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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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Song List
Act I“Road to Hell” – Hermes and Company
“Any Way the Wind Blows” – Eurydice, Hermes, Fates and Workers
“Come Home with Me” – Orpheus, Eurydice, Hermes and Workers
“Wedding Song” – Orpheus, Eurydice and Workers
“Epic I” – Orpheus and Hermes
“Livin’ It Up on Top” – Persephone, Hermes, Orpheus, Eurydice and Workers
“All I've Ever Known” – Eurydice, Orpheus and Hermes
“Way Down Hadestown” – Hermes, Persephone, Hades, Eurydice, Fates and Workers
“A Gathering Storm” – Hermes, Orpheus, Eurydice, Fates and Workers
“Epic II” – Orpheus and Workers
“Chant” – Company
“Hey, Little Songbird” – Hades and Eurydice
“When the Chips Are Down” – Fates, Hermes, Eurydice and Hades
“Gone, I'm Gone” – Eurydice, Hermes and Fates
“Wait For Me” – Orpheus, Hermes, Fates and Workers
“Why We Build the Wall” – Hades, Persephone, Hermes, Eurydice, Fates and Workers
Act II
“Our Lady of the Underground” – Persephone, Hermes and Band
“Way Down Hadestown (Reprise)” – Hermes, Fates, Eurydice and Workers
“Flowers” – Eurydice
“Come Home with Me (Reprise)” – Orpheus and Eurydice
“Papers” – Hades, Persephone, Hermes, Eurydice and Orpheus
“Nothing Changes” – Fates
“If It's True” – Orpheus, Hermes and Workers
“How Long?” – Persephone and Hades
“Chant (Reprise)” – Hermes, Hades, Orpheus, Eurydice, Fates and Workers
“Epic III” – Orpheus and Company
“Promises” – Eurydice, Orpheus and Workers
“Word to the Wise” – Fates, Hermes, Orpheus and Hades
“His Kiss, The Riot” – Hades
“Wait for Me (Reprise)” – Company
“Doubt Comes In” – Orpheus, Eurydice, Fates and Workers
“Road to Hell (Reprise)” – Hermes, Eurydice, Persephone, Hades, Fates and Workers
“We Raise Our Cups” – Persephone, Eurydice, Hermes, Hades, Fates and Workers
“Exit Music” – Band
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Cast
Creative Team
Emily Hertzog
Sara Ogden
Izzy Johnson
Birdie Fry
Gwyneth Parker
Chloe Shaddeau
Z Poor
Annalee Keller
Orissia Cruz
Barret Davis
Marlow Walker
Mikhail Abramowitz
David Harris
Alivia Anderson
Adalina Johnson
Maisie Rhoda
Peregrine Stoldt
Rory Chandler
Leyton Dellemonache
Willow Conant
Reagan McIver
Landan Hawks
Alyssa Schneider
AJ Schwartz
Mira Reilmann
Mennah Elhemi
Acacia White
Avi Lauritz
Ollie Taylor
Kai Schneider
Juelz Martin
Birdie Croak
Maddie Maes
Natalie Thinnes
Emilia Mellizo Kroll
Langston Ziegler
Riley Juniper
Lucy Shepherd
Julia Richardson
Dahlila Hayes
Haley Ruiz
Pit Orchestra
T.J. Atkinson - Violin
Branden Downing - Piano
Joshua Follett - Trombone
Nathan Hauck - Guitar
Morgan Huffman - Violin
Charli Lawler - Violin
Griffin Merrell - Violin
Masen Odell - Violin
Sophiya Quigley - Drums/Percussion
AJ Schwartz- Cello
B. Taylor Stucky - Train Whistle
Langston Ziegler - Bass Guitar
Director's Note
"To the world we dream about, and the one we live in now..."
I keep coming back to this line in the show, and the fact that Orpheus' toast is to both the world of our future AND the world of right now. Both. When I think about the chasm between the world we dream about and the one we live in now, I feel overwhelmed. How do we get there from here?
