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SPRING AWAKENING
Based on the play by Frank Wedekind
Produced on Broadway by, IRA PITTELMAN, TOM HULCE, JEFFREY RICHARDS, JERRY FRANKEL, ATLANTIC THEATER COMPANY, Jeffrey Sine, Freddy DeMann, Max Cooper, Mort Swinsky/Cindy and Jay Gutterman/Joe McGinnis/Judith Ann Abrams, ZenDog Productions/CarJac Productions, Aron Bergson Productions/Jennifer Manocherian/Ted Snowdon, Harold Thau/Terry E. Schnuck/Cold Spring Productions, Amanda Dubois/Elizabeth Eynon Wetherell, Jennifer Maloney/Tamara Tunie/Joe Cilibrasi.
The world premiere of “SPRING AWAKENING” was produced by the Atlantic Theater Company by special arrangement with Tom Hulce & Ira Pittelman.
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The videotaping or other video or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.
Spring Awakening Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
Spring Awakening Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
Director's Notes
Spring Awakening is an electrifying journey through the trials and challenges of adolescence, with music by Duncan Sheik. Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical. This story explores the mystery of attraction, desire, sex, insecurity, the highs and lows of navigating/understanding the pressures of young adult life.
Although Spring Awakening may take place in 18th-century Germany, its subject matter is more relevant than ever. We live in a time where people are actively being attacked and are actively having rights restricted because of who they are. Women’s autonomy and access to healthcare are being taken away. Abusers of sexual assault are often not held accountable and queer communities are being unjustly slandered. Spring Awakening is a show that is meant to challenge you. Sometimes, to make the world better, we must take a hard look at the darkest parts of it.
This show means a lot to me and I hope it will find those caverns in your brain that expose you to thoughts of being a parent, a child, a someone who has experienced similar trauma, ecstasy or simply as an onlooker into uncomfortable moments that occur throughout our lives. We have all been someone’s child at one point in time. Some of us have children now. The dichotomy between parent and child is significant and as a parent myself, this show helps me remember how important truth, communication and empathy are. I have benefited from working on this show because it makes me mindful of the relationship and inherent power balance between adults and children. If I can “turn the dial down” on my ego and spend more time being honest and caring and curious with my children, then the trauma depicted in this show could possibly be mitigated.
This show represents a group of passionate people willing to take a risk, work hard and pursue the challenge of doing something new. Be curious with us! Be curious and without fear. Be present and enjoy our experiment. We love that you are here and truly hope that you will leave with something that resonates for some time. If you are impacted by the show (in a positive or negative or any other way) please email me to discuss artisticdirector@snapproductions.com. As artists, we look forward always and challenge ourselves daily, to see life and experience the best and the worst it has to offer.
Yours,
Joey Hartshorn
Sensory Warning:
There will be moments of darkness and moments of intense bright light. There are some flashes/strobes of lights. During Act 2, a gunshot will be heard.
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Song List
ACT I
Mama Who Bore Me
Mama Who Bore Me (Reprise)
All That's Known
The B**** of Living
My Junk
Touch Me
The Word Of Your Body
The Dark I Know Well
And Then There Were None
The Mirror-Blue Night
I Believe
ACT II
The Guilty Ones
Don't Do Sadness/Blue Wind
Left Behind
Totally F*****
The Word Of Your Body (Reprise)
Whispering
Those You've Known
The Song Of Purple Summer
Meet the Company
Jaime Orton
Wendla
Jaime Orton (Wendla) is excited to make her SNAP! debut! A choreographer and performer based in Lincoln, NE, Jaime recently earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from Nebraska Wesleyan University. Originally from Blair, NE she now travels nationwide choreographing musicals and show choir. Most recently, Jaime served as the Assistant Choreographer for the 2025 Illinois All-State Musical “The Prom”, working with students from across the state for six months to perform at Illinois High School Theatre Festival. Other choreography credits include Sweeney Todd (YALA Theatre), The Hello Girls (NWU), and Legally Blonde (Act Out Theatre Company). Onstage, Jaime has had the privilege of performing in a wide range of productions. Favorite roles include Leading Player in “Pippin”, Minnie Fay in “Hello, Dolly!”, Ensemble in “Holiday Inn”, and Marcy Park/Choreographer in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at NWU. In addition to her performance and choreography work, Jaime is an active Teaching Artist, partnering with Omaha Community Playhouse and BLIXT Arts Lab to lead theatre camps for students in grades K–12. Her goal as an educator is to create welcoming, encouraging spaces where every student feels valued and empowered to take creative risks. Beyond the classroom and stage, Jaime works as a freelance photographer and videographer for theatre, concerts, weddings, and live events—bringing a performer’s eye to capturing dynamic moments. Jaime is grateful to her family, friends, mentors, and collaborators who have supported her journey and is thrilled to share the stage tonight with the incredible SNAP! team.
