An Environmental Engineering research team from the University of Michigan is studying how human urine and products derived from it need to be processed to safely fertilize food crops. The University of Michigan is one of five institutions involved in this first large-scale pilot project of its kind in the United States. They will be providing mobile restrooms during the Penny Seats' performances of Urinetown in hopes that patrons will help with this project.
"This is a fun and unique partnership to be sure. We are thrilled with the opportunity, and this aligns with the Penny Seats mission ... it's educational, it benefits society, and it brings value to our loyal patrons who are so kind to brave the great outdoors every summer for our shows," comments Lauren London, Urinetown's director and the Penny Seats' president.