(PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- Ferrell Studios presents Spring Awakening at the duCret Center of Art from March 20-22, 2026. This is the groundbreaking rock musical with music by Duncan Sheik and book and lyrics by Steven Sater, adapted from the controversial 1891 play by Frank Wedekind.
Set in a repressive 19th-century German society, the musical follows a group of teenagers as they discover the complexities of their changing bodies, desires, and identities in a world that refuses to educate or support them. The story examines the tragic consequences of ignorance, censorship, and societal shame surrounding sex and mental health. With a powerful alternative rock score, Spring Awakening bridges the past and present, giving voice to young people silenced for generations.
The cast includes Avamichelina Hodgens (Wendla Bergemann), Noah Manno (Melchior Gabor), Owen Hahner (Moritz Stiefel), Cate Pasterchick (Ilse Neumann), Naia Edmonds (Hänschen Rilow), Alyssa Rivera (Ernst Röbel), Gabie Hoscon (Martha Bessell), Lily Mollicone (Thea), Louise Brum-Suchmacher (Anna), Val Kluge (Georg Zirschnitz), Daivid Cruz Peguero (Ott Lämmermeier), Lauren Bromberg (Adult Woman), and Samantha Egge (Adult Man).
Performances take place Friday, March 20 at 8:00pm; Saturday, March 21 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm; and Sunday, March 22 at 2:00pm. Tickets are available for purchase online. deCret Center of Art is located at 1030 Central Avenue in Plainfield, New Jersey.
Content Warning: Spring Awakening contains mature themes including sexual content, abuse, suicide, and strong language. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Viewer discretion is advised.
This production marks Ferrell Studios' first presentation in Plainfield, expanding the company's mission of producing bold, accessible theatre for communities across Central New Jersey.
Ferrell Studios presents reimagined tellings of timeless musicals and plays presented in an unique and intimate settings in Metuchen, New Jersey.
