Hadestown: TEEN EDITION

Directed by Mary Clare Pelczynski

August 1st-3rd at the Fredgren Studio Theater

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Auditions

Roguish Players is proud to announce our Summer Musical: Hadestown TEEN EDITION

We are seeking actors age 15-19 to audition for this upcoming immersive production which will perform at the Fredgren Studio Theater on August 1st-3rd

Dates

Auditions - June 14th at George Mason Regional Library (or virtually upon request)

Callbacks - (by invitation ONLY) June 15th at Chantilly Regional Library

Rehearsals - Late June through Late July (to be built around schedules of the cast)

Tech - July 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st

Shows - August 1st, 2nd, 3rd

We are willing to work around most summer conflicts with our rehearsal schedule, feel free to reach out to us at roguishplayers@gmail.com if there are any conflicts you feel would impact your casting!

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How to Audition

Please register for an audition slot and complete the audition form, both linked below!

All Auditioners should prepare a 32 bar cut of a Musical Theater song in the style of the show, WITH a track (please no songs from Hadestown directly!) and be prepared to learn a dance combination.

Character Descriptions

  • Orpheus

    (Tenor with strong falsetto, range: D3-C5 (opt. Eb5))

    A passionate and idealistic musician, Orpheus believes in the transformative power of his music. He is after all the Son of Apollo, God of Music. His unwavering, arguably naive, optimism leads him on a perilous journey to the underworld to rescue his beloved Eurydice who he falls in love with at first sight. His character embodies the theme of love's enduring power and the role that artists play in society. 

  • Eurydice

     (Mezzo-Soprano, range: F#3-D5)

    Eurydice is a pragmatic and resilient young woman, shaped by the harsh realities of her upbringing that’s been riddled by poverty and hardship. Facing destitution, she makes a fateful decision to seek solace in Hadestown, setting the stage for Orpheus's quest. Eurydice's character highlights the struggles between survival and love, and the sacrifices we make in the face of adversity.  

  • Hades

    (Bass, range: F2-C#4)

    Hades is the powerful ruler of the underworld. He oversees Hadestown, an industrial fortress where the dead reside. His authoritative demeanour however masks a deep vulnerability that captivates audiences, especially when it comes to his relationship with his wife, Persephone.  

  • Persephone

    (Mezzo-Soprano/Alto, range: F3-C5)

    The vivacious and free-spirited goddess of spring, Persephone divides her time between the vibrant world above and the rather depressing realm below. Her annual descent into Hadestown marks the change of the seasons. 

  • Hermes

    (Tenor/Bass, range: C3-B4)

    Serving as our charismatic narrator, Hermes guides the audience through the unfolding story. As the messenger god, he provides insights, commentary, and a touch of comic relief, bridging the realms between the mortal and the divine.  

  • The Fates

    (Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, range E3-D5 (Fate 1 up to Eb5))

    A trio of enigmatic figures, the Fates weave the destinies of both gods and mortals. Together they offer cryptic warnings and observations, underscoring the themes of fate and freedom that ultimately permeate the musical. Their harmonious interventions add an extra sense of foreboding to the musical’s narrative. 

  • Workers

    (SATB)

    Spirits of labor and community, a physical and choral presence

A note on the Immersive Aspects:

This production will be an immersive production done ‘in the round’, meaning actors will be interacting with audience throughout the show during dances, songs, and other parts of the show. Alongside these interactions— actors will be serving them food and drinks before the show begins, and during intermission.