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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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DIRECTOR'S NOTE
Hadestown tells us at the top that what we are about to witness is a sad song. A tragedy that we are going to sing again and again in hopes that it turns out differently next time.
As we prepared this show, I've continued to be impressed with its heart and message. In a world full of contention and rage and fear, we must persevere and continue to hope for a better future. That love should be the most powerful force in our lives. That if we put our hands together and rise up we can make positive change in the world and in our lives. Hadestown asks us to confront our problems head on by extending our hands out in love.
The product you see onstage tonight is the result of many hands. Not just those listed in the program, but the processes of parents who rearranged their lives to support their children, ushers who volunteer their time to greet you with a smile, and members of the community who support the theatre and education programs at PHS not just with their time, talent, or donations, but with their presence.
We meet each other at the theatre to bask in that energy; to be in conversation with our community, and to give and receive attention and support. Thank you for being here with us. You complete our craft with your invaluable contribution of showing up and being exactly who and what you are.
We raise our cups to you. Enjoy the show.
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
Meet the Company
Wes Howser
ORPHEUS
Wes (12) has loved performing on the PHS stage, where he has appeared as Dmitri (Anastasia), Pippin (Pippin), Father (Children of Eden), the Caterpillar (Alice By Heart), Reuben (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), and Grover (The Lightning Thief). Wes was awarded Best Supporting Actor at the 2025 Region Drama Competition. In his spare time, Wes enjoys playing the guitar, soccer, shooting skeet, and snowboarding. He is sad to be leaving his friends, but is ready to give his voice a break from all these high notes!
Lucy Tanner
EURYDICE
Lucy (11) is excited to be in this production alongside her cast! This is her third year at PHS and she loves any chance to be involved in theater both on and off the stage. Her favorite roles include Lily (Anastasia), Beth (Little Women), and Ursula (The Little Mermaid). Offstage Lucy has been involved in drill and cheer and enjoys painting, shooting, and sculpting. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Adam Howser
HERMES
Adam (12) is thrilled to appear on stage at PHS once more. He has previously enjoyed roles as Vlad (Anastasia), Lewis (Pippin), Cain/Japheth (Children of Eden), Alfred/White Rabbit (Alice By Heart), Simeon (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), and Luke (The Lightning Thief). Adam is a two time recipient of the Best Actor award at Region Drama Competition (24 & 25) and won Best Actor at UHSAA State Drama Competition in 2025. He loves weight lifting, skiing, cardistry, and composing songs on the piano. Adam will always appreciate the skills and memories Parowan theater has given him throughout the years.
Rustyn Mackelprang
HADES
Rustyn (11) has loved performing in every spring and fall musical since the eighth grade, with highlights being Joseph (ATATDC), Alice by Heart, Children of Eden, Pippin, Anastasia, and now Hadestown. Rustyn is a very involved student, a tri-sport athlete, and enjoys video games, and whipcracking.
Devonney Bingham
PERSEPHONE
Devonney (10) is proud to have overcome her fear of being a theater kid and has since loved her roles at PHS! She has performed as Storyteller (Children of Eden), Marfa (Anastasia), and now as Persephone. Devonney is an accomplished writer and likes to spend her time reading, cooking, drawing, and listening to music.
Belle Staheli
FATE 1
Belle (11) has been involved in several school activities at Parowan High School, including cheerleading and drill team. Hadestown marks her sixth musical, with her most recent role being Anya (Anastasia). Previous roles include Fastrada (Pippin) and Aphra (Children of Eden). She is also deeply involved in music, with the violin as her primary instrument, which she has played for over five years. She is thrilled to share this performance with you!
Abigail Mason
FATE 2
Abbie (11) is so excited to be part of this production of Hadestown. This is her fifth show, and she has loved performing with such a talented cast. Most recently, Abbie appeared as the Dowager Empress (Anastasia). Outside of theater, she participates in several school clubs, enjoys spending time with friends, traveling, and reading. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Kaleb Kohler
FATE 3
Kaleb (11) is a dedicated high school theater performer with a strong passion for storytelling and live performance. He has experience both on stage and behind the scenes, bringing energy, creativity, and commitment to every production he is part of. This is Kaleb’s eighth production at PHS, including Once Upon a Mattress, Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief, and Alice by Heart as an ensemble member. And more recently as Baker/Naphtali (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), Able/Ham (Children of Eden), Charlemagne (Pippin), and Gleb (Anastasia). Kaleb is excited to be part of Hadestown and strives to grow as a performer and collaborator. Enjoy the show!
Talmage Horton
WORKER
Talmage (11) has enjoyed the opportunity to perform in the theater program over the past year. He has been in 2 previous performances: Pippin and Anastasia. He enjoys other activities at Parowan High such as playing the trombone and competing in Track & Field.
Drew Nelson
WORKER
Drew (9) has been involved in 5 plays while in high school. His favorite roles so far have been Player with Fire in Pippin and all his roles in Anastasia (Count Ipolitov, Drunk #3, and one of the Swan Lake dancers) which has been his favorite show so far. When he's not on stage he plays soccer and wrestles. He hopes you love this show.
