Performed at The Jack Studio Theatre
Wednesday 20th June – Saturday 14th July 2012.
By Frank Wedekind, adapted from Francis J. Ziegler’s translation by John Fricker
“Won’t you visit my dreams for a while?”
OutFox Productions invites you to a new adaptation of Frank Wedekind’s classic, Spring Awakening.
Wendla Bergman just wants to know about it.
Mrs Bergman doesn’t want to discuss it.
Moritz is too nervous to talk about it.
Melchior can explain it, with diagrams.
Innocent eyes will see what you tell them.
A little learning is a dangerous thing.
Spring Awakening was ahead of its time. It questions authority, education and parenting. It subverts accepted views on teenage pregnancy, homosexuality, religion and suicide. It attempts to build new views, new ideas and new norms. Bold undertakings for a play originally written in the 1890s, and just as bold today.
“In thirty years, on an evening like to-day, if we recall this one, perhaps it will seem too beautiful for words.”
SPRING AWAKENING
Cast
The Girls:
Wendla – Ana Luderowski
Thea/Ilse/Doctor von Brausepulver – Ellie Morris
Martha/Ina/Professor Affenschmalz – Evelyn Campbell
The Boys:
Melchior – David Palmstrom
Moritz/Renter Steifel/Rheinhold – Joe Sowerbutts
Hans/Diethelm – Calum Mould
Otto/Professor Zungenschlag/Helmuth – JP Lord
Ernest/Ruprecht/The Masked Man – Oliver Malam
The Grown-Ups:
Frau Bergmann/Professor Fliegentod – Rachel Dobell
Rector Sonnenstich/Herr Gabor – Andrew Wickes
Frau Freida Gabor/Beadle Habebald – Sophie Doherty
Crew
Producer – Kirsty Fox
Director – John Fricker
Stage Manager – Amy Gunn
Set & Costume Designer – Gina Rose Lee
Design Assistant – Laura Ratling
Costume Supervisor – Amy Jeskins
Lighting Designer – Genevieve Peck
Sound Designer – Amy Mae Smith
Movement Director – Simon Jones
**** “It is fantastic to see a young company burst onto the London fringe scene with such a mature and considered production, as well as some terrific design ideas and strong performances.” EVERYTHING THEATRE
**** “the audience couldn’t help but be uplifted” ONE STOP ARTS
**** “The all female design team for Spring Awakenings have created a fantastic look and feel for the play.” FEMALE ARTS
**** “OutFox are a fresh new company to watch out for.” REMOTEGOAT
“The message is clear, the acting was incredible – I cannot wait to see what OutFox does next.” NEWS SHOPPER
“this debut production, with its bold direction and strong performances, is not to be missed.” BARGAIN THEATRE