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 journey to the underworld and back through the retelling of a haunting Greek tragedy. Inspired by traditions of classic American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz, Hadestown pits industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience.

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell

Directed by Terra Hodge

Presented by RLT’s Teens on Stage and Teens Backstage. Learn more about the TOS/TBS Program.

HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Corp. www.concordtheatricals.com

Art © by SpotCo

Click here to access the Hadestown program!

Photo by Dennis R. Berfield

What does “Teen Edition” mean?

Hadestown: Teen Edition is a full-length adaptation by the original authors specifically created to make the show accessible and appropriate for family audiences aged 10 and up through the removal of mature content themes. It maintains the original story and high quality production elements, including professional sets, costumes and a full orchestra. Our production features some of the best and brightest high school performers from all over the Triangle.

Hadestown out & about!

WRAL Morning Interview

On July 16, Terra Hodge (Director), Carson Ohrel (“Orpheus”), and Kendall Wardsworth (“Eurydice”) spoke with WRAL’s Michelle Mackonochie about our production. Link to the interview coming soon!

CBS 17 Feature Story

Thanks to Greg Funderburg and the team at CBS 17 for coming out to Hadestown tech rehearsal on July 19! Check out their coverage of our show in the video below:

My Carolina TV Interview

On July 21, My Carolina aired an interview featuring Lexi Hopkins (“Persephone”) and David Emmanuel (“Hades”). We had a great time chatting with Amber and Trent about Hadestown! Watch the interview here on their website or below:

WHUP Radio Interview

Listen to the WHUP FM Lights Up! interview (begins around 30:13 mark) from Wednesday, July 23, to hear Carson Ohrel (“Orpheus”), Noah Medlin (“Hermes”), Liz Sanford (Choreographer), and Alyssa Petrone (Stage Manager) chat with Wayne Leonard ahead of Hadestown‘s opening weekend!

Sponsors

Thanks to our show sponsors, Mindtracs and Talk It Out NC!