We saw this show 3-4 weekends ago. Turns out that the origins of this production stem from experimental theater.

The experimental aspect was obvious from the time we sat in our seats and noticed bleachers on stage that audience members were seated in. The live simulated sex on stage was also a clue that we weren’t watching The Sound of Music.

Spring Awakening is a show about the trials that teenagers all face — but it takes its perspective to extremes. Maybe this is an attempt to recreate some of that same angst in the audience.

Although it might be sounding as though I did not enjoy the show, the contrary is true. Music, lighting, and acting all gelled to produce an interesting and entertaining production. The show is definitely not for everyone, but every adult who is brave enough to see it will leave happy that they don’t have to contend with their adolescent years ever again.