Fall Production '25

FALL
PRODUCTION 2025

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

HADESTOWN: Teen Edition

This full-length Teen Edition of Anaïs Mitchell’s haunting, jazz-inflected folk opera follows Orpheus’ mythical quest to overcome Hades and regain the favor of his one true love, Eurydice.

This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Following two intertwining love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of immortal King Hades and lady Persephone –Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Inspired by traditions of classic American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz, Mitchell’s beguiling sung-through musical pits industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love.

The performance rights for the full Broadway edition of Hadestown is not currently available for licensing. The only edition available for licensing is the Teen Edition.

Hadestown: Teen Edition is a full-length adaptation of Anaïs Mitchell’s Hadestown, with a run time of over 120 minutes.

Modifications made for the Teen Edition:

Adjusted vocal arrangements to better accommodate teen voices, including modified FATES features and transposed keys.
Original five-member WORKER chorus converted into a flexible and expandable SATB WORKER chorus.
Removal of action/language related to substance abuse and sexual references.
Suggested dialogue and music adjustments for productions utilizing performance tracks.

WHO CAN AUDITION?

AGES 13-18

Students under age 13 will be considered on a case by case basis... see note below!

The score of Hadestown blends folk, jazz, blues and gospel with complex rhythms and harmonies. Leading players must have range and stamina. The chorus/ensemble needs tight group vocals and the ability to handle stylized choreography. Dramatically, we need a cast who can handle emotional nuance through tone, movement and expression.

Due to the challenging nature of this show, it is recommended for students 13 and up. We will consider students younger than age 13 on a case-by-case basis.

STUDENTS WITH ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE ARE WELCOME IN OUR PROGRAM!

What matters more to us than experience and skill is a great attitude, enthusiasm, directability and a fierce work ethic!

SCHEDULE, TUITION, LOCATION, ETC:

AUDITIONS/CALLBACKS

Which characters do you want to audition for?
CLICK HERE FOR A BREAKDOWN OF ALL THE ROLES IN THE SHOW.

Auditions and callbacks approximately Sept 21 - Oct 4

Once you are registered, you will receive audition instructions and your appointment will be scheduled on a day and time that works for you!

Enrollment is limited and not everyone will be cast. If we cannot find a way to cast you in the show, your deposit will be fully refunded. Otherwise, deposits are non-refundable.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Starting approximately October 5th in Sherman Oaks

CAST A: 2x weekly (Sunday plus one weekday - exact schedule TBD)
CAST B: 2x weekly (Sundays plus one weekday - exact schedule TBD)

Some students may be asked to come in for additional private coaching on a date that works for their schedule.

Which cast students are in will be determined by the student's availability, and the director's creative decision. So please let us know at the time of registration ANY conflicts you already foresee with these dates or times! (We will ask for more detailed information about your schedule at the time of auditions.)

TECH & PERFORMANCE DATES

Performances will be in North Hollywood

Cast A: Tech & Performance Dates: January 11 - January 18, 2026
Cast B: Tech & Performances Dates: January 19 - January 25, 2026

Which cast or performance dates a student is in will be determined by the student's availability, and the director's creative decision! So please let us know at the time of registration ANY conflicts you already foresee with these dates or times! (We will ask for more detailed information about your schedule at the time of auditions.)

TECH AND SHOW DATES are MANDATORY!
If you cannot completely clear your schedule for at least ONE of these two weeks, please do not register!

TUITION

Regular Tuition is $885 (enrollment is limited!)
A non-refundable $299 deposit is due at the time of registration. This deposit is the first payment towards your full tuition. The balance of the tuition will be paid in a payment plan that YOU select! (Example: Send a $299 deposit now, and pay $195 monthly in October, November, and December)

CURRENT DISCOUNTS/SPECIALS:
"Sibling Discount"
If you are enrolling two children, please take $100 off the total price of your tuition ($50 per child).

We do offer a limited number of partial scholarships to those who require financial assistance.
Click here for Scholarship info

TO REGISTER:

For this production, enrollment is limited and not everyone will be cast. If we cannot find a way to cast you in the show, your deposit will be fully refunded. Otherwise, deposits are non-refundable.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Academy

for Children's Theatre

FALL
PRODUCTION 2025

SCHEDULE, TUITION, LOCATION, ETC:

AUDITIONS/CALLBACKS

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

TECH & PERFORMANCE DATES

TUITION

TO REGISTER:

For this production, enrollment is limited and not everyone will be cast. If we cannot find a way to cast you in the show, your deposit will be fully refunded. Otherwise, deposits are non-refundable.

Once we receive your online registration and deposit, you will get a confirmation email and we will secure your audition appointment!

Email sierra@act1LA.com or call (818) 915-8527

with any questions!

Act-1

Academy

for Children's Theatre

FALL PRODUCTION 2025

SCHEDULE, TUITION, LOCATION, ETC:

AUDITIONS/CALLBACKS

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

TECH & PERFORMANCE DATES

TUITION

TO REGISTER:

For this production, enrollment is limited and not everyone will be cast. If we cannot find a way to cast you in the show, your deposit will be fully refunded. Otherwise, deposits are non-refundable.

Once we receive your online registration and deposit, you will get a confirmation email and we will secure your audition appointment!

Email sierra@act1LA.com or call (818) 915-8527

with any questions!

FALL
PRODUCTION 2025