Spring Awakening Full Content Advisory:

This musical contains…

Sexual Content:

• Depiction of simulated non-consensual sex, simulated masturbation (solo and group)
• Discussion of sexual organs and maturation. Sexual fantasizing and attraction

Abuse:

• Depiction of Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Includes corporal punishment of children by adults at home and school;
• Discussion of grooming and verbal harassment by parents.

Abortion:

• Discussion of abortion with complications leading to the death of a character. The abortion and death happen offstage.

Nudity:

• Depiction of partial nudity (brief moments)

Violence:

• Depiction of violent punishment from a teacher to a student, domestic abuse of a child by a parent, the use of a switch on a teenager by another teenager, assault, and the use of a knife on a character’s neck (to threaten)

Language:

• Repeated use of explicit and sexual language.

Mental Health & Suicide:

• Depiction of: Characters experiencing depression, isolation, and suicidal ideation. A suicide of a teenage character depicted showing a character holding a gun, a blackout, and then a gunshot sound effect
• Discussion of: Suicidal ideation, depression, isolation.

Religion:

•  Challenging Church Doctrine (Christianity specifically)

Oppression: The story critiques authoritarian parenting, religious control, repression of sexuality, and the dangers of inadequate sex and health education.