Orange Curtain Review says Spring Awakening is “an energetic masterpiece”.
“Great Show! OCR Recommended!”
“One of Broadway’s grittiest and most celebrated musicals comes to Orange County in a carefully crafted, talent-driven production”
“an energetic masterpiece filled with a sense of youthful rebellion and playful social satire”
“The music and lyrics strike right at the heart of modern teen spirit. And Chance Theater’s production, directed by Jocelyn A. Brown, finds its footing by focusing on that special quality.”
“Spring Awakening is one of those shows where the music is almost a character in its own right. Chance’s production takes this to heart, with many of the actors doubling as musicians. The band remains fully visible, allowing the music to shine through as it was meant to.”
“Robyn Manion’s music direction creates this harmony between the songs and the performers, and it’s evident with the entire cast.”
“Corydon Melgoza (Melchior) and Kayley Stallings (Wendla) have some of the show’s best vocal performances. Their voices are pure music when they sing together in “The Word of Your Body,” and individually, they both completely shine throughout the show. Melgoza brings a quiet strength to Melchior and is perfectly suited for the role with a unique sense of courageous charm.”
“Stallings delivers a satisfying blend of Wendla’s naivete and her strong sense of will. She sheds layers to her character with every scene, and is simply stunning in songs like “Whispering.””
“each performer comes with a fully present character adding their own unique fold to the story”
“Bradley Kaye’s intimate scenic design is deceptively limiting at first glance, but the use of space proves otherwise. Tight corners and harsh intersecting lines create an intriguing backdrop when combined with Jacqueline Malenke’s lighting design. Heavy and direct washes of light reflect off the dull grayness and allows the space to transform scene by scene.”
Read the latest review of Spring Awakening from Orange Curtain Review HERE.