Jaden Nguyen
Melchior
Jaden Nguyen (Melchior) Is so excited to return to Snap! Productions for their production of Spring Awakening. He was last seen on stage as Noel Gruber in Ride the Cyclone at Snap! Productions, other credits include Ensemble in Waitress at the Omaha Community Playhouse and Cinderella’s Prince in Into the Woods at Burke High school. When not rebelling against 19th-century authority figures he can usually be found rock climbing or at his desk as a stock broker. Humongous thanks to my friends, family and mentors for their unwavering support through all this chaos! Follow his adventures on Instagram @Jadenjtru!
Beth Hoyt
Martha
Beth Hoyt (Martha) is ecstatic to be back on stage with Snap! Most recently she had the honor of playing Constance in Snap! Production’s summer musical Ride the Cyclone. Other favorite roles of hers have included Effie in Ernest in Love (UNO Theatre), Ensemble in Mamma Mia! (SWNCTA), and Gabriela in High School Musical on Stage! (MCC Theatre and McCook High School Theatre). When not on the stage Beth can usually be found spending time with her loved ones, stargazing, or gabbing about books at the Swanson library where she works as a library specialist. She would like to thank her wonderful friends, family, and coworkers for their endless love and support, always.
Peyton Casey
Moritz
Peyton (Moritz) is ecstatic to be back for his second show at SNAP! The last time he was on stage was in Ride the Cyclone as Ricky. Some of his other favorite roles he’s played include The Baker (Into the Woods),Robert (The Drowsy Chaperone), Don Price (Big Fish), and the Father (Eurydice). When he’s not performing Peyton works for a glass company and in his free time can usually be found playing Pokémon. He is beyond thankful to his Family and Audrey for their constant love, support, and encouragement and hopes everyone enjoys the show!
Ivy Farrell
Thea
Ivy Farrell (Thea) is so happy to be back at SNAP! Productions for Spring Awakening! She is currently getting her Associates degree in General Studies at IWCC. She most recently has been seen in Ride the Cyclone at SNAP! Productions, starring in the Ensemble. Other notable roles include Ralphie Parker in A Christmas Story The Musical at Chanticleer Community Theater and The Girl in Freakshow at SNAP! Productions. When not acting, she enjoys covering songs and writing her own music. Ivy would like to thank her family and friends for their unending support in all of her theatre adventures! She sincerely wishes that everyone has a great time and enjoys the show!
Carson Doss
Hanschen
Carson Doss (Händschen) is currently in his final year of study at UNL. He is pursuing a BA in Vocal Music Performance and a BA in Theatre Arts. Hailing from the state of Iowa, he got his start in theater in summer camps when he was 8 years old. Most recently, Carson played Mischa in Ride the Cyclone here at Snap! Productions. In 2022, he won Outstanding Performance in a Principal Role at the Iowa High School Musical Theatre awards for his performance as Monty Navarro in A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. Other notable roles for Carson was his portrayal of Mr. McQueen in Urinetown (Nebraska Repertory Theater), and Augustus Gloop in Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka which also earned him a nomination for a local community theater award. Carson is ecstatic to be able to join the Snap! Productions family once again to bring you all this beautiful show.
Caitlyn Pierce
Anna
Caitlyn Pierce (Anna) is thrilled to be making her SNAP! debut in Spring Awakening! A lifelong performer, she trained at Omaha Academy of Ballet, studying ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and contemporary dance styles. She has appeared in numerous productions throughout high school and community theatre, with favorite credits including the Pirate King in Pirates of Penzance (Roncalli Catholic), Beth in Little Women (Roncalli Catholic), and most recently as one of the Three Blind Mice in Shrek the Musical (Elkhorn Community Theatre). Currently pursuing a double major in Business (Marketing and Entrepreneurship) and Musical Theater at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, she is passionate about blending creativity with business. Offstage, she works as a baker and cake decorator at Farmhouse Café, with dreams of one day opening her own restaurant. She is grateful to her family and friends for encouraging her career in acting, and to the SNAP! team for their constant support and is honored to bring this powerful story to life alongside such a talented cast. This performance is dedicated to the close friends and family that pushed her to keep growing and learning as a performer.