Parker Carlisle
WORKER
Parker (8) enjoys doing musicals and playing musical instruments. He has done 6 musicals in 3 years and hopes to continue pursuing acting into the future. Outside of theatre, Parker is interested in legal debate and enjoys developing strong arguments and public speaking skills
Imogen Clark
WORKER
Imogen (10) is pleased as punch to be a part of the Hadestown cast. Clark has appeared in Anastasia, Pippin, Children of Eden, and Joseph (ATATDC). Clark spends all their free time hyper-focusing on new craft projects. Other hobbies include cosplaying, slaying, being an academic weapon, crushing the fashion scene, and completing random bidding that Mrs. B gives them.
McKensie Bonnett
WORKER
McKensie (10) has enjoyed performing in many high school and community shows, including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Children of Eden, and Anastasia. She loves to sleep, prefers cats to dogs, and her favorite book is Pride and Prejudice.
Brinn Tuttle
WORKER
Brinn (8) loves to be on the stage. She has been in nine productions, and most recently performed as Olga and the Swan Princess (Anastasia). She loves reading books and being with her family. Brinn also loves to play the piano and especially being in the mountains. She is excited to be in Hadestown and for all of the future opportunities to be on the Parowan High school stage!
Allie Mason
WORKER
Allie (9) is excited to return to the stage for her fourth show at Parowan High School. Some recent roles she's played include Tatiana and Countess Gregory in Anastasia, a Player in Pippin, and a Storyteller in Children of Eden. A dedicated multi-sport athlete, Allie balances her time between volleyball, track, and various school clubs. She is happy to be a part of this production and hopes you enjoy the show!
Addy Smith
WORKER
Addy (11) has been in six shows in her time at Parowan High School. Her favorites have been Anastasia and Pippin. Outside of school, Addy enjoys knitting, crocheting, driving, and writing. She is excited to perform in Hadestown and is already looking forward to future productions.
Lillee Sauter
WORKER
Lillee (11) has been in five productions at PHS, with favorites being Once Upon a Mattress, Pippin, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Her dream role is to be Katherine in Newsies. Lillee is the youngest of three siblings and loves living with her mom, grandparents, dog, and bunny. When she isn't doing plays, Lillee likes to read and hang out with her friends.
Alyana Huber
Run Crew
Sammy Jacobsen
Run Crew
Allie Nelson
Music Operator
Hayli Young
Spotlight Operator
Jay Bayles
Lightboard Operator
Noel Bauer
Director; Set & Costume Design
Noel has 20 years of theatre experience, ranging from community to professional. She graduated from SUU with a Bachelor of Science in Theatre Arts and English Education. Noel teaches Theatre and English here at Parowan High School, and has been really pleased that she gets to direct Hadestown as her 14th production. Also, for the last nine seasons, she has worked as the Summer Camp Coordinator for the Utah Shakespeare Festival’s Education Department.
Trevor Walker
Music Director
Mr Walker has been teaching in Parowan for 12 years and has music directed 18 musicals at the high school in his time here. In addition to teaching band, choir and musical theatre he is also active in the local community theaters as an actor and a music director. Favorite roles include Quasimodo (Hunchback) , Nicely-Nicely Johnson (Guys and Dolls), Father (Children of Eden), and Pippin (Pippin). He's so proud of our cast and is grateful for his wife and kids.
Libby Perry
Choreographer
Libby is a Parowan High School alumnus and is absolutely thrilled to be choreographing her 5th show for Parowan. She has choreographed Joseph, Alice by Heart, Children of Eden (as well as making all of the animal puppets), Anastasia, & now Hadestown. Libby has performed in former productions at Parowan High School, Utah Festival Opera, and American Crossroads Theatre. She is grateful for every single member of this cast, and you for coming to the show.
Anaïs Mitchell
Author
Anaïs Mitchell is a Vermont-based singer-songwriter and the Tony and Grammy award-winning creator of the Broadway musical Hadestown, for which she wrote book, music and lyrics. Hadestown won eight Tony Awards overall, including Best Musical, as well as the Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album. Mitchell was named to TIME’s prestigious TIME100 list in 2020, and her first book, Working on a Song – The Lyrics of Hadestown, was published by Penguin/Plume in the same year.
Dubbed by NPR as “one of the greatest songwriters of her generation,” Mitchell comes from the world of narrative folksong, poetry and balladry. Her Grammy-nominated recordings include her recent self-titled album Anaïs Mitchell (2022) and the self-titled debut of her folk-rock band Bonny Light Horseman (2020), whose third album will be released in 2024. Anaïs tours worldwide, and her music has featured in year-end best lists including NPR, The Wall Street Journal, MOJO, Uncut, The Guardian, The Sunday Times and The Observer.
Dylan Frank
Lighting Designer
Megan Harris
Fight Choreographer
Photos
SPECIAL THANKS TO-
Toni Robison
Bret Jacobsen
Bret Howser
Lindsey Howser
Jonathan Tanner
Blaine Davis
Julie Kohler
Maggie Topham
Becky Jensen
Tammi Miller
Matt Edwards
Josh Scott
Ace Hardware
Aubrey Tuttle
Ben Hohman
Utah Shakespeare Festival
