Nov 22, 2013 2 min read

Washington & Jefferson College will present “The Spring Harvest” at 2 and 7:30 p.m. today at the Olin Fine Arts Center.

“The Spring Harvest” is an updated version of “Carnival,” which tackled the topic of sexual assault on a college campus.

“It’s a completely different experience this time around, but my feeling about the purpose of the play has not changed,” said T. Scott Frank, theater and communications professor who wrote and is directing the play. “One of things I’m interested in is to begin a conversation about sexual violence on college campuses and how we address it.”

There is no age restriction for audience members, but because the play includes strong language and sensitive subject matter, it is not recommended for children.

The play focuses on two young couples and their friends, and how the students are affected when freshman Angela, played by sophomore Xan Sayers of Brookville, accuses senior Pete, portrayed by senior Jake Nowe of Eighty Four, of sexually assaulting her after a party at college. Supporting cast members include freshman Adrian Elizondo of Fuentes del Valle, Mexico City, as Tony and junior Carley Adams of McMurray as Katie.

W&J senior Allyse Corbin, whose capstone project, “The Rhetoric of Rape Culture,” will hold audience discussions after each performance.

Admission is free.