Director Ken Gargaro said tonight's Spring Awakening production at may not be one for the whole family.
"The material is explicit," Gargaro said. "But it is very powerful, very honest, very sincere."
The student-produced production, lead by RMU communication professor Gargaro, will hold its opening performance at 8 p.m. today at the university's Massey Hall. It is one of four yearly productions held through RMU's Colonial Theater
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Gargaro said copyrights on the former Broadway show have recently been released, making it available for adaptation. Students at the university have been rehearsing for the show for the last month.
"It revolves around a group of young people," he said. "So I thought it might resonate."
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Spring Awakening, which is an adaptation of a late 19th century German play of the same name, revolves around emerging sexuality issues in a group of youths.
"It's a transformational piece," Gargaro said. "I would tell anyone looking to see it to be ready for a night of fabulous entertainment. But don't bring the kids."
Performances take place at 8 p.m. tonight through Oct. 2 with a 2 p.m. matinee performance Oct. 2 at RMU's Massey Hall.
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