If you are reading this hoping that I have answers to that question, stop reading now. I have no idea. But I think it has something to do with generosity, creativity, abundance, and connections (told you I don't have any answers!).
I am lucky to be surrounded by generosity and abundance. I don't always feel it or appreciate it, but working with these students: it's right there. I want to thank the cast and company of this production for GIVING so much. So much of their time and hard work, but mostly giving of themselves. For artists, the work is puting what's inside on the outside, and that is terrifying. So thank you for being courageous and fighting for your show.
I am thankful for such a generous team of artists to work with. Thank you Bennett, David, Brandon, Sierra, and Savannah for all you have given to these students and this show. A huge thank you to Avery and Kari, who got me through this. I cannot do it without you two. For my parents, my children, and my wife, Melanie: you are the world I live in now AND the world I dream about. Both.
"Life is a feast, but everywhere people are starving." This saying is meant to be figurative, but recent events have made it far more literal than anyone wants to look at. Please help support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, and other glabal and local organizations supporting the most vulnerable in our community. Donate to the Food Bank, and local businesses that are supporting furloughed federal workers, SNAP recipients, and others struggling in their own Hadestowns. Be generous of spirit and stuff.
This show is about light and shadow, love and fear, up above and down below. Find light and warmth in a cold world, and then share it. Remember that all that you give, you also give to yourself.
I learned that from a friend of mine...
JS
November 2025
Meet the Company
Jon Quass
Jon Quass is a 10th grader and is excited to play his first leading role at PHS as Orpheus. Jon previously appeared in the ensemble of Anastasia, in which he played the role of Count Ipolitov. Before that Jon performed many roles in children's theatre (Noco Theatrix) including Shrek the Musical, A Chorus Line, Finding Nemo, Willy Wonka, and Moana to name a few. Jon would like to thank his parents for their endless support and encouragement throughout his theatre journey. Jon loves being a part of this company, and hopes you enjoy the show!
Lexi Francel
Lexi Francel is in her junior year at Poudre Highschool. Some of Lexi's favorite previous roles include Jane Seymour in Six: Teen edition (PHS), and Maria Romanov in Anastasia (PHS). Lexi would like to thank her family and friends for all of their support throughout this show process. Lexi has really enjoyed working with this company, and hopes you enjoy the show!
Lennon Shipton
This is Lennon's 7th mainstage show at Poudre; you may recognize him from other Poudre productions such as Vlad from Anastasia, Kevin G. from Mean Girls, or Dr. Gray from Anatomy of Gray. He has always loved Greek Mythology, so being in a show based on it is very exciting. He'd like to thank Rick Riordan for writing the Percy Jackson series, which got him into the mythology.
Aurelia Zweygardt
Aurelia is a Junior, and this is her 5th mainstage production. Last spring, she was Anna of Cleves in Poudre's production of SIX: Teen Edition. Aurelia is thrilled to be taking the spotlight as Persephone. She would like to thank her parents, family and her friends for continuing to thoroughly support her. Aurelia loves this show with all of her heart, and is so excited to share it with you!
Annabelle LaPlante
Annabelle LaPlante (Hermes) is a senior at Poudre High School and is thrilled to be playing Hermes in Hadestown! She has previously appeared in Poudre High-school’s productions of Matilda(2022) and Mean Girls(2023). Annabelle has been performing in musical theatre since the age of seven, with past productions including Shrek the Musical, as well as performances in Alice in Wonderland, The Jungle Book, and Treasure Island. She would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her passion for theatre and cheering her on every step of the way!
Clare Beers
Clare is a sophomore and excited to be a part of this amazing cast! This is her first show at Poudre and she is so happy to show everyone this great show. Clare has been acting since she was 7 and does shows every summer. One of her favorite roles was Ella in Cinderella (Divabee Academy). She is so excited to welcome you all to Hadestown teen edition and she hopes you enjoy the show!
