Hadestown: Teen Edition
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell
Directed by Inara Sheldon
Music Directed by Adam Tsai
Choreographed by Kylah Palmer
Location: Hunt Family Theatre, Issaquah
Age Range: Grade 9-Age 19
Tuition: There is no tuition for this program
Auditions: May 10-11, 2026
Callbacks: May 17, 2026
Meet & Greet: June 8, 2026
Rehearsals: June 8–July 7, 2026
Tech: July 8-16, 2026
Performances: July 17–August 2, 2026
What if students ran the whole show? They do. The Summer Independent Production is a mentorship program unique to Village Theatre, putting students in charge of every aspect of production—performing, directing, stage managing, designing and building sets, creating costumes, running sound and lights, and more. Oh, and did we mention? SIP is completely tuition-free.
Show Synopsis
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. – Concord Theatricals
A Note About Casting
KIDSTAGE encourages actors of all genders, ethnicities, bodies, abilities, skill levels, etc. to audition. The “Character Breakdown” includes specifications that reflect the identity of the characters in the show. We strongly encourage performers with ANY identity/gender expression to audition for ANY role.
A Note About Content
Hadestown: Teen Edition contains brief language and references to alcohol use, as well as thematic elements related to violence, death, and grief.
[CHARACTER BREAKDOWN] —Link coming soon!