Aaron Ellis
Ernst
Aaron Ellis (Ernst) is excited to return to the stage in the SNAP! production of Spring Awakening after more than a decade away from this theater. Most recently, he appeared at The Rose Theater in Dragons Love Tacos the Musical (Robbie) and Milo Imagines the World (Milo). Aaron’s previous credits include Anastasia at The Lincoln Community Playhouse (Count Ipolitov), Becoming Martin at The Coterie Theatre in KCMO (Martin), and Toni Stone at The Unicorn Theatre in KCMO (Spec). In addition to performing, Aaron toured as a stage manager with Bravo! National Dance and Talent Competition, and has worked as a teaching artist with The Rose Theatre, Omaha Performing Arts, Omaha Community Playhouse, and R.E.S.P.E.C.T., sharing his love of creativity and imagination with young artists. He sends endless thanks to his partner Dalton and their three fur babies—Brooks, Bina-Braxton, and Birdee-Bee for cheering him on every step of the way.
Carly Frolio
Ilse
Carly (Ilse Newman) is thrilled to be returning to SNAP! for their production of her favorite musical, Spring Awakening! She was last seen this summer as Sherrie Christian in "Rock of Ages" with Ralston Community Theatre. Previous roles include Heather Chandler in "Heathers" (OEAA Nominee), Whatsername in "American Idiot", both with SNAP! as well as Janet Weiss in "The Rocky Horror Show" (TADA Productions). She is also a frequent featured singer with Omaha Broadway Bar. When Carly isn’t on stage, you will often find her behind the camera or drawing on her iPad - something she’s turned into her own little freelance business. Visit bycarlyfrolio.com to see her portfolio or for hiring inquiries. You can shop her designs at Shop Five Nine in Benson and at both of Made in Omaha’s locations. Carly would like to thank her family, friends, and of course her wonderful husband for their constant love and support through all of her creative endeavors, and she would be remised not to mention she wouldn’t be here without her internet bestie turned lifelong friend, Taylor Kellar, who was the first person Carly met that loved Spring Awakening as much as she did. The Wendla to her Ilse forever. This one’s for you.
Nick Knipe
Georg
Nick (Georg) is excited to be back for his 5th show with SNAP! This year you may have seen him in Chanticleer’s She Kills Monsters as Chuck Biggs, Omaha Community Playhouse’s Escape to Margaritaville as Goon #2/MC Sloppy Joe and Ralston Community Theater’s Rock Of Ages as Drew Boley. Nick would like to dedicate this performance to all the young people who never got to have their coming of age stories due to senseless violence and their lives being taken too soon.
Fred Vogel
Otto
Fred Vogel (Otto) is excited to be making his SNAP! debut! He was last seen as Lonny Barnett in "Rock of Ages" at Ralston Community Theatre. Previous credits include George Bailey in "It's a Wonderful Life" and The Monster in "Young Frankenstein" at Bellevue Little Theatre, as well as "Beauty and the Beast" at The Rose and "King Lear" at BLUEBARN. He has also been the drama teacher at Beveridge Magnet Middle School for the last four years, directing such productions as "Show and Tell", "Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr." (NTA Outstanding Ensemble), "Check Please", "Matilda, Jr.", and "The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon". He is currently directing his tenth production at BMMS, "Bad Auditions by Bad Actors", which will run December 12 & 13 (Tickets at bevmagnet.booktix.com). When he isn't doing anything theatre-related, he can be found cooking, spending time with his people, playing guitar, cuddling up to his two cats (Momo & Virgil), reading, or watching movies. Fred would like to thank his friends and family for their support, love, and patience ever since he first fell in love with theatre at 14, and thank you for coming to see this beautiful production.
Joey Hartshorn
Director/Music Director/Properties/Costumer
Joey has tackled many directing opportunities at various venues. Music Man, Beauty & the Beast at Sioux City Community Theatre earned several ICTA (Iowa Community Theatre Association) Awards: Director, Costumes, Music Direction, Music Ensemble, Choreography and Best Scene Transitions. The following are shows that also earned ICTA Nominations: Green Day's American Idiot, Heathers, Dog Fight, Spring Awakening, A Night With Shel Silverstein, Jekyll and Hyde.
