UMMTA's Spring Awakening

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 traumatised 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.

This celebration of rebellion provides the perfect opportunity to feature performers of all types, as well as the creative flexibility with the use of costumes, set pieces and lighting. Featuring a pop rock score, this is an ideal show for talented vocalists with strong acting abilities. Join this group of late nineteenth century German students on their passage as they navigate teenage self-discovery and coming of age anxiety in a powerful celebration of youth and rebellion in the daring, remarkable Spring Awakening. - as per MTI.

Book & Lyrics by STEVEN SATER

Music by DUNCAN SHEIK

Based on the play by Frank Wedekind 

Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia)

CONTENT WARNINGS:

Spring Awakening contains course language, mentions of abortion, insinuations of nudity, depictions of suicide, verbal/domestic/sexual abuse and generally graphic, sexual and violent content. Viewer Discretion is Advised.

OPEN CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES:

16th October (evening show)

17th October (matinee show)

ACCESSIBILITY:

Spring Awakening contains strobing, sudden loud noises, and haze.

• This show will have open captions for 2 performances (16th Evening, 17th Matinee) on both sides of the stage for dialogue and lyrics.

• The venue is wheelchair accessible. Specific wheelchair seating is available. If you require this, please email admin@ummta.org

• A hearing loop system is available for the performance.

• Unisex and wheelchair accessible bathrooms are available.

• There will not be a relaxed performance of Spring Awakening.

• Companion card holders are eligible for a free ticket. Please contact us at admin@ummta.org to ensure we can best support your needs and book a carer ticket for you.

Presented by UMMTA, The University of Melbourne Music Theatre Association.