Arts
Hadestown, Teen Edition
November 12 through November 15 in the Performing Arts Center
Set in a New Orleans–inspired train station in a timeless, fictional world, Hadestown intertwines two ancient Greek myths: the story of Hades and Persephone, and that of Orpheus and Eurydice. Hermes, the messenger god, guides us through their stories.
Hades, god of the Underworld, has grown jealous, keeping his wife Persephone below longer than he should. Their troubled marriage has thrown the seasons out of balance, leaving the people of the Upperworld struggling with harsh weather and hunger. Below, Hades rules an Underworld imagined as an industrial factory, where workers trade their freedom for the promise of security.
Orpheus, a gifted young musician, believes he can write a song that will remind the gods of their love: a song so beautiful that it will ease Hades of his possessiveness and restore the seasons by giving Persephone more time in the Upperworld. Orpheus falls in love with a new girl in town, Eurydice, a young woman hardened by a life of surviving on her own. While he is absorbed in finishing his song, she struggles with cold and hunger. Hades offers her a ticket to the Underworld, promising food, shelter, and steady work. Although Eurydice loves Orpheus, the offer is too difficult to resist.
Her choice sends Orpheus on a journey to the Underworld to bring her home. But can his song move Hades, and will their love be enough to lead them back?
Showtimes
This show is double-cast; please be sure to check the cast lists below before purchasing tickets. Tickets are $15 for students, $20 for adults.
Thursday, November 12
7:00 pm (Songbird Cast)
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Friday, November 13
7:00 pm (Rattlesnake Cast)
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Saturday, November 14
2:00 pm (Rattlesnake Cast)
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7:00 pm (Songbird Cast)
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Sunday, November 15
1:00 pm (Songbird Cast)
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6:00 pm (Rattlesnake Cast)
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Thursday, November 12
7:00 pm (Songbird Cast)
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Friday, November 13
7:00 pm (Rattlesnake Cast)
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Saturday, November 14
2:00 pm (Rattlesnake Cast)
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7:00 pm (Songbird Cast)
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Sunday, November 15
1:00 pm (Songbird Cast)
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6:00 pm (Rattlesnake Cast)
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Songbird Cast
November 12, 7:00 pm
November 14, 7:00 pm
November 15, 1:00 pm
Hermes
Riley Musallam ’27
Persephone
Nevina Richard ’27
Hades
Owen Thrash ’28
Orpheus
Hayden Haveland ’28
Eurydice
Riley Martinez ’28
The Fates
Jane Murray ’27
Gigi Bruce-Low ’29
Franchesca Cohen ’28
November 14, 7:00 pm
November 15, 1:00 pm
Hermes
Riley Musallam ’27
Persephone
Nevina Richard ’27
Hades
Owen Thrash ’28
Orpheus
Hayden Haveland ’28
Eurydice
Riley Martinez ’28
The Fates
Jane Murray ’27
Gigi Bruce-Low ’29
Franchesca Cohen ’28
Rattlesnake Cast
Friday, November 13, 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 14, 2:00 pm
Sunday, November 15, 7:00 pm
Hermes
Riley Musallam ’27
Persephone
Maddy Zacherle ’28
Hades
Levi Mehl ’27
Orpheus
Hayden Haveland ’28
Eurydice
Avellana “Mei Mei” Sae ’27
The Fates
Barbara Leyba ’28
Molly McNeill ’27
Margaret Reed ’29
Saturday, November 14, 2:00 pm
Sunday, November 15, 7:00 pm
Hermes
Riley Musallam ’27
Persephone
Maddy Zacherle ’28
Hades
Levi Mehl ’27
Orpheus
Hayden Haveland ’28
Eurydice
Avellana “Mei Mei” Sae ’27
The Fates
Barbara Leyba ’28
Molly McNeill ’27
Margaret Reed ’29
Ensemble (All Shows)
Workers/Ensemble
Orpheus Understudy
Riley Musallam '27
Ruby Adams ’28
Brooklyn Boatright ’30
Ellie Cholas ’30
Lucia Mae Carciere ’28
Archie Golub ’29
Vivian Malone ’29
Gather Melville ’29
Jakob Monterrey-Seitchik ’27
Emmalou Musallam ’30
Henry Page ’30
Freya Pittman ’29
Stella Tiedemann-Fuller ’28
Noa Weiswasser ’29
Hermes Understudy
Hana Spletzer ’29Brooklyn Boatright ’30
Ellie Cholas ’30
Lucia Mae Carciere ’28
Archie Golub ’29
Vivian Malone ’29
Gather Melville ’29
Jakob Monterrey-Seitchik ’27
Emmalou Musallam ’30
Henry Page ’30
Freya Pittman ’29
Stella Tiedemann-Fuller ’28
Noa Weiswasser ’29
Hermes Understudy
Orpheus Understudy
Riley Musallam '27
Production Team
