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Hadestown: Teen Edition

Grades 7-12

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Students in grades 7 through 12 this school year: Join us for our Troupe Spring 2026 Musical: Hadestown: Teen Edition! This show will be our first-ever youth theatre show accompanied by a full live band, and we will perform at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in the beautiful Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater.

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, this beguiling sung-through musical pits industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love.

Students must audition for this pre-professional advanced theatre group. 

Register Here!

Important Dates & Times

How to Prepare for Auditions (Required - Please Read!)

  • Fill out your student’s Registration Form.
  • Headshots and resumes are encouraged (but not required) and can be emailed to theatre@cfcarts.com at least 48 hours prior to your audition in PDF, JPG, or PNG format. If emailed late or in a different format, we may not be able to access your resume. Please do not bring hard copies to your audition.
  • Prepare and memorize two 16 to 32-bar selections: one from a musical theatre song in the style of the show, and one from a jazz or folk music selection in the style of the show. Please do not sing selections from any version of Hadestown. Please bring sheet music with full piano accompaniment, three-hole-punched, double-sided, and in a three-ring binder (please do not put music in page protectors.) An accompanist will be provided. Tracks may not be used. Students may not sing a cappella (without accompaniment.) If you need assistance locating appropriate sheet music, please contact us at theatre@cfcarts.com at least 48 hours before your audition (but preferably sooner!) and we will help you.
  • If you play an instrument, please bring your instrument and be prepared to demonstrate as we may or may not be able to incorporate some actor-musicians. Please note that the actor playing Orpheus will be asked to learn and play guitar for the following songs: Epic 1, 2, and 3, and some or all of Livin' it Up On Top and They Danced. Prior guitar knowledge is a plus, even if self-taught.
  • Students do not need to memorize any part of the script or prepare a monologue, but the script will be provided in advance as well as character descriptions and more resources. There will be no cold readings for those only auditioning for Hadestown as this show is sung-through with very little speaking.
  • Please bring a water bottle. Food and gum is not permitted.
  • Dance or athletic shoes required. No restrictive attire, open-toed shoes, flip-flops/sandals, heels, or skirts/dresses without leggings or shorts beneath.
  • Auditions, as well as rehearsals, are closed to parents and other visitors. For safety reasons, only students and approved staff/volunteers are permitted.
  • Students may choose to attend our Audition Prep Workshop on Wednesday, January 14, 5:30-7:30 PM at our audition and rehearsal location of First Congregational Church of Winter Park (225 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park FL 32789.). Students will gain familiarity with the shows and characters, have the opportunity to participate in a mock partial audition and receive feedback, and participate in a Q&A session with casting staff. You can register your student for the Audition Prep Workshop on their Registration Form and use the links below to pay. We offer a sibling discount for this workshop! Payment links will be made available closer to the auditions.
  • Coming up Wednesday, December 3 at 6 PM, we will be holding a brief virtual Q&A with leadership about spring shows including Hadestown, and we will also take questions about our summer camps and summer shows! We highly recommend that any parents of students auditioning for Hadestown, or students themselves, attend. No need to turn on your camera; you can just type in your questions if desired or just watch. You can also submit questions in advance to be answered during the session, anonymously or not. HERE is the Google Meet link. Click here to submit questions in advance (anonymously or not.)

Jan 14 | Audition Prep Workshop (Optional)

Want to snag a role in the Troupe for this pre-professional production? Students in grades 7-12 may choose to attend our Audition Prep Workshop, Wednesday, January 14 from 5:30-7:30 PM at our audition and rehearsal location of First Congregational Church of Winter Park (225 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park FL 32789.). Students will gain familiarity with the shows and characters, have the opportunity to participate in a mock partial audition and receive feedback, and participate in a Q&A session with casting staff. We offer a sibling discount for this workshop! Select the Workshop on your Registration Form to attend, or to register later, email theatre@cfcarts.com.

  • 1 student - $20
  • 2 siblings - $35
  • 3 siblings - $50

Jan 15 - 17 | Auditions (Required)

How to audition:

Auditions will take place on January 15-17 (callbacks for selected students January 18) at First Congregational Church of Winter Park (225 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789)

Students may audition for the Companies and Jr. Troupe Spring 2025 Play, James and the Giant Peach, at the same time if desired, although students will not be able to be in both productions (auditioning also for James and the Giant Peach does not negatively affect your chances of being cast in Hadestown.) Please click the link for more information!

Audition blocks:

Audition blocks are listed below, and you can select which one your student will attend on your student’s registration form. Students must stay for the duration of their audition block.

  • Block A1 - Thursday, January 15, 5:30-8 PM
  • Block A2 - Friday, January 16, 5:30-8 PM
  • Block B - Saturday, January 17, 9:30 AM-12 PM
  • Block C - Saturday, January 17, 1-3:30 PM
  • Block D - Saturday, January 17, 4-6:30 PM
  • Callbacks will be held for selected students on Sunday, January 18, sometime between 1-5 PM. Students will be informed of their callback status and exact call time by email no later than 10 PM on Saturday, January 17.

      Jan 18 | Callbacks (Audition Follow-Up)

      Callbacks will be held for selected students on Sunday, January 18, sometime between 1-5 PM. Students will be informed of their callback status and exact call time by email no later than 10 PM on Saturday, January 17.

      Jan 20 - Apr 24 | Rehearsals (Required)

      All students will rehearse on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays as called, anytime between 5:30-8 PM (occasionally slightly later as needed, especially closer to show week), primarily at First Congregational Church of Winter Park (225 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789) from Tuesday, January 20 through Friday, April 24. The full rehearsal schedule will be released by Friday, January 23. There will be no rehearsals Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 22 due to OCPS Spring Break.

