The kids are alright

Spring Awakening, based on a once-banned 1891 play by German playwright Frank Wedekind, was resurrected by Duncan Sheik (music) and Steven Sater (book and lyrics) as a Broadway musical in 2006. Teenage angst and agony, the discovery of self, sexuality and child abuse, rape, homosexuality, suicide and abortion rage through it. Ryan Warren directs this energetic production, casting teenagers as teenagers (brilliant, but risky) and scoring a hit. Leads Michael Wells, John Novotny and Courtney Clark shine, but the entire cast (including two adults who play multiple roles) is excellent. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; $15-$20. Flying Monkey Productions, West Sacramento Black Box Theater, 1075 West Capitol Avenue in West Sacramento; www.flyingmonkeyproductions.org. Through September 5.