top of page

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.

INSIDE THE PRODUCTION

Early rehearsal pic with cast members and director.

Young cast glamour shot.

Set was a *playground*.

With some of the enthusiastic, cherished teenaged audience members on opening night.

Backstage shenanigans.

Moritz, Wendla, and Melchior post-performance.

A group most beloved.

PRODUCTION PHOTOS

Girls in frocks with handheld microphones. It's pretty priceless.jpg

Edited Image 2016-02-27 00-58-13

Edited Image 2016-02-27 01-00-02

SPRING AWAKENING - Wendla_Riverside Repertory Theater_2016_Photo cred._ Michael J.jpg

FullSizeRender (12).jpg

Are you one of the #GuiltyOnes who hasn't seen Riverside Rep's SPRING AWAKENING yet_ No shame - there's still one more weekend, beginning to

bottom of page