Ayla Chinn
This is Ayla’s 3rd production at poudre high school, she is thrilled to be part of Hadestown! she is very excited for everyone to see what she and this company have worked so hard on for past few weeks, some of her past shows were, Singing In The Rain Jr where she played the role of Kathy, Anastasia high school edition playing the Tsarina, as well as Newsies Jr where she was cast as Davey. She would like to thank her friends, family, and the cast and crew for their incredible support. Enjoy the show!
Charlee Reisenweber
This is Charlee's second show at PHS and she is so excited to be a part of this wonderful production. Some of her previous credits have been Anastasia (PHS) and Taming Of The Shrew (MSCS). Charlee has loved working with this company and hopes you enjoy the show and everyone's hard work!
Berlin Beadle
This is Berlin's 2nd show as an actor at Poudre. She has had a lot of fun learning new skills and gaining more knowledge on how theater works. She has gained so much more confidence in what she does and she is super grateful for all the connections she has made through theater.
Ethan Boggs
This is Ethan’s 4th show at Poudre, you may recognize him as Gleb from Poudre’s production of Anastasia or an ensemble member from this year’s summer musical, Les Miserables. He loved acting and can’t wait to share this show with him.
Calen Clapp
Calen is entering his senior year at Poudre high school. A few of His proudest roles at Poudre have been Bruce in Matilda, Coach Car in Mean Girls, and Dimitry in Anastasia. He is honored to work with an incredible company on this show. Calen is also grateful for Friends and family and their unending support Throughout all his shows.
Bella Gammage
Bella Gammage is a sophomore at Poudre High School and appears as a Worker in Hadestown. This is her third production thus far in highschool. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Alaina Hendricks
This is Alaina second production but first time acting! In a previous show (SIX) she was a costumer. Now she is super exited to be on stage singing and dancing! She would love to thank her parents and her brother for their ongoing support and love. She feels at home in theatre, and hopes that you enjoy the show!
Avery Hicks
This is Avery's second year in Poudre theatre and third production with this company! Some of her previous roles include Antigone in Antigone (Debut Theatre) and Ensemble in Anastasia (Poudre Theatre). She wants to thank her family and friends for supporting her passion for theatre. She loves this company and has been working hard with them, so she hopes you enjoy the show!
Emmie Jackson
Emmie is very excited to partake in this show and is happy to be working alongside her friends and fellow company mates. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Victoria Levick
Victoria Levick is a sophomore at Poudre Highschool who is for the first time taking part in an acting role. She has participated in 4 productions at this school, including Hadestown. Theatre is one of her passions, and something she is so excited to continue throughout high school as possibly after!
Delia Pena
Delia is a freshman excited to make her high school theatre debut as part of the ensemble! Before joining the drama program, she trained in ballet with Canyon Concert Ballet from the age of three and continues to nurture her love of performing arts through singing and playing piano. A graduate from St Joseph Catholic School, Delia also enjoys basketball, spending time with friends, and participating in her church youth group. She's thrilled to share the stage with such a talented cast and looks forward to many more productions to come!
MJ Scott-Donegan
This is MJ’s last musical at Poudre and for the first time ever he’s backed away from lighting and crew and has turned to acting. He’s learned a lot this show about the performing side of theatre and he’s excited to share this story with the community.
Sky Smith
Sky is so excited to be a part of Hadestown at Poudre! Her other roles at PHS Theatre include ensemble in Anastasia and Maggie in Anatomy of Gray. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support and encouragement throughout this process. Hadestown has been one of Sky's all-time favorite musicals since she was 10. She loves the music, the story, and the message. She really hopes you enjoy the show!
Emily Hertzog
Sara Ogden
Izzy Johnson
Birdie Fry
Gwyneth Parker
Chloe Shaddeau
Z Poor
Annalee Keller
Orissia Cruz
Barret Davis
Marlow Walker
Mikhail Abramowitz
David Harris
Alivia Anderson
Adalina Johnson
Maisie Rhoda
Peregrine Stoldt
Rory Chandler
Leyton Dellemonache
Willow Conant
Reagan McIver
Landan Hawks
Alyssa Schneider
AJ Schwartz
Mira Reilmann
Mennah Elhemi
Acacia White
Avi Lauritz
Ollie Taylor
Kai Schneider
Juelz Martin
Birdie Croak
Maddie Maes
Natalie Thinnes
Emilia Mellizo Kroll
Langston Ziegler
Riley Juniper
Lucy Shepherd
Julia Richardson
Dahlila Hayes
Haley Ruiz
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Costumer Snippets
So. Hadestown!
