St. Mary's Offers Course in 'Hair' Via Vintage Show

The 1960s and '70s have made a comeback in recent years, but while we're seeing bell-bottoms and hip-huggers on "That 70s Show," some post-baby boomers may not truly comprehend what the era of free love meant. St. Mary's College of Maryland aims to educate those who are unfamiliar with those times through its production of "Hair."

Set in 1968, the show takes place in New York's Greenwich Village. Audience members are introduced to "the tribe," a group of friends who question morality, violence and war, race, drugs and sex on their journey to enlightenment. Written by Gerome Ragni and James Rado, "Hair" was the source of several musical hits, including "The Age of Aquarius," "Let the Sunshine In" and "Good Morning, Starshine."

St. Mary's students opened their show last weekend and will perform "Hair" tomorrow at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Bruce Davis Theatre in the Montgomery Hall Fine Arts Center. General admission tickets are $7. For reservations, contact the theater box office at 240-895-4243 or e-mail boxoffice@smcm.edu . Please note: This production contains strong language, suggestive scenes and brief nudity and is not suitable for children.

-- Lynn Follmer Thorne