William Mutimer, head of the Northampton Community Colleges Theatre Department, has announced the colleges plans for its first production of the 21-22 school year season. The musical Spring Awakening will be presented in person in the college's Lipkin Theatre, opening on Thursday, Oct. 21.
"NCC continues to follow all appropriate governmental guidelines; the auditions, rehearsals and performances are all following the protocols," said Mutimer. Audience members must correctly wear masks in the theatre.
Based on the 1891 German play of the same name by Frank Wedekind, Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable. The winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, it is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock and roll. Due to its themes, this show is recommended for mature audiences.
Directed by Mutimer, the show will be presented on Thursday, Oct. 21 - Saturday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. The creative team includes music director Lucille Demasi Kincaid and choreographer Tina Williams.
The cast includes:
Samantha Prentice: WendlaMary Eitzenberger: MarthaAmelia Illingworth: TheaKait Stein: AnnaKate Morgan: IlseJustin Abarca: MelchiorAugust Gaumer: MortizMaxwell Wetherhold: Hanschen/RupertConnor Sternberg: Ernst/ReinholdJoshua Crowley: Georg/DieterCade Kocher: Otto/UlbrechtTrish Steele: Adult WomenDavid Lippincott: Adult Men
Tickets are on sale at ncctix.org. Those with a valid NCC ID can attend at no charge with a donation of a non-perishable food item for NCC's HOPE Food Pantry for students. Tickets for all others are $5 each. The NCC Theatre Department continues its partnership with Hampton Winds, a student-run fine dining experience located on the Green Pond campus in Alumni Hall. A special Spring Awakening-themed dinner will be offered on Thursday, Oct. 21 and Friday, Oct. 22 for patrons to enjoy before the show. Contact Hampton Winds at610-861-4549 for reservations.
For more information, visit ncctix.org.