Its plot sounds eerily familiar in today's world of war, social controversy and political action. "Hair," a "tribal love-rock musical," features a cast of hippies, draft-dodgers and dropouts communing in New York City during the volatile 1960s.
The large ensemble cast confronts everything from the war to sexuality, including an often-controversial nude scene, where each cast member strips down to his or her level of comfort. The cast also interacts heavily with the audience, giving the performance a more intimate feel.
Despite the adult themes, director Cathy McNeela said in a previous interview that "Hair" is not designed to appall viewers.
"Shock value is aggressive," she said. "Our 'Hair' will be everything positive. I embrace the youthful energy and the beauty that it offers."
Senior Tayler Mettra plays 16-year-old Crissy. In a previous interview, Mettra said that although "Hair" is set in a time period different from today, the most important themes of the show are those that are still present in society.
"We're in the middle of another controversial war and have been suffering the effects socially, politically and personally just as the tribe in 'Hair' does," Mettra said. "Despite the decade differences, watching 'Hair' is like looking into a mirror for our societal issues"