Hadestown: Teen Edition Main Stage Production (Two Weeks)

Hadestown offers performers an exciting opportunity to explore musical theater as they delve into performing one of the “hottest” musicals presently on Broadway and around the world! Hadestown is currently only available to license for high school programs, so this unique opportunity is just for teenagers. Hadestown is a Tony-winning Broadway musical that weaves together the Greek myths of Orpheus and Eurydice with that of Hades and Persephone. Set in a post-apocalyptic, Depression-era-inspired world, the musical explores themes of love, faith, doubt, and the conflict between industry and nature. Please note that not all performers will receive the part of their choice but they will be given lots of stagetime and performance experience.

Early Audition: Saturday, May 30th 10-11:30 a.m. If students are unable to attend, a remote audition will be available.

Extra Rehearsal and extended class times: Thursday, June 18th 5:45 p.m. and Saturday, June 20th 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Shows: Thursday, June 25th 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Friday, June 26th 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Performers must go home between shows

Teacher Bio: Neil Truglio is a Tony-nominated professional theatre and film artist/educator based in Denver, Colorado. He currently serves as the Artistic Director of Benchmark Theatre as well as the Technical Theater Director at Kent Denver School. His work has been seen across stages in Denver, including the Bellco Theatre, Benchmark Theatre, Buntport Theatre, and Curious Theatre to name a few, and his film works have played at festivals across the globe including Tribeca Film Festival, AFI Dallas, Rotterdam Film Festival, American Film Festival in Poland and many more.

Teacher Bio: Brandon Joseph has directed musical theater during Summer at KDS for the past nine years and has directed over 30 productions in his career. He loves the passion and drive that this program brings in all areas of dance, acting, and singing. His goal for campers is to feel united in creativity, and he builds an atmosphere for campers of all abilities to feel successful along with a sense of belonging in a fun camp experience with extra programming like dress-up days and community breakfasts. Brandon received his B.M. in Vocal Performance and a Minor in Dance from the University of Northern Colorado. Professionally he performed in NYC at Carnegie Hall, and his last credit was with the DCPA where he performed in The Christians. While teaching music and drama at Aspen Country Day School (‘17-’20) he also served on the Board of Directors at Aspen Community Theater. He currently teaches and is the Director of Performing and Visual Arts at Cathedral School for Boys in San Francisco.

Room: Mail Stage Subject: Musical Theater Time: 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Materials Fee: $185

Lunch can be purchased through Kent Denver for all classes below 50 in number. Students may bring their own lunch.