We had seen a few productions of this show—including the traveling Broadway version and a few high school and community theatre efforts. But of course the costume crew wanted to help build this wonderful show by finding our own path.
As directors, we pondered where this story might take place, in what time period—and how to visually present these unique gods and humans.
We finally stopped thinking so hard and everything seemed to evolve and move (again and again) into a kind of timeless direction.
Our three sassy Fates became Very Fancy (no old, grey ladies these!)-looking as though they might have stepped from the 1930’s….but then again, those boots? Not quite the same era.
Persephone’s dresses may resemble styles from the 1950’s, but upon closer look, there might be hints of a few different decades.
Hermes wears an interesting three-piece pinstripe suit—which is mostly classic. But wait…is that a corset she’s wearing?
Hades descends wearing a 40’s fedora and several shades and textures of black and burgundy. He also wears a Japanese print topcoat with a subtle ridged spine down the back. What?
Orpheus and Eurydice are in shabby mismatched pieces from several eras, the workers are in various dark working clothes—-and it all sounds confusing, right?
Yet we like how it all seems to work together in odd and interesting ways.
With fewer cast members this time, the costumers were able to spend more time on some entertaining details—such as hat design, embroidery, beadwork and jewelry making. Willow constructed the suit for Hermes and various pieces of jewelry. Leyton shared fascinating tidbits about mythology, while designing and embroidering the back of Hades vest. Alivia hand-sewed appliqué to Persephone’s dress. Rory, AJ, and Alyssa worked on the Fates. Maisie and Regan worked on hair and makeup as well as the costumes. Landan coordinated the workers, and artistic Peregrine color-matched and painted shoes and boots.
Thank you for your all your hard work costumers! You are wonderful, brilliant, hilarious and brave!
Thank you also to amazing Lindsay Shipton, who is our hair/wig and makeup director/designer. Much gratitude to Bennett Stucky who pulls wonderful music from our students, Savannah, our brand new and talented technical director, Avery Rudman who calmly just does everything beautifully, and David Lonowski, vocal director. And of course my deep appreciation always to Joel Smith, my good friend and co-conspirator.
And lastly, such gratitude and love to my family and my Don. Thank you for graciously putting up with this passion of mine, my long hours, and my seemingly endless theatre chatter and student stories.
Kari Armstrong
Costume director
Wish List
Plastic storage bins all sizes
Art paint brushes, craft supplies, acrylic craft paints
Rit Fabric Dyes (powder & liquid, regular and synthetic)
Old Sheets/muslin
Black sharpie markers all sizes
Glue guns/glue sticks
Buttons, notions, large snaps, thread
Fabric Scissors
Fabric—velvet, drapery, brocades (1 yard or more)
Prom/bridesmaids gowns
Crinolines/petticoats
Vintage clothing (pre-1970) gloves, hats, shoes, jewelry, slips
Hairspray
Makeup sponges
Tissues
Liquid hand soap
Gift cards for: Michaels, Life of the Party
Zippered Garment bags
Windex cleaning spray/spray cleaner/wipes
Ghiradelli 60% dark chocolate chips
Special Thanks
Thank You...
to the following individuals and businesses whose support
and generosity make our productions possible.
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PHS Administrators & Deans Chris Leonard, PHS Music Laurel Ladzinski Kim Witman & Justina Malm Alec Munoz, Ft. Collins HS Theatre Johnie Rankin & Karl Hermanson, CSU Department of Theatre Lindsay Shipton
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Isaac Morley & PHS TV Production students Gregg Osterhout Antonio and the PHS Custodial Team Don Cox Melanie, Jackson & Taryn Parent Meal & Intermission Volunteers |
and all the families and friends whose patience, flexibility and support make it all possible!
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