Spring Awakening presented by Blank Theatre Company at Reginald Vaughn Theater

Windy City Times - Highly Recommended

"...Based on a 1981 German play by Frank Wedekind, Blank Theatre Company's inaugural production of composer Duncan Sheik and bookwriter/lyricist Steven Sater's Spring Awakening is a bare-bones experience, packed neatly, but bursting out of their tiny storefront. Director Danny Kapinos, musical director Tyler Miles and choreographer Britta Lynn Schlicht have picked the ideal musical to condense for ultimate potency."

Chicago Theatre Review - Highly Recommended

"...It is hard to believe that this was the first production of Blank Theatre Company; not one aspect of the performance was lacking, whereas many productions from more established companies can evoke a sense of “well, if this one thing…” and “well, if they had more money…” “Spring Awakening” with this company was neither a waxing or waning moon; it was a well-rounded full moon which will hopefully grace the skies of Chicago for seasons to come."

Chicagoland Musical Theatre - Somewhat Recommended

"...Unfortunately, as with the choreography, the direction begins to blur and flatten whenever there are more than three bodies onstage. The pace of the show quickens to a manic pace in group dialogue scenes, blurring dialogue as lines are said over one another, leaving no time for the audience to digest the information they are given."

Third Coast Review - Recommended

"...Frank Wedekind’s 1891 play, here translated into a contemporary rock musical, concerns the intellectual and sexual blossoming of a group of German high schoolers who are pained to find the world is much bigger and far more tragic than their parents or schoolteachers have let on. This inaugural production from Blank Theatre Company is a lively affair that captures the youthful and angsty essence of the source material, and serves as a showcase for Duncan Sheik’s excellent and moody alt-rock-inspired score."

Picture This Post - Recommended

"...Blank Theatre’s production of SPRING AWAKENING is a good fit for anyone who loves the musical and wants to experience it in an intimate setting. It’s also a good pick for those who like contemporary and rock musicals in general. It might not be the best fit for those who aren’t a fan of teenage moodiness or prefer classical musicals."