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PRODUCTION 2025

HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION

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.

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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.​

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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.  

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

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Modifications made for the Teen Edition:​

  • 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.

  • Adjusted vocal arrangements to better accommodate teen voices, including modified FATES features and transposed keys.

 

- Wedding Song measures 46-56 is down 3 half steps from the original

- Epic II is down 2 half steps 

- Chant is down 2 half steps 

- Epic III is down 2 half steps

- Doubt Comes in is down 2 half steps 

All other songs are in the same key as the original

WHO CAN AUDITION?

AGES 13-18 

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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. Send us an email to inquire. 

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!  â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

SCHEDULE, TUITION, LOCATION, ETC:

AUDITIONS/CALLBACKS

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

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

For this particular 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. 

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Starting October 5th in Sherman Oaks  
 
CAST A:  Twice weekly - Sundays (3-6pm), plus Thursdays (4-7pm) 
CAST B:  Twice weekly - Sundays (4-7pm), plus Tuesdays (4-7pm)  
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Some students may be asked to come in for additional private coaching on a date that works for their schedule. 
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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.)
If we cannot find a way to work with your scheduling conflicts, your deposit will be fully refunded. Otherwise, deposits are non-refundable. 

TECH & PERFORMANCE DATES

Performances will be in North Hollywood 

Tech & Performance Dates:
Cast A: January 12 - January 18, 2026 *
Cast B:  January 19 - January 25, 2026 *

Which performance dates (Cast A or B) 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)

* Specifially for this production of Hadestown, 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. 
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CURRENT DISCOUNTS/SPECIALS:​
"Sibling Discount"
If you are enrolling two children, please take $100 off the total price of your tuition ($50 per child).
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We do offer a limited number of partial scholarships to those who require financial assistance.  
Click here for Scholarship info 

TO REGISTER:

Once we receive your online registration and deposit, you will get a confirmation email and more information about auditions!

Hurry and enroll today, before we close enrollment!
Email sierra@act1LA.com or call (818) 915-8527 
with any questions!

PO BOX 57443 

Sherman Oaks, CA 91413

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