Spring Awakening
By Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater
Epic Players at ART/NY Mezzanine Theatre
May 2024
Assistant directed Travis Burbee on a neuro-inclusive and all abilities production of Spring Awakening, a rock musical that explores the mystery of attraction, desire, and sex among a group of 19th century German schoolchildren. The production emphasized the consequences of denying information and agency to those with disabilities, and featured ASL infused choreography, comprehensive support for all actors’ accessibility needs, and high production value. Our inclusive and accessible rehearsal process was profiled by the Hollywood Reporter!
Featuring Rachel Barcellona, Reuben Baron, Josh Cartegna, Mina Cuesta, Samantha Elisofon, Shoshanna Gleich, Laisha Gonzalez, Shafer Gootkind, Henry Houghton, Will Ketter, Sydney Kurland, Samuel Langshteyn, Emy Ramos, Gerard Riley, Chloe Rose Solomon, Rafiq Tate, Katherine Tepan, and Max Tunney
Photos by Zui Gomez @createdby.zu
Additional credits below photo gallery
Director: Travis Burbee
Assistant Director: Gabe Girson
Music Director: Blake Brauer
Choreographer: Miles Butler
Stage Manager: Sydnee Davis
Production Manager: William Morris
Assistant Stage Manager: Carol Hoverman
Assistant Stage Manager: Cassidy Kaye
Director of Artistic Sign Language: Kailyn Aaron-Lozano
Intimacy and Fight Director: Hannah “Rock” Roccisano
Intimacy and Fight Assistant: Scarlet Yousif
Scenic Designer: Matthew Imhoff
Sound Designer: Sean Ramos
Costume Designer: Nicole Zausmer
Assistant Costume Designer: Raul Luna
Wardrobe: Vivienne Fairfax and Cameron Stevens
Props Designer: Madisen Frazier
Light Designer: Cameron Filepas
Executive Artistic Director: Aubrie Therrien
Director of Operations: Talia Eapen
Access Coordinator: Jamie Rose Hays
Mental Health Counselor: Taupa Fogo-Toussaint
ASL Interpreters: Ernie Alugas, Kimberly Hale, Victor Rivera, and Sarah Vieira
Vocal Coach: Alex Reeves