Overview
High Note: D4
Low Note: G#2/Ab2
Analysis
Ernst is a sweet-natured, naive, and fiercely innocent schoolboy who finds himself completely out of his depth within the high-pressure environment of the classroom. Strongly conditioned by his conservative upbringing, Ernst is a natural follower who deeply fears breaking
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Editor Picks & Commentary
The key to a successful Ernst audition is leaning fully into an authentic, wide-eyed innocence and open-hearted sweetness. Ernst is a gentle, naive schoolboy who is a natural follower, deeply afraid of breaking the rules or disappointing his conservative authority figures. Unlike the other boys who approach their awakening sexuality with intense angst or clinical detachment, Ernst approaches his feelings with a beautiful, vulnerable curiosity. Avoid making him a comedic caricature or playing
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