April 24, 2025 - May 11, 2025

In a world where curiosity is stifled and questions are met with silence, a group of teenagers finds themselves thrust into the chaos of adolescence without a guide. Melchior, an intellectual rebel; Wendla, an inquisitive girl; and Moritz, a boy burdened by academic pressures—grapple with their budding desires and the harsh realities of growing up in a society that refuses to provide answers. When it first premiered in 1906, Frank Wedekind's Spring Awakenings ignited scandal and censorship with its daring exploration of sexuality and rebellion that remains relevant today as a timeless exploration of the dawning of youth.

A play by Frank Wedekind. Translated from German by Francis J. Ziegler. Directed and adapted by Lazy Susan Theatre Co. company member Matthew Masino.

SPRING AWAKENINGS

Poster for "Spring Awakenings" by Frank Wedekind, directed by Matthew Masino, presented by Lazy Susan Theatre Co. at Greenhouse Theater Center, with showtimes listed.

Spring Awakenings runs approx. 2 hours with no intermission. Please note, the show contains mature language and themes, nudity, a depiction of sexual assault, and a depiction of suicide. If you have any questions, please email us at lazysusantheatreco@gmail.com.
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CAST & CREATIVE

*- DENOTES A LAZY SUSAN THEATRE CO. COMPANY MEMBER

A smiling person with long dark hair wearing a sleeveless white top, standing against a purple background.
A person smiling, wearing a dark jacket with decorative patterns, against a brown background.

Isabelle Grima
Wendla

Jake Griffith
Melchior

Smiling person with dark hair wearing a black and yellow shirt, against a dark background.
Young man with glasses and a green sweater standing in front of a green background.

Bryce Lederer
Moritz

Pierce Howard*
Hänschen & others

Smiling person wearing a denim shirt
Man wearing glasses and a yellow shirt smiling against a gray background.

Ryan Vu
Ernst & others

Nicholas Ford Kinney
Georg & others

Woman with red hair and freckles wearing a black tank top, looking at the camera.
Young person wearing a teal sweater smiles against a white background.

Phoebe Webstbrooks
Otto & others

Quinn Skelly
Rupert & others

Close-up of a person with blonde hair, wearing hoop earrings and having blue eyes, against a neutral background.
A person with long, curly dark hair wearing a black top, looking directly at the camera, against a light beige background.

Hannah Loessberg*
Thea & others

Grace Trivax
Martha & others

Woman with long brown hair and a burgundy sleeveless top smiling at the camera against a dark background.

Matthew Masino*
Director, Adaptor, & Scenic Designer

Nealie Tinlin*
Asst. Director

Black and white portrait of an older man wearing a suit and tie.
Portrait of a man with glasses and a mustache, wearing a dark suit and tie, looking down.
Person with pink hair and glasses smiling outdoors
Person with brown hair in a pink ruffled shirt standing next to dress forms in a studio setting.
Person with short blond hair wearing a red leather jacket and black top against a blurred background.
Smiling person holding a trumpet against a brown background.
Portrait of a man with short brown hair and a beard wearing a maroon shirt, set against a plain background.
Person smiling behind a sound or lighting control panel in a dimly lit room.

Jon Yawn*
Technical Director & Scenic Designer

Francis J. Ziegler
Translator

Frank Wedekind
Playwright

Elly Burke*
Costume Designer

Amina Gilbert*
Lighting & Sound Designer

Michael Van Bodegom-Smith*
Composer

Kira Nutter
Fight & Intimacy Director

Sarah Schorle*
Stage Manager

Dominic Rincker*
Musical Director

donate

As a new theatre company in Chicago, we rely on your donations to continue creating impactful and unique theatre while providing a home for artists across the city. No matter the amount, your donation is important to us. Lazy Susan Theatre Co. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit; your donation is fully tax-deductible. 100% of donations given on this page will go directly to the Spring Awakenings budget. Explore donation levels and benefits below:

FRIEND OF SUSAN ($10+)
Recognition on the lobby donor board, in the show program, and in the credits of the show recording, and early access to recorded productions

SUSAN’S SUPPORTER ($50+)
All benefits listed above, a personalized thank you card from Lazy Susan artistic directors Hannah and Nealie, a Lazy Susan Theatre Co. magnet with an original design by a company member

STAR LOVERS ($100+)
All benefits listed above, 2 complimentary tickets to a performance of your choice, a poster signed by the cast and director, and a Lazy Susan Theatre Co. tote bag.

THE GOLDEN TURNTABLE CLUB ($500+)
All benefits listed above, a video thank you from the cast, 2 additional complimentary tickets (4 total) to performances of your choice, reserved seating in a premium area, a printed copy of the script, signed by the cast and crew, and a Lazy Susan Theatre Co. shirt.

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