Bowen, who plays the lead in the adaptation of Frank Wedekind's controversial 1891 play, received guidance from the company's artistic director Cate Blanchett.

"She is such a lovely, funny, generous woman," Bowen said. "It was amazing for the young people in the cast to have the opportunity to learn from professionals like Cate. I felt honoured ..."

Bowen showed her dedication to the critically acclaimed musical production by continuing to play the part of 16-year-old Wendla even after a stage accident left her with a broken wrist.

"It was very sore, but I'd worked too hard to let it stop me," the former University of Wollongong student said.

The Minnamurra actress described her character in the play as an innocent girl who is discovering changes in her body and thoughts. "She meets a boy who's her polar opposite and they explore puberty and the roller-coaster of adolescence together," she said.

"It's relevant to anyone who is, or ever was, a teenager."

Bowen said the production had played to a full house on several nights.

"It's wonderful to look out into the audiences and see people laughing and crying because they've been touched by the performance," she said.

UOW principal lecturer in acting, Dr Janys Hayes said the faculty was thrilled with Bowen's success.

"She was one of my star pupils," she said. "Her emotional range hit me from the moment she arrived here. I'm sure she'll achieve great things."

Spring Awakening will run until March 7 at the Sydney Theatre.