, visit www.springawakening.com or call (212) 719-9393, ex. 373.