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Hadestown: Teen Edition
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
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| Book, Lyrics and Music by: Anais MItchell | ||
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Ameera Nimer Hope Ekhaguere |
Abigail Castaneda-Hernandez Sam Torres |
Serenity Bonham Jasmine Hernandez |
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Original New York Production developed with and directed by Rachel Chavkin
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SPECIAL THANKS!!!
Ms Meregini for your voice, patience and flexibility
Alex for your quick pick up of doing bricks!!
Our Wonderful Custodians.
Mr. Julio Retiga– our fantastic Bookkeeper
Saralyn & Griffin - thank you for your escape & for the sanity moments
Thank you Edward Castenda Hernandez for your last minute assistance and willingness
Vanessa Zamora for putting in the hard work to start making the pauldrons come to life.
Janeen and Dianella for your extra hours just before opening.
Adv. Tech Theatre classes for working on the sets, costumes, puppets, props, lighting, sound & publicity!!
Thank you Miguel Chavez for leaving us some of your artwork that we were able to bring back again!! And the countless hours you put into this amazing set. Thanks for seeing the vision and then bringing it to life better than I could image.
Big thank you to Dez Perez for your assistance with this show. Your guidance has been priceless and choero-ed a good little fight scene too.
Big special thank you to Jasmine for stepping up and choreographing most of Act II.
To the parents of our performers and production crew, thank you for allowing me to borrow your children and put together this marvelous performance. For understanding when rehearsal ran over late, and the late rehearsal in the past few nights.
To the cast and crew: Thank you for all your time and effort, for the laughs and smiles, your patience, and your talent. Also for everyone who donated anything to our set we really appreciate it!!
Song List
Act I
1. “Road to Hell” – Hermes and Company
2. “Anyway the Wind Blows” – Eurydice, Hermes, Fates and Sopr./Alto Workers
3. “Come Home with Me” – Orpheus, Eurydice, Hermes and Workers
4. “Wedding Song” – Orpheus, Eurydice and Workers
5. “Epic I” – Orpheus and Hermes
6. “Livin' It Up on Top” – Persephone, Hermes, Orpheus, Eurydice and Workers
7. “All I've Ever Known” – Eurydice, Orpheus and Hermes
8. “Way Down Hadestown” – Hermes, Persephone, Hades, Eurydice, Fates and Workers
9. “A Gathering Storm” – Hermes, Orpheus, Eurydice, Fates and Sopr./Alto Workers
10. “Epic II” – Orpheus and Workers
11. “Chant” – Company
12. “Hey, Little Songbird” – Hades and Eurydice
13. “When the Chips Are Down” – Fates, Hermes, Eurydice and Hades
14. “Gone, I'm Gone” – Eurydice, Hermes and Fates
15. “Wait For Me (Intro)” – Orpheus and Hermes
16. “Wait For Me” – Orpheus, Hermes, Fates and Workers
17. “Why We Build the Wall” – Hades, Persephone, Hermes, Eurydice, Fates and Workers
Act II
18. “Our Lady of the Underground– Persephone, Hermes and company
19. “Way Down Hadestown (Reprise)” – Hermes, Fates, Eurydice and Workers
20. “Flowers” – Eurydice
21. “Come Home with Me (Reprise)” – Orpheus and Eurydice
22. “Papers (Intro)” – Hades, Persephone, Hermes, Eurydice and Orpheus
22a. Papers Instrumental – Workers, Hades, Orpheus
23. “Nothing Changes” – Fates & Orpheus
24. “If It's True” – Orpheus, Hermes and Workers
25. “How Long?” – Persephone and Hades
26. “Chant (Reprise)” – Hermes, Hades, Orpheus, Eurydice, Fates and Workers
27. “Epic III” – Orpheus and Company
28. “Epic III (Instrumental)” – Hermes, Orpheus and Workers
29. “Promises” – Eurydice, Orpheus and Workers
30. “Word to the Wise” – Fates, Hermes, Orpheus and Hades
31. “His Kiss, The Riot” – Hades
32. “Wait for Me (Reprise) - Intro” – Eurydice, Orpheus, Hermes and Workers
33. “Wait for Me (Reprise)” – Company
34. “Doubt Comes In” – Orpheus, Eurydice, Fates and Workers
35. “Road to Hell (Reprise)” – Hermes, Eurydice, Persephone, Hades, Fates and Workers
36. Bow
37. “We Raise Our Cups ” – Persephone, Eurydice, Hermes, Hades, Fates and Workers
38. Exit Music
Cast
Meet the Company
Lyric Nasser
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Marli Davenport
Hello My name is Marli Davenport and I am a senior!! This is my very last show so I hope you all enjoy!
Ameera Nimer
I loved experiencing this and pushing myself to do more when I didn’t think I could!!!
Andrew Macias
Dorian Balmer
Sam Torres
I can say with full confidence that despite how stressful theater was I will never regret taking on such a demanding task. Being able to experiment with my talent and discovering a lot more about my interests and skills was something I couldn’t do without theater, and something I am forever thankful for.
Lily
LIZYEDI IS THE GOAT AND CARRIED THE SHOW
Hope Ekhaguere
- 17!!!
- First time acting!
- I love to sing and spend time with friends and family!
Jasmine Hernandez
I’m a senior in the vdl theater program, I’m vice president, and this is my 8th and final show.
Ezra j. Puente
FREE ME FROM MY SHACKLES
Serenity bonham
DivineJoy C Eubany
Shimmy shimmy coco pops stone the builder
Lizeydi Escatel
Alex Vu
Primarily helped with painting bricks and became a background character in one song. I did join this play's production late, but the work I've done is good enough for my last play here.
Eder Aguilar
Sophia Cabacang
Noah Gloriani
Gabby Melendrez
Stage Crew
Lizeydi Escatel (Master Carpenter)
Eder Agular
Jacob Epkar
David Duong
Emaly Carrillo
Des Perez
Sophia Cabacang
Gisselle Castro
Sound
Allison Castaneda Hernandez
Noah Gloriani
Lights
Yartiza Soancraft
Nataly Rivas
Jennifer Gysbers
Stage Manager
Dorian Balmer
Costumes
Jaylenne Ramirez
Gabriela Melendrez-Gomez
Juliaana Ramirez
Vanessa Zamora
Jennifer Gysbers
Artist
Miguel Chavez '23
Alex Vu
Show Summary
"Hadestown" is a haunting, jazz-inflected folk opera by Anaïs Mitchell that reimagines the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, intertwining it with the story of King Hades and Persephone, our world is set in a steampunk gothic realm inspired by New Orleans, and features a blend of blues, jazz, and folk music. The musical explores themes of love, loss, hope, faith, and the power of music. Under the all knowing guidance of Hermes Orpheus’ goes on a mythical quest to overcome Hades and regain the favor of his one true love, Eurydice.
"Hadestown" has been praised for its beautiful music, compelling storytelling, and powerful performances. The musical received fourteen Tony nominations won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical in 2019. After its origins as a DIY community theatre project in 2006 and a studio album in 2010, Hadestown electrified audiences with its 2016 world premiere at New York Theatre Workshop. The production then received its Canadian premiere at Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre in 2017 and then a 2018 sold-out engagement at London’s National Theatre. Hadestown opened on Broadway at the Walter Kerr Theatre on April 17, 2019, developed with and directed by Rachel Chavkin, starring Reeve Carney, André De Shields, Amber Gray, Eva Noblezada and Patrick Page.
