Encore is excited to present Anaïs Mitchell's haunting folk opera, Hadestown Teen Edition. Hadestown Teen Edition tells the mythical tale of Orpheus as he embarks on a quest to defy Hades and reclaim the love of his life, Eurydice.

Directed by Rhett Guter

AGES 13-18

Auditions: August 8th - Callback August 10th
at Electric Theater

Performances: September 26th - October 3rd at the Electric Theater;

Come prepared to sing a 60 second cut from Hadestown or from a song from a Broadway musical that reflects the style of Hadestown. It's essential that your selection is from a Broadway show, ensuring it aligns with the musical's distinctive atmosphere and storytelling.

please bring a headshot and résumé to auditions in addition to uploading them on your registration

The cost to participate is *$330 plus $20 Admin / T-Shirt Fee

August 8th
6:00pm at Electric Theater

Auditions

August 10th
9:00am - Noon at Electric Theater

Callbacks

August 12th - September 25th
6:00-9:30 pm
Saturdays 9:00am-1:00pm
at St George Academy

Rehearsals

September 26th - October 3rd
at the Electric Theater

Performance

$330
+ $20 Admin / T Shirt Fee

$350

Fee

Multi-child discounts offered, click here for details.

What is the participation fee? Learn more here

Meet your team!

Photo of Rhett Guter, director of Encore Performing Arts productions of A Christmas Carol - A New Musical and Hadestown High School Edition

Rhett Guter

DIRECTOR

Rhett Guter is an actor and choreographer whose passion is collaboration in theatre arts and story telling. Currently based in New York, he has worked on myriad projects all over the country from Shakespeare, to musical theatre, to new works. Rhett received his training at Southern Utah University in Dance Performance and Musical Theatre. His most recent milestone includes co-writing and creating A Christmas Carol - A New Musical.

Photo of Vanessa Sierra, the Vocal Director for Encore Performing Arts production of Hadestown High School Edition

Vanessa Sierra

VOCAL DIRECTOR

Vanessa made her Broadway debut this year in the musical A Beautiful Noise, captivating audiences with her powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence. Her regional credits include Anita in West Side Story at Marriott Theatre (Jeff Award nomination) and Rebecca, understudying Gloria Estefan, in On Your Feet! at Paper Mill Playhouse. Vanessa is celebrated for her versatility and continues to shine as a rising star in the world of musical theater.

Mike Winslow - Music Director for Hadestown with Encore Performing Arts

Mike Winslow

MUSIC SUPERVISOR

Mike Winslow is an educator and a musician with a passion for musical theater. He has been involved in local and professional theater companies for over 20 years. He has performed professionally in pit orchestra’s at Tuacahn and the Utah Shakespeare Festival. As a music educator, he was the music supervisor for numerous productions at Desert Hills High School. He most recently worked as music director for Encores 2023 Production of A Christmas Carol - A New Musical. Mike has a B.S in Music Education from Southern Utah University and a M.M from Boston University.

With the production and presentation of Hadestown Teen Edition we are revisiting Encore’s successful SHOW WITH A PRO program.

Show with a Pro combines the incredible talents of seasoned and accomplished professionals with the up and coming generation of young and promising future professionals. 

These professionals are cast in a few key roles in our show and serve as mentors to the younger actors in the cast. Our professionals include Rhett Guter, Vanessa Sierra and more guest mentors.


Learn more about our Show with a Pro program