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During opening night of "Spring Awakening" personal crises and dilemmas percolate in the wings backstage as Simon (Ted Sutherland) struggles to overcome his biggest fear, Lilette (Auli'i Cravalho) withholds a huge development from Robbie (Damon J. Gillespie), Robbie has a momentous breakthrough, and Tracey (Rosie Perez) draws a line in the sand. Over the course of one evening, decisions are made that will change Lou (Josh Radnor) and Stanton Drama forever.

Gordy (Casey W. Johnson) agrees to volunteer in the theater, bringing him back onto Gwen's (Amy Forsyth) radar, while his family tries to come to terms with Maashous' (Rarmian Newton) imminent departure. As Robbie (Damon J. Gillespie) faces the severity of his mother's illness for the first time, Lilette (Auli'i Cravalho) waits for her mother to return home. Tracey (Rosie Perez) and Lou (Josh Radnor) work to prepare "Spring Awakening" for opening night, but can't see eye-to-eye on how to address notes from the administration.

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