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Spring Awakening

Tickets Available Now

The nature of all teenagers is to question their parents. Back in 1890’s Germany, things were no different. Spring Awakening follows three teenagers in a small village who experience the dawn of their own sexuality. They inevitably awaken to both joy and pain, with little direction from the adults around them.

The original play from 1891 was so scandalous for addressing sex violence and suicide that it was not staged until 1906. This contemporary production was first staged on Broadway in 2006, with a rock soundtrack by Duncan Sheik.

The cast features 21 BHS students and the play is directed by Shawn M. Riley.

Performance Details

The performances will be live-streamed on May 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, and begin at 7:30 pm.

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***Parental advisory due to subject matter***

Trigger Warning: The musical addresses adult and teenage themes, such as teen pregnancy, suicide, academic pressure, and social acceptance. During the run of the show there will be virtual talk-backs with mental health professionals. Look for meeting dates/times in this newsletter as we get closer to showtime.

Tickets are $25 and you will be sent a link to watch it on the evening you select.

Make it Dinner and a Show

Spring Awakening Dinner Box Menus

Ballard Performing Arts Boosters and Alison’s Coastal Cafe and Bakery have teamed up to offer two special take-home dinners to celebrate the musical during the weekends the show is running. Choose from three options.

$55 (serves 2 people)

Spring Chicken and Pasta Dinner Box (Vegetarian option available)

Spring Salad (greens, candied pecans, gorgonzola, cranberries, green apple with berry vinaigrette)

Pasta Florentine with Grilled Chicken Breast OR Grilled Portabella Mushroom

Marinated Grilled Zucchini

Lemon Berry Crumble Bars (lemon cheesecake shortbread bar with blackberries and shortbread crumble)

Spring Steak Dinner Box for 2

Spring Salad (greens, candied pecans, gorgonzola, cranberries, green apple with berry vinaigrette)

10oz. Marinated Grilled Flank Steak

Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Marinated Grilled Zucchini

Lemon Berry Crumble Bars (lemon cheesecake shortbread bar with blackberries and shortbread crumble)

$5 from every box sold will be donated to Ballard Performing Arts to support virtual learning, paying for coaching and clinicians, instrument repair and maintenance and more as the school prepares to return in-person to Theatre, Bands, Orchestras, Choirs and Jazz.

Preorder now (with 24-hour notice) and pickup your dinner at the restaurant between 2 and 6 p.m. on the day you select:

5404 Leary Ave NW

Park in the 3-minute loading zone in front for contactless pick up inside.