2025 Teen Intensive
This program offers students the opportunity to perform in a new Broadway hit show while honing their skills, expanding their stage experience, and elevating their overall performance abilities.
AGE REQUIREMENT: This program is for students ages 13 - 19. Participants must be at least 13 years old by June 30, 2025, and no older than 19 years old by July 20, 2025. This age requirement is a legal stipulation outlined in our rights agreement, and exceptions cannot be made.
AUDITION REQUIREMENT: Students must audition for acceptance into the Intensive Program. Audition materials and detailed instructions will be provided to participants via email on April 1. By signing up for an audition, students acknowledge that participation in the program includes accepting the role they are assigned in the production.
An audition sign-up will be emailed to you after you register.
PROGRAM COST: The cost for participation is $350 per student, which must be paid in full when you complete your online registration.
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REFUND POLICY:
Once a student has been cast in the production, no refunds will be issued.
Exceptions:
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If a student is not cast in the show, a full refund will be provided.
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If a student is dismissed due to unresolved behavioral concerns, no refund will be issued.
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COSTUME REQUIREMENTS: All students will be provided with costumes; however, they may be asked to supply basic costume pieces such as a solid-colored shirt, pants, or shoes to ensure proper fit within the production's limited timeframe.
SCHEDULE
Attendance at all rehearsals is required for all performers. Due to the intensive nature of the program and the demanding musical requirements, major scheduling conflicts may not be accommodated for those cast in the production. Below is a tentative schedule for the intensive.
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VETERANS PARK EVENT CENTER
(Location for rehearsals, the workshop, and auditions)
UPTOWN THEATER
(Performance Venue)
PRE-AUDITON WORKSHOP (OPTIONAL)
Saturday, June 21 - 8:45AM - 12:00PM at the Vet Center
Students will be given the opportunity to workshop their audition pieces for feedback, get a sneak peek at the dance call, and even take free headshots for those who need them with Kris Ikejiri. More information about the workshop will be e-mailed to auditioners with the Audition Prep Packet on April 1.
PARENT MEETING - (REQUIRED)
Sunday, June 29 - 2:00 - 4:30PM at the Vet Center
Parents of students ages 13 - 17 will be required to attend a mandatory parent meeting with their child to go over expectations and protocols for the intensive. Students ages 18 - 19 do not have to bring a parent but are required to be present at the meeting as well. We will also do costume fittings and pass out librettos at this time.
AUDITIONS - (REQUIRED)
Saturday, June 28 from 8:45AM - 11:00AM
Students will be required to audition, do a short monologue from the show, and perform a dance combo. Music and sides will be provided in an audition packet that will be emailed to participants on April 1. The tentative audition schedule is listed below;
Vocal and Reading Auditions: 8:45AM - 11:00AM
Dance Call: 11:15AM - 12:00PM
Callbacks as Needed: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Students will be informed of their role by 8:00PM on Saturday, June 28
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AUDITION SIGN-UPS:
You are required to sign up for one audition slot. A link will be emailed to you to sign up for an audition time after you register for the intensive.
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SHOW SYNOPSIS
Hadestown is a Tony Award-winning musical by Anaïs Mitchell that intertwines the Greek myths of Orpheus and Eurydice and Hades and Persephone. Set in a stylized, mythical world, the story follows Orpheus, a passionate musician, as he embarks on a treacherous journey to the underworld to rescue his love, Eurydice. Meanwhile, Hades rules over Hadestown, an industrial underworld where the dead are bound to eternal labor, while his wife, Persephone, longs for the warmth of the world above. Through a powerful blend of folk, jazz, blues, and theatrical storytelling, Hadestown explores themes of love, fate, power, and sacrifice, reminding us that some stories are worth telling—no matter how they end.
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AVAILABLE ROLES
Orpheus: A lyre-playing poet, both gifted and naïve. Vocal range: Tenor with strong falsetto, spanning D3 to C5 (optional up to Eb5).
Eurydice: A runaway who is both tough and vulnerable. Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano/Alto, from F#3 to D5.
Hades: The compulsive industrialist and ruler of Hadestown. Vocal range: Bass, from F2 to C#4.
Persephone: Queen of nature and the seasons, characterized as a lush. Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano/Alto, spanning F3 to C5.
Hermes: A charismatic guide and storyteller, serving as a mentor to Orpheus. Vocal range: Tenor/Baritone, from C3 to B4.
The Fates: Three sisters who are both vicious and delightful, acting as the voices in one's head. Their vocal ranges are Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, and Alto, covering E3 to D5 (with Fate 1 reaching up to Eb5).
Workers: Representing the spirits of labor and community, they provide a physical and choral presence. The ensemble is flexible and expandable, accommodating various vocal parts (SATB).
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mallory Roelke at MRoelke@artsgp.org
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