Joy and Pain of Adolescence Drive CCM's Provocative Drama 'Spring Awakening' Oct. 29-Nov. 2

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) launches its 2008-09 Mainstage Series with the stirring drama

Spring Awakening

, written by Frank Wedekind. A provocative expression of the adolescent experience,

Spring Awakening

explores the moral complications and angst that exist on the border of childhood and adulthood. Performances take place in Patricia Corbett Theater on the CCM campus Oct. 29 (preview) through Nov. 2.

Spring Awakening

deals with a group of schoolchildren just entering the age of puberty—imaginative beings speculating about the mysteries of life. Through their coming-of-age experiences, the play delves into themes of sexual awakening in direct and powerful ways.

Written in 1891 and considered scandalous in its time, Wedekind’s forward-thinking work conjures issues we face in 21st-century culture, asserting that children—then and now—cannot be sheltered from life’s hardships and dangers. Its timelessly relevant story inspired the musical version that is currently running on Broadway to great critical and public acclaim, winning the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2007.

Please note:

Spring Awakening

is for mature audiences only and contains adult themes and violence.

Ticket and Parking Information

Tickets are $10-28. To order or for additional information, please call 513-556-4183 or visit

www.ccm.uc.edu

. Paid parking is available in the CCM Garage (at the base of Corry Boulevard off Jefferson Avenue) and additional garages throughout the University of Cincinnati campus.

Richard E. Hess, director

Richard E. Hess has been chair of CCM’s drama department for the past 15 years. His recent directing credits include the award winning production of

Anon(ymous)

at CCM and

Don't Make Me Pull This Show Over: Dispatches from the Front Lines of Parenting

, a new musical revue for the 2008 Cincinnati Fringe Festival, which will be seen at the Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati later this season. Future projects include

Bat Boy: the Musical at CCM

and

Doubt for the Human Race Theatre Co

. in Dayton. He is extremely proud of his talented former students working from coast to coast in theater, film and television in this, the 25th anniversary year of CCM’s drama department. He is an associate member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers.

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University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
MAINSTAGE SERIES

SPRING AWAKENING

By Frank Wedekind

Adapted by Jonathan Franzen

Richard E. Hess, director

A provocative expression of the adolescent experience,

Spring Awakening

explores the complications and angst that exist between the border of childhood and adulthood. As it tells the stories of teenage schoolchildren, amid their struggles, explorations and natural curiosities,

Spring Awakening

delves into themes of sexual awakening in direct and powerful ways. Written in 1891, this forward-thinking play has much to say about society today as we raise children in what some describe as a ‘toxic sexual culture.’ This play inspired the musical version that is currently running on Broadway to great critical and public acclaim, winning the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2007.

For mature audiences only—contains adult themes and violence.

Performance Dates:

Oct. 29 (preview), Oct. 30–Nov. 2, 2008

Oct. 29 (Wed.): 8 p.m. (preview)

Oct. 30 & 31 (Thurs. & Fri.): 8 p.m.

Nov. 1 (Sat.) 2:30 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Nov. 2 (Sun.): 2:30 p.m.

 
Location:

Patricia Corbett Theater, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

Tickets:

$28 for Thursday, Friday & Saturday evening performances

$26 for Saturday and Sunday matinee

$17 student tickets for Thursday, Friday & Saturday evening performances

$15 student tickets for Saturday and Sunday matinee

$10 preview night tickets on Wednesday ONLY           

$10 student rush tickets for the Saturday matinee ONLY, 30 minutes prior to curtain

To order:

Call 513-556-4183 or visit

www.ccm.uc.edu