*AURORA COMMUNITY THEATRE * FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2022 Contact: Aurora Community Theatre 330-562-1818 *Spring Awakening* Opens June 24 *Audience Advisory: ADULT SUBJECT MATTER* Aurora Community Theatre closes its 62nd season with *Spring Awakening,* the last of three productions of 2021-2022. Founded in 1959, ACT and has earned the admiration of our patrons and the reputation of presenting fine community theatre. Many factors have helped build this reputation. The philosophy of ACT entails respect for the individual, willing cooperation of all involved and a striving for excellence. Featuring the book and lyrics by Steven Sater with music by Duncan Sheik, *Spring Awakening *is based on on the 1891 German play *Spring Awakening* by Frank Wedekind. Winner of eight Tony Awards, this landmark musical explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with poignancy and passion in an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality, and rock and roll. “A gorgeous score. A passionate story. A charismatic production.” ~ *STAR LEDGER* “A serious show that raises provocative issues.” ~ *NEW YORK DAILY NEWS* “This is a must-see musical, and not the least for the way it is performed.” ~ *NEW YORK POST* Director* Brian Westerley *led the creative team with *D. Keith Stiver*, musical director, *Marc C. Howard*, choreographer, *Erin Matson*, producer and *Ann Nyenhuis* Technical Director/Stage Manager. . The talented cast of thirteen actors includes* Eryn Book, Jonathon Clarke, Korinne Carroll Courtwright, Julia DiPaolo, Shaun Furter, Anthony Ghali, Brooke Hamilton, Mark Hilan, Barbara Howitt, Jordon Matthew, Zenzele Pelligree, Kegan Sulamoyo **and Corey Thur. * Tickets for all shows are available online anytime, including seat selection, at auroracommunitytheatre.com or by calling 330-562-1818. Aurora Community Theatre’s 63rd season continues in 2022-2023 with: *The Play That Goes Wrong* Oct 28 - Nov 19; *August: Osage County* Jan 27 - Feb 18; *Roald Dahl’s* *Matilda: The Musical* Apr 28 - May 20; *Urinetown *Jun 23 - Jul 15 Aurora Community Theatre is located at 115 E. Pioneer Trail <https://www.google.com/maps/search/115+E.+Pioneer+Trail?entry=gmail&source=g>, near the intersection of SR 43 and 306, at the gazebo, in the center of Aurora. ACT extends appreciation to The Denise G. & Norman E. Wells, Jr. Family Foundation for their generous underwriting of the Wells Main Stage.