The production number, "My Junk," went through a
number of changes during the rehearsal period. It started to become a running
joke between Chris McCoy (the choreographer), the cast and me during technical
rehearsals (which is when we did most of the changes). We explored over five
different versions that the cast had to re-rehearse a few days before we
opened. Some of the changes were large, some were small, but in the end we
found an exciting way to stage and choreograph "My Junk" so it would
have the greatest visual impact and a crystal clear narrative.
This kind of change happened often during the rehearsal
process of Spring Awakening as it was important to me that the actors and
creative team felt that the process was living. I believe that's what makes
this production of Spring Awakening so visceral and alert. Because the creative
team and I were constantly exploring and being inspired by the moment, this
fearless group of actors jumped into that process and were always open to the
changes. Those changes made for stronger moments and awakenings which the
audience can now experience.
Stafford Arima
Director/UC Davis Granada Artist-in-Residence
www.staffordarima.com
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