The cast and crew of Spring Awakening has earned the highest Spotlight awards any Washburn production has ever received. Kudos to Director John Lynn and the entire cast and crew!

• Director John Lynn and students Marcus Williams and Catie Bair interviewed on Minnesota Public Radio
• Photos: Nov. 3 (Opening Night) • Nov. 2 (Rehearsal) • Nov. 1 (Rehearsal)
• Wikipedia: Spring Awakening (musical)
• The original Broadway production won eight Tony Awards, including Tonys for Best Musical, Direction, Book, Score and Featured Actor. The production also garnered four Drama Desk Awards, while its original cast album received a Grammy Award.
• Playbill Article: Why It's Important for High School Students to Perform Spring Awakening, Heathers, and More
• OnStage Blog: Why We Perform Spring Awakening
• "We perform Spring Awakening because our youth needs a voice. We perform Spring Awakening because sexual abuse and suicide should not be swept under the rug. We perform Spring Awakening because it is important."
• "The message that Spring Awakening sends is that whatever you're going through, whoever you are, whoever you love, it's okay. It's all part of growing up."​