Book, Music, and Lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell.
Descend into the mythic world of gods, lovers, and fate with the spellbinding, Tony-winning musical odyssey: Hadestown: Teen Edition.
“Visionary and ravishing. An intricate and gorgeous feat of songwriting, a vehicle for dynamite performances and a courageous experiment with form, Hadestown is cause for celebration.” – New York Magazine
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.
HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Corp. www.concordtheatricals.com
All Performances Take Place at the Ridge Playhouse at Claremont Secondary School.
Public Performances
Please Note: This is a student production, performed by students of Kaleidoscope Theatre’s Performing Arts Studio and not a Kaleidoscope Theatre for Young People production.
Kaleidoscope Theatre's Performing Arts Studio's Teen Summer Musical Intensive program is an excellent opportunity for young people who are interested in theatre and the performing arts. This program is designed to give teenagers the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop their skills as performers in a supportive and creative environment. The program is open to teenagers aged 13 to 18 years old and runs for two weeks each July. During this time, participants will work with Kaleidoscope's esteemed team of professional theatre directors, choreographers, and vocal coaches to learn about all aspects of musical theatre, including singing, acting, and dancing. The program culminates in a fully-staged musical production, which gives participants the chance to showcase their newly acquired skills and talents to family, friends, and the community. This performance is a highlight of the program and is always eagerly anticipated by participants and audiences alike.
Aside from learning about musical theatre, participants in the Teen Summer Musical Intensive program also benefit from the social and personal development opportunities that the program provides. Working together as part of a creative team, participants learn how to collaborate, communicate, and problem-solve, skills that are valuable not just in theatre, but in all areas of life. Kaleidoscope Theatre's Teen Summer Musical Intensive program is an outstanding opportunity for teenagers who are interested in musical theatre to learn, grow, and develop their skills as performers in a supportive and creative environment. With experienced instructors, a fully-staged production, and opportunities for personal growth and development, this program is an excellent choice for any young person who loves the performing arts. Past productions include: Mary Poppins (2019), The Addams Family (2019), Once Upon A Mattress (2020), Zombie Prom (2021), 100 Years of Broadway (2022), Side Show (2022), Anything Goes (2023), and 42nd Street (2024).