Spring Awakening
January 22nd-February 7th, 2016 with Riverside Repertory Theater
Riverside, CA
Played Wendla in this rock musical adaptation of the 1891 coming-of-age tragedy, directed by Matt Neves.
Production photos by Michael J. Elderman.
"Cautious, mechanical repetitions of 'Can I touch you?' compose the strategy one adopts during early rehearsals for an onstage sex scene."
- excerpt from an essay written midway through the show's run called "On Riverside Rep's Spring Awakening and Skin: Why It Isn't (and is) About Boobs." Read it here.
Check out this stunning video tribute to the Spring Awakening rehearsal process on cast member AJ Rafael's YouTube channel.