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This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. 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 hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Inspired by traditions of classic American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz, Mitchell’s beguiling sung-through musical pits industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love.“A ‘Teen Edition’ title, does not an easy show make,” says co-director, Toph Ortiz. “If you’re unfamiliar, Hadestown is a folk opera which means the entire show is set to music- a difficult and exciting task! This ‘Teen Edition’ is exactly the same, with very minor lyric adjustments to better serve the youth actors. We are also proud to have our cast performing alongside a live band- featuring talents from across the Central Valley- which is an integral component to this piece.” Hadestown: Teen Edition will be Toph Ortiz and Claudio Laso’s first SACTeen production but are very familiar with the directing seat. This production marks their third collaboration at SAC, co-directing past productions of Ride the Cyclone and Alice by Heart. “Working with this cast of teenagers has been inspiring. They’ve been focused and hardworking this entire process. They understand the weight of this story, the impact it can have on people. ” adds co-director Claudio Laso. “We’re all working hard to make this show something of our own. Something that each one of us is proud of.”
This production consists of two casts of principal roles who have alternating performances. Our first group, dubbed the Songbird Cast, consists of Harrison Dunker (Hermes), Myah Garcia (Eurydice), Grant Wilkins (Hades), Jenna Thiesen (Persephone), Olivia Monson, Em Monson, Pasha Cruz (The Fates). Our second group, the Rattlesnake Cast, is made up of Liam Bradford (Hermes), Rose Lily Muniz (Eurydice), Giovanni Cantu (Hades), Maisie Van Vleet (Persephone), Sofia Garrett, Mattilyn Islas, Farrah Barron (The Fates). The rest of the cast will be performing at every performance, including Christine Honore (Orpheus), Allison Vang, Andres Preciado, Chloe Hoskins, Darienne Torres, Elle De La Torre, Emmy Pope, Evie Molina, Jaelyn Moon, Julia Avila, Lilianna Perez, Lily Ronsley-Johnson, Naomi Velasquez, Ruby Nesper, Brooklyn Reis, Sophia Barrios, Talyn Martinez, Zoie Palomo (Chorus).
SAC’s production of Hadestown: Teen Edition is led by Directors Toph Ortiz (Seussical, Alice By Heart, Ride The Cyclone) and Claudio Laso (Alice By Heart, Evil Dead The Musical, Ride The Cyclone), assistant directed by Chloé Mae Tabor, with Vocal Direction by Ke’Lea Flowers, Music Direction by Jordan Williams, Costume Design by Levi Hills & Liliana Herrington, Hair and Makeup by Liliana Herrington & Levi Hills, Choreography by Toph Ortiz & Claudio Laso, Set Design by Nicolette Andersen, Sound Design by Adrian Oceguera, Lighting Design by Vinny Galindo, Toph Ortiz as Property Master, and Dramaturgy by Renee Newlove. The production Stage Managers are MO’nique Montes and Glenda Stewart.
This production also includes a live band including the talents of Jordan Williams (Conductor/Keyboard), Alexandra Ruiz (Cello), Trevor Kubose (Guitar), Jack Landseadel (Trombone), Alexis Holladay (Bass), Christian Seguar (Violin), Ethan Foster (Drums).
HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION runs for three weekends, and includes performances on:
Friday August 15, 7:30pm- Songbird Cast
Saturday August 16, 2pm- Rattlesnake Cast
Saturday August 16th, 7:30pm- Songbird Cast
Sunday August 17, 2pm- Rattlesnake Cast
Friday August 22, 7:30pm- Rattlesnake Cast
Saturday August 23, 2pm- Songbird Cast
Saturday August 23, 7:30pm- Rattlesnake Cast
Sunday August 24 2pm- Songbird Cast
Thursday August 28, 7:30pm- Songbird Cast
Friday August 29, 7:30pm- Rattlesnake Cast
Saturday August 30, 2pm- Songbird Cast
Saturday August 30, 7:30pm- Rattlesnake Cast
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 PM, with additional 2:00 PM matinee performances planned for August 16th, August 23rd, August 30th and Sundays.
Tickets are available for purchase now at selmaartscenter.com or at the Selma Arts Center box office located at 1935 High Street, Selma, CA 93662. Box office hours are Monday - Wednesday 1PM-5PM.
Tickets are $19 Adults / $17 Seniors, Students, Military. Assigned seating. Wheelchair accessibility and seating will be available. Doors open half an hour before show time on normal performance. Tickets will also be available at the door for the same price until sold out.
Rated PG for mature themes.
For more information, call (559) 891-2238, email [email protected], or visit the Selma Arts Center website at selmaartscenter.com.
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