      Not every performer will be called to every rehearsal! A full rehearsal schedule will be released after auditions by Friday, January 23. The number of rehearsals required will depend on the size of your student’s role.

      All performers must attend all rehearsals Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24 and all tech and dress rehearsals as listed below. No conflicts will be accepted. All cast must attend all scheduled tech and dress rehearsals and performances or they will not be able to perform.

      Apr 26 - 29 | Tech & Dress Rehearsals (Required)

      Tech and dress rehearsals will take place on Sunday, April 26 and Monday, April 27 at the rehearsal location, First Congregational Church of Winter Park (225 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789) and Tuesday, April 28 and Wednesday, April 29 at the performance location, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater (445 South Magnolia Avenue Orlando, FL 32801.) Specific call and release times will be determined by the time the schedule is released on Friday, January 16, but students must have all evenings free and fully available on those dates from 5 PM onwards.

      Apr 30 - May 2 | Performances (Required)

      Performances will take place on Thursday, April 30 at 7 PM, Friday, May 1 at 7 PM, and Saturday, May 2 at 2 PM and 7 PM at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater (445 South Magnolia Avenue Orlando, FL 32801.) Specific call and release times will be determined by the time the schedule is released on Friday, January 16, but students must have evenings free and fully available on Thursday, April 30 and Friday, May 1 from 5 PM onwards, and all day free and fully available on Saturday, May 2.

      Audience members may purchase in-person tickets on the Dr. Phillips Center website starting in January 2026.

      All cast must attend all scheduled tech and dress rehearsals and performances or they will not be able to perform.

      Info

      Tuition

      There is a seasonal $35 registration fee per student, which covers all enrollments in Youth Theatre Programs from January through May 2025. Registration Fees are now a part of the overall tuition cost! If your student participates in more than one production with us in a season, you will be sent a special coupon code that will subtract the $35 registration fee from your student’s tuition payment - it’s a “thank you” from us!

      Tuition for all performers is $335 (scholarships and payment plans available; see below.)

      There are four ways to cover tuition:

      • Complete the tuition payment in full via the payment form. Troupe will receive an email with instructions following auditions for those selected - payment may not be made in advance. You may also bring cash or a check (made out to CFCArts) to your student’s rehearsal (please email theatre@cfcarts.com to confirm that you will be bringing payment in person.) Payment is due no later than Monday, January 26.
      • Reach out to theatre@cfcarts.com to set up a tuition payment plan of three installments. The first installment will be due no later than Monday, January 26, the second installment no later than Monday, February 23, and the third and final installment Monday, April 13, two weeks prior to the beginning of tech week. Students must have tuition paid in full to perform in the production. Installment payments may be made via the payment form or by bringing cash or a check (made out to CFCArts) to your student’s rehearsal (please email theatre@cfcarts.com to confirm that you will be bringing payment in person.)
      • Complete the Financial Assistance Application as a part of your student’s Registration Form to be considered for a need-based scholarship for this program. Any remaining balance for your student’s tuition will be due no later than Monday, April 13. Students must have their remaining tuition balance paid in full to perform in the production. Payment of the remaining balance may be made via the payment form or by bringing cash or a check (made out to CFCArts) to your student’s rehearsal (please email theatre@cfcarts.com to confirm that you will be bringing payment in person.)
      • CFCArts is a Florida Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES, formerly Gardiner Scholarship) direct pay provider, and the FES can be used to cover program tuition. Simply include your student’s FES ID number on their Registration Form and we will begin the process following casting.

          Financial Assistance

          There are two options for financial assistance:

          • Complete the Financial Assistance Application as a part of your student’s Registration Form to be considered for a need-based scholarship for this program. Any remaining balance for your student’s tuition will be due no later than Monday, March 23. Students must have their remaining tuition balance paid in full to perform in the production. Payment of the remaining balance may be made via the payment form or by bringing cash or a check (made out to CFCArts) to your student’s rehearsal (please email theatre@cfcarts.com to confirm that you will be bringing payment in person.)
          • CFCArts is a Florida Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES, formerly Gardiner Scholarship) direct pay provider, and the FES can be used to cover program tuition. Simply include your student’s FES ID number on their Registration Form and we will begin the process following casting.

          Service Project

          Central Florida Community Arts exists to serve and build community through the arts. With our mission in mind, our Youth Theatre Program students for each production have the opportunity to participate in a service project to benefit another non-profit organization in Central Florida - and to build friendships and bond with their castmates! These service projects are carefully selected to align with the message of the story that our students are telling on stage.

          For this production, representatives from our cast will be working with the organization Harvest Time International. Like Orpheus and Eurydice, many in our community experience hardships due to poverty, natural disasters, and more. Harvest Time distributes much needed supplies in times of disaster and supports our community by providing food, clothing, and household essentials. Representatives from our cast will visit Harvest Time on Saturday, February 21, from 10 AM-12 PM to volunteer sorting and readying supplies for families in need! With "times being what they are, hard and getting harder all the time", we know that helping our neighbors in need is essential to being a part of the Central Florida community.

          Casting Policies

          Please click here for a thorough review of our casting policies.

          Staff

          Click here to meet the Hadestown staff! (coming soon)

          Registration

          Please follow these steps to register your student.

          • Please register for an audition, or to participate without auditioning, by filling out the Registration Form.
          • Make the $35 seasonal registration fee payment, and if applicable, payment for the Audition Prep Workshop via the payment form.

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