Joey directed 2 on the Aisle 3 in a Van, Footloose and 9 to 5 at Bellevue Little Theatre, Cemetery Club at Chanticleer Theatre and multiple shows at SNAP! Productions.
Since moving from Sioux City to Omaha in 2020, Joey's acting productions in the Omaha area include, Omaha Community Playhouse: Bridges of Madison County (Barbara Ford Award) (OEAA Nomination) Ragtime (OEAA Nomination), Once (OEAA Nomination), On an Anxious Night in November 2020 (Alternative Programming), Blue Barn's: Heroes of the Fourth Turning The Rose: Ella Enchanted (OEAA Best Musical), Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed, The Sound of Music. Fringe Festival: Run for Cover, All for One Theatre: Cinderella. Other credits: properties manager for SNAP! production of The Last Supper and costumed Omaha Performing Arts production of Omaha's Forgotten Century. She has costumed, been the property manager and set dresser for numerous shows.
Other theatrical appearances include: Lamb Theatre, Shot in the Dark/Evelyn Larson Theatre and Sioux City Community Theatre. Joey is currently the artistic director at SNAP! Production and is on the SNAP! Board, (TAG) Board, alto Roster-Resonance. Participated in the 2021-2022 Directing Fellowship at OCP. Holds a BA in Music/Vocal Performance Theatre. Currently works at EMS, is a teaching artist at SNJ Studios, and teaches various summer camps. Enjoy the show.
Dale Hartshorn
Set Design/Construction
Dale has been on stage in over 40 productions, primarily in Sioux City Iowa. He assisted with set construction in most of those shows. The productions ranged from the small stage at Shot In The Dark, a store front theatre, to the large stage of The Sioux City Community Theatre.
While he assisted in set construction in many shows, he was in charge of set design and construction for the following: The Good Body, An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein, The Irish Curse, Next to Normal, Emotional Creatures, Spring Awakening, Sweeney Todd, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Dogfight, The Red Velvet Cake War, Freud’s Last Session, American Idiot, The Addams Family Musical, Jekyll and Hyde the Musical, Closetland, Heathers the Musical, Carrie the Musical, Urinetown, all at Shot In The Dark Production; The Music Man, Beauty and the Beast, The Producers at The Sioux City Community Theatre; 2 On the Aisle Three in a Van and Footloose at Bellevue Little Theatre and American Idiot, These Two Are Definitely Getting Murdered, Boy, Five Lesbians Eating a Quiche, Heathers, and American Psycho at Snap! Productions.
A full list of Dale’s work both onstage and behind the scenes can be found athttp://www.theatres.theatresc.org/Dale%20Hartshorn.html
Kimberly Faith Hickman
Intimacy Coordinator
Kimberly Faith Hickman is a producer, director, and educator whose credits include Broadway, Off-Broadway, national tours, and regional theatres across the country. Her passion for audience experiences and youth advocacy has driven her work for over twenty years. On Broadway, Kimberly worked on productions that earned 19 Tony Award nominations combined. Her Off-Broadway and regional credits include Manhattan Theatre Club, Roundabout Theatre Company, Atlantic Theatre Company, Women’s Project, Epic Theatre Ensemble, Center Theatre Group, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Know Theatre of Cincinnati, Springer Opera House, Playhouse on the Square, Omaha Community Playhouse, Rave On Productions, SNAP Productions, KANEKO and more! Kimberly is a member of Lincoln Center Directors Lab and Directors Lab West, as well as a recipient of three directing fellowships from Manhattan Theatre Club, the Alec Baldwin Directing Fellowship, and two SDC Observerships. While in NYC, she was also an Artistic Associate with terraNOVA Collective and co-founded The Bechdel Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to telling stories that pass the Bechdel test. In 2016, Kimberly moved to Omaha, NE, where she led artistic and educational programming as Artistic Director of Omaha Playhouse and later served as Artistic & Education Director of Rave On Productions. In 2024, Kimberly created Your Empowerment Studio, LLC (YES!), which empowers students by strengthening their talents and bolstering their value. You can learn more about Kimberly by visiting www.kimberlyfaithhickman.com and www.yourempowermentstudio.com.
Sam Neff
Lighting Design/Lighting Operator
Leviathan Noxvul
Sound Design/ Sound Operator
Olivia Cano
Choreographer
Nick Anderson
Microphone Operator
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