Evanston Township Student To Star in Porchlight's "Spring Awakening"

This spring, Evanston Township Student Maya Hlava stars as Wendla in Porchlight Music Theatre’s rendition of the musical that claimed eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Spring Awakening, directed and choreographed by Brenda Didier and music directed by Justin Akira Kono, at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N Dearborn St., April 23-May 29.

Porchlight’s production will thrill you with a story over 130 years in the making! Set against the backdrop of a repressive and provincial late 19th-century Germany, and based on Frank Wedekind’s 1891 play that was immediately banned due to its subject matter, Spring Awakening tells the timeless story of youthful self-discovery and budding sexuality as seen through the eyes of three teenagers. Haunting and provocative, this landmark American musical celebrates a journey from adolescence to adulthood with a power, a poignancy and a passion you will never forget.

Rising star Maya Hlava currently attends Evanston Township High School and is an active professional in Chicago’s theater scene. Her credits include Trevor (Writers Theater), Killing Game (A Red Orchid), White Christmas & Bye Bye Birdie (Drury Lane), Oklahoma (Marriott), Secret Garden (Court Theater), The Wheel (Steppenwolf), Violet (Griffin Theater), Zürich (Steep Theater) and The Nether. She is also no stranger to the screen, with recurring roles on The Big Leap on Fox, and a guest star spot on an episode of Chicago Med. Hlava’s next big project is The Perpetrator, a film directed by Jennifer Reeder.

The regular performance schedule is Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. with Thursday matinees May 5 at 10:30 a.m. and May 12 at 1:30 p.m. There are no Thursday evening performances May 5, 12 or 19. Content warning: Spring Awakening contains verbal, physical and sexual assault, teen pregnancy, abortion, strong language, simulated masturbation, death and implied suicide. Viewer discretion is advised..

Tickets for Spring Awakening are now on sale starting at $25 and may be purchased through the Box Office by calling 773.777.9884 or by visiting PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.