Photo by Aaron Sutten BOOK AND LYRICS BY STEVEN SATER MUSIC BY DUNCAN SHEIK BASED ON THE PLAY BY FRANK WEDEKIND DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER Kikau Alvaro^* MUSICAL DIRECTOR Anthony Smith FILM DIRECTOR Dorie Barton* SCENIC DESIGNER COSTUME DESIGNER Chris Raintree Audrey Reed** LIGHTING DESIGNER SOUND DESIGNER 0 Emily Steinmiller** Thomas Vecchione TECHNICAL DIRECTOR FILM EDITOR Shane Barber** Tyler Scheerschmidt CO-PROPS MASTER CO-PROPS MASTER Sarah Cook** Tomya Pryor** TECHNICAL DIRECTOR CO-PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER CO-PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER Preston Spence Crimson Piazza** Gracelyn Shalaski** INTIMACY CONSULTANT PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Jenny Male Bonnie Brady* Carmenita Higginbotham, Dean of the School of the Arts Sharon Ott ^, Chair and Artistic Director, Department of Theatre ** VCUarts Theatre is proud to feature the artistry of our students * Member of Actors’ Equity Association, AGMA, or SAG/AFTRA + Member of United Scenic Artists, 829 ^Member of SDC, the Union of Stage Directors & Choreographers 0 Member of International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees STREAMING IS PRESENTED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI) NEW YORK, NY. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. mtishows.com The photographing, videotaping, or other video or audio recording of this performance is strictly prohibited. VCUarts Theatre is a member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre. Land Acknowledgement We honor the indigenous Powhatan land in Tsenacomoco, also known as Richmond, Virginia, where Virginia Commonwealth University sits. This acknowledgement does not take the place of authentic relation- ships with indigenous communities, but serves as a first step in honoring the land we occupy and as an act of resistance against the erasure of their histories. As you are watching our film, we encourage you to reflect on the land that you are on, who the traditional keepers of the land are, what the treaty relationship is, or if it’s unceded territory. Statement of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice The faculty and staff of the Department of Theatre at VCUarts unequiv- ocally condemn all forms of bigotry, racism, and anti-Blackness. We are determined to support all our students by mindfully creating a culture of both safety and accountability within our department where BIPOC students feel seen and all our students feel valued. We seek to include, reflect, and give agency to the varied experiences of our community being mindful of the historically marginalized AAPI, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and ADA communities. Photo by Aaron Sutten Content Warnings This production contains scenes that some viewers may find disturbing and may not be suitable for younger audiences, including scenes por- traying self-harm and suicide, talk of sexual assault, sexual situations, simulated masturbation, abortion, violence, use of a firearm, and adult language. Viewer discretion is advised. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) This film contains several sequences with imagery and sustained flashing lights that may affect those with photosensitivity. Covid Safety Message All COVID-19 precautions during fittings, rehearsals, and filming were taken during the process. Masks were incorporated into the concept, the number of people allowed on set was limited, and all efforts were taken to maintain social distancing while on and off stage. All props and set pieces were cleaned frequently, and the theatre was aired out on a regular basis. Participants were regularly tested throughout the process and answered a series of questions daily by Covid safety offi- cers in coordination with the daily checks by VCU with guidance from Photo by Aaron Sutten Photo by Aaron Sutten MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT ONE MAMA WHO BORE ME ............................................Wendla MAMA WHO BORE ME (REPRISE) ......................................Girls ALL THAT’S KNOWN ............................................Melchior THE BITCH OF LIVING ..................................Moritz with Boys MY JUNK .....................................................Girls and Boys TOUCH ME..................................................Boys and Girls THE WORD OF YOUR BODY ........................Wendla, Melchior THE DARK I KNOW WELL ...........................Martha, Ilse with Boys AND THEN THERE WERE NONE . Moritz with Boys THE MIRROR BLUE NIGHT ..........................Melchior with Boys I BELIEVE ...................................................Boys and Girls ACT TWO THE GUILTY ONES . Wendla, Melchior with Boys and Girls DON’T DO SADNESS ................................................Moritz BLUE WIND ..............................................................Ilse LEFT BEHIND .....................................................Melchior TOTALLY FUCKED........................Melchior with Full Company THE WORD OF YOUR BODY (REPRISE). Hanschen, Ernst with Boys and Girls WHISPERING.............................................Wendla THOSE YOU’VE KNOWN....................Moritz, Wendla, Melchior THE SONG OF PURPLE SUMMER ........................Full Company THE CAST (in order of speaking) WENDLA ..........................Kylee Márquez Downie THE ADULT WOMEN .......................Erica Hughes MARTHA .......................................Asjah Janece ILSE ............................................Mariah Batten ANNA ............................................ Zoë Dean THEA .........................................Khadijah Franks THE ADULT MEN...............................Scott Dittman OTTO .............................................Hank Ware HANSCHEN .................................Drewe Goldstein ERNST ...............................................Seth Lyons GEORG ........................................Elijah Williams MORITZ ...........................................Isaac Baron MELCHIOR ......................................Mitchell Ashe MELITTA .........................................Jet Jameson MARIANNA .....................................Hanna Clinton THE BAND CONDUCTOR / KEYBOARDS ..............................Anthony Smith GUITARS .......................................................Forrest Link BASS ..........................................................Derrick Englert DRUMS ...................................................Justin Alexander VIOLIN ........................................................Kristin Presley VIOLA ..............................................................Kim Ryan CELLO ..........................................................Ned Haskins THE CAST MITCHELL ASHE (Melchior) is a Senior at VCU and will graduate this spring with a BFA in Theatre with a concentration in performance. His last project was The People Who Called, an audio play directed by fellow cast member, Drewe Goldstein (@peoplewhocalled). Recent credits include Forever Plaid at the Hanover Tavern (RTCC Nomination: Best Ensemble); Cinderella (VA Rep), Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (VA Rep); Brightstar (Swift Creek Mill); Little Shop of Horrors (VCU), Into The Woods (VCU); and Heath- ers: The Musical (Firehouse/TheatreLAB) He enjoys drinking coffee and falling off his skateboard but not at the same time. From himself to his class “I’m so thankful to have grown alongside such amazing humans, let us always solidify our bonds against a system that wants to destroy them. I love yall.” He would like to thank his family and dogs for all their love. And Biscuit, if you’re reading this, get out of the trash can. Follow him on instagram: @mitchellofthe_a ISAAC BARON (Moritz) is set atingle to be in this production of Spring Awakening! He is in his final year of what has seemed like an eternity of learning and being a student. Isaac was recently the Audio Designer for the full audio play The Reason You Left Me… And The People Who Called While You Were Gone directed by Drewe Goldstein, and last seen acting in the World Premiere of the psychological thriller Jouska written by VCU Alum Jahred King. He would like to thank the cast, crew and everyone else involved in this show! You can follow him on any social media @granddadsac MARIAH BATTEN (Ilse) is a senior graduating with a BFA in Theatre with a concentration in performance and a minor in dance and choreography. Past VCU mainstage roles include Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), The Three Musketeers (Queen Anne), Something Wonder- ful (Vocalist), and Into the Woods (Lucinda). Mariah is a Michael Chekhov teaching certification candidate. She is involved with SPARC—she assisted in their 2019 Live Art show and worked on their production of Little Shop of Horrors. Vocal credits include singing at the Tin Pan with Marquee Five and Dan Pardo and backup vocals for artists such as Sara Bareilles, Jason Maraz, Josh Groban, Rayvon Owen, MILCK, and Hanson. Mariah is a vocalist, choreographer, and treasurer of VCU’s premier a cappella group, The Ramifications. They competed at the ICC A Cappella quarterfinal where Mariah was awarded best choreography and the group advanced to semifinals. You can listen to their music on Apple Music and Spotify. HANNA CLINTON (Marianna) is so excited to make her VCU mainstage debut in such a meaningful piece. Most recently she musically directed and choreographed High School Musical Jr. (HHS) and has spent the last two summers as the Performing Arts Specialist at Camp Hilbert. Her favorite roles include New Wave Girl in Heathers (Firehouse Theatre), Eponine in Les Miserables (Second Stage), and Olive in The 25th