2024 Season Content Advisories

To help you prepare to see shows at the Commonweal, we are providing this page of detailed content that may be upsetting to some viewers.

Please note that the treatment of sensitive content can change during rehearsals. We will update these content advisories to reflect these changes throughout the season, so please check back on this page before you arrive to see the production.

If you have questions or concerns not addressed on this page, please contact our Box Office tickets@commonwealtheatre.org or (800) 657-7025.

SPOILER ALERT! These content warnings contain details that may give away key plot points in the play.

Ugly Lies the Bone

Ugly Lies the Bone contains strong adult language, detailed depictions of burn treatment, and a mention of suicide. Beer bottles and drinking are prevalent throughout. Staged violence: one character punches another in the face. PTSD episode: one character relives Army trauma that’s depicted through an array of loud noises and moving images/lights. The box office staff can let you know when to expect this event.