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Hadestown: Teen Edition is a unique twist on the Greek myth of the young musician Orpheus, played by Aiden Blow ’25, and his lover Eurydice, played by Kylie Corrigan ’25. In the musical, Eurydice descends into Hadestown, the industrial underworld ruled by Hades, the god of the dead, in search of escape from poverty and the cold. There, she becomes one of the countless workers trapped in relentless labor, toiling under Hades’ rule in a mechanized, factory-like world.  Determined to save her, Orpheus journeys to Hadestown, but Hades, played by Lars Han ’27, refuses to let her go. Moved by Orpheus’s song and the pleas of his wife, Persephone — played by Wulf Gooding ’25 — Hades offers them a chance to leave, under one heartbreaking condition: Orpheus must lead Eurydice out without ever looking back.

The ensemble of sixteen actors did a fantastic job bringing this show to life. Nearly the entire production was sung, with more than thirty-five musical numbers. Nathan Kikonyogo ’25 plays Hermes, the messenger of the gods and narrator of the tale, seamlessly guiding the audience between worlds. Rowan Lehmann ’27, Ming McCarter ’25, and Sabrina Salazar ’28, who play The Fates, act as an omnipresent force, shaping the characters' destinies and offering cryptic wisdom to both the audience and the gods.

Hadestown is an eight-time Tony Award-winning musical with music, lyrics, and book by Anaïs Mitchell. This ambitious production came to life on the Hard Auditorium stage under the direction of Pomfret Theater Director Chip Lamb and Assistant Director Gavin Flood. For Lamb, this marks his final musical before retirement, making the production even more special. The cast delivered stirring performances of the New Orleans jazz, folk, and blues-influenced musical numbers under the guidance of Music Director and Conductor Dr. Ryan Burns, with immersive sound design by Music Teacher Mackenzie Christensen.

The choreography, by Director of Dance Nina Joly, involved intricate circular movements, visually reinforcing the endless cycle of life and death and the characters’ struggles. The elaborate sets, built by Lamb and Artist-in-Residence JP Jacquet, immersed the audience in the contrasting worlds of Hadestown and the living. The use of dynamic, colorful lighting further enhanced the underworld’s haunting allure, while costuming by Elizabeth Jacquet helped distinguish the weary workers from the gods who rule over them.

"The story of Hadestown deals with big questions, and kids want to grapple with those questions," says Lamb. "They want to ask them, think about them, and tell a story that explores them. It’s how we, as human beings, find community." The cast was eager to bring this production to the stage, connecting deeply with its poetic lyrics and themes.

This incredible show about fate, love, and perseverance resonated deeply with the audience, earning a well-deserved standing ovation. The cast and crew should be immensely proud of their dedication, talent, and the unforgettable performance they delivered — one that warmed the audience on a cold winter night.
 

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