“The B**ch of Living” | Stanford TAPS | TEDxStanford

In their recent performance of Spring Awakening, Stanford’s Department of Theater & Performance Studies performed the alternative rock musical that examines adolescent life in late-19th century Germany. “The Bitch of Living” reminds us of the inner and outer tumult of teenage sexuality through jarring lyrics and foot stomping, desk hopping dance. The performance translates remarkably well to a reflect the tumult of living today.
Spring Awakening the musical, artistic directed by Vice President for the Arts, Harry J. Elam, Jr., is based on Frank Wedekind's controversial 1891 play of the same name, Spring Awakening. It is an electrifying contemporary musical with a pop/rock score and a rebellious spirit. Winner of eight Tony Awards, the musical follows the interweaving lives of a group of adolescents as they navigate issues of sexuality, morality, and adulthood. With book and lyrics by Steven Sater and music by Duncan Sheik, Spring Awakening is a touching expose of lost innocence and coming of age. The cast will perform The Bitch of Living. In October 2016, Spring Awakening was the first production in the newly renovated Roble Studio Theater.
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