The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) will present Spring Awakening, a celebration of youth, rebellion, and rock ‘n roll at the Academy Studio Theatre from 25 to 30 this month. Adapted from the German play of the same title by Frank Wedekind, the musical Spring Awakening has won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical. It tells the story of adolescent teenagers, discovering and exploring their sexuality — a taboo subject in late 19th century German society. With the constraints of the education system and parental pressure guiding them into the uncertainty of adulthood, will their inner tumult be calmed or their life be led to a dead end?
Co-directed by Li Wing-hong and Chan Suk-yi, Lecturer (Voice Studies) and Senior Lecturer & Discipline Leader in Acting respectively, with cast from the School of Drama of the Academy, this production is in collaboration with the School of Theatre and Entertainment Arts of the Academy, with the School’s students and faculty in charge of the design and production of the set, costume, lighting, sound and props, bringing together the talents from both Schools.
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Spring Awakening Musical in Cantonese This production contains foul language and adult elements, suitable for audience aged 16 or above |
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Book & Lyrics by: Steven Sater Music by: Duncan Sheik Based on the play by: Frank Wedekind Directors: Li Wing-hong, Chan Suk-yi Music Director: Amuer M Calderon Spoken Text Translation: Li Wing-hong Cantonese Lyrics: Hui Chun-pong Choreographer / Movement Coach: Billy Sy Set Designer: Iris Lai Lok-yee Costume Designer: Hui On-yee Lighting Designer: Katie Leung Sound Designer: Sharon Tsang Production Manager: Yiu Wing-sum Cast: Cheng Ho-lun, Cheung Hoi-ki, Ip Sing-yau, Kelvin Keung, So Cho-yan, Yuen Hon-cheung, Chan Hing-to, Law Ching-sum, Ma Yat-ha, She Lok-in, Tang Pak-chung, Tung Long-sang, Wong Kit-yi |
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Date: 25 - 30.3.2019 | 7:45pm 30.3.2019 | 2:45pm |
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Venue: Studio Theatre, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts |
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Ticket Price: $50-$95 |
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About The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (www.hkapa.edu)
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA), established by Government Ordinance in 1984, is a leading tertiary institution in performing arts in Asia. It provides professional undergraduate education and practice-based postgraduate studies. The study encompasses Chinese Opera, Dance, Drama, Film and Television, Music, and Theatre and Entertainment Arts. Its educational philosophy reflects the cultural diversity of Hong Kong with emphasis on Chinese and western traditions, and interdisciplinary learning.