Director: Jen Coté
Vocal & Music Direction: Kira Bombace
Music Direction: Daniel Reiter
Technical Direction: Martin Gilbertson
Co-Choreographers: Tayla Nielsen & Riley Musallam ’27
Student Choreographer for "The Fates": Jane Murray ’27, Gigi Bruce-Low ’29
Student Vocal Direction: Molly McNeill ’27
Assistant Directors: Luisa Cholas ’27 & Dahlia Smith ’29
Stage Manager: Abigail Greenleaf ’28
Assistant Stage Manager: Dor Dekel ’30
Student Scenic Art Direction: Julia Updegraff ’27
Sound Designer / Band Mixing: Scott
Student Sound Engineer: Evelyn Chaffins ’29
Production Coordinator: Sean Freese
Adult Special Lighting Effects Coordinator: Bruce Lackovic
Adult Builders: Laurynn Malilay, Ricky Baker
Poster Designer: Molly McNeill ’27
Company T-shirt design: Charly Newman ’27
Adult Scenic Painting and Instruction: Michael Mingoia
Spotlight operators: Claire Huang ’27, Ella Bartolomei ’27
Dramaturgy: Dr. Rodney Fierce
Tech Leadership Team
Chloe Yang ’27: Captain World Builder
Abigail Greenleaf ’28: Chaos Coordinator-in-Chief
Owen Freese ’29: Jack of all Trades
Julia Updegraff ’27: The Prop & Scenery Czar
Luke Boatright ’28: Assistant Prop & Scenery Czar
Stage Craft Team
Vocal & Music Direction: Kira Bombace
Music Direction: Daniel Reiter
Technical Direction: Martin Gilbertson
Co-Choreographers: Tayla Nielsen & Riley Musallam ’27
Student Choreographer for "The Fates": Jane Murray ’27, Gigi Bruce-Low ’29
Student Vocal Direction: Molly McNeill ’27
Assistant Directors: Luisa Cholas ’27 & Dahlia Smith ’29
Stage Manager: Abigail Greenleaf ’28
Assistant Stage Manager: Dor Dekel ’30
Student Scenic Art Direction: Julia Updegraff ’27
Sound Designer / Band Mixing: Scott
Student Sound Engineer: Evelyn Chaffins ’29
Production Coordinator: Sean Freese
Adult Special Lighting Effects Coordinator: Bruce Lackovic
Adult Builders: Laurynn Malilay, Ricky Baker
Poster Designer: Molly McNeill ’27
Company T-shirt design: Charly Newman ’27
Adult Scenic Painting and Instruction: Michael Mingoia
Spotlight operators: Claire Huang ’27, Ella Bartolomei ’27
Dramaturgy: Dr. Rodney Fierce
Tech Leadership Team
Chloe Yang ’27: Captain World Builder
Abigail Greenleaf ’28: Chaos Coordinator-in-Chief
Owen Freese ’29: Jack of all Trades
Julia Updegraff ’27: The Prop & Scenery Czar
Luke Boatright ’28: Assistant Prop & Scenery Czar
Stage Craft Team
Ella Bartolomei ’27
Luke Boatright ’28
Dor Dekel ’30
Jimena Garcia Alvarez ’30 (?)
Claire Huang ’27
Katie Kirkish ’27
Andrew Lang ’27
Jakob Monterrey Seitchik ’27
Casey Pasdach ’27
Elliott Steinfels '29
Elijah Vaca ’27
Luke Boatright ’28
Dor Dekel ’30
Jimena Garcia Alvarez ’30 (?)
Claire Huang ’27
Katie Kirkish ’27
Andrew Lang ’27
Jakob Monterrey Seitchik ’27
Casey Pasdach ’27
Elliott Steinfels '29
Elijah Vaca ’27
Musicians
Bass: Cole Cantrell ’29
Violin: Lennon Clarke ’30
Tenor Saxophone: Owen Freese ’29
Keys: Theodore Gralnick ’29
Guitar/Percussion: Max Kemps ’28
Guitar/Percussion: Arman Mohammadi ’28
Guitar: Sawyer Novograd ’28
Alto Saxophone: Kellen Petty ’30
Tenor Saxophone: Jack Tatman ’30
Violin: Lennon Clarke ’30
Tenor Saxophone: Owen Freese ’29
Keys: Theodore Gralnick ’29
Guitar/Percussion: Max Kemps ’28
Guitar/Percussion: Arman Mohammadi ’28
Guitar: Sawyer Novograd ’28
Alto Saxophone: Kellen Petty ’30
Tenor Saxophone: Jack Tatman ’30
Design Team
Costume Designer: Charly Newman ’27
Assistant Costume Designers: Cole Sweeney ’29, Cleo Fresco ’29
Scenic Artistic Design: Julia Updegraff ’27
Costume leatherwork and accessories: Winter Holder ’27
Student Lighting Designer: Dana Meyer ’27
Adult Lighting Design Mentor: Noah Hewitt
Assistant Costume Designers: Cole Sweeney ’29, Cleo Fresco ’29
Scenic Artistic Design: Julia Updegraff ’27
Costume leatherwork and accessories: Winter Holder ’27
Student Lighting Designer: Dana Meyer ’27
Adult Lighting Design Mentor: Noah Hewitt
HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Corp
HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION
By Anaïs Mitchell
Originally produced on Broadway by Mara Isaacs, Dale Franzen, Hunter Arnold and Tom Kirdahy
Original New York Production developed with and directed by Rachel Chavkin
Arrangements and Orchestrations by Michael Chorney and Todd Sickafoose
Hadestown was co-conceived by Ben T. Matchstick
“Papers Instrumental” by Michael Chorney, published by Seoats Music (ASCAP)
Vocal Arrangements by Liam Robinson
Additional Vocal Arrangements by Justin Vernon and the Haden Triplets
HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Corp.
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