Musical Theater

Hadestown (Teen Edition) NOW ENROLLING!

Directed by Samantha Mirabal & Sofia Barrera

Ages 13 – 18

Rehearsals Friday Evenings: 4:00 – 6:00 PM, starting on February 12, 2027

15 Weeks of Rehearsals

Performances: Saturday, May 22 & Sunday, May 23, 2027

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.

Hadestown: Teen Edition is presented through a special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

Cancellation & Refund Policy:
All payments made for participation in our musical theater productions are non-refundable. In the event of participant cancellation for any reason, no refunds will be issued. However, a credit may be applied toward a future production at The Performer's Academy, subject to availability and approval. Credits must be used within 6 months of the original purchase date and are not transferable.

Musical Theater FAQ

  • Yes. Both students with us and non-students can enroll in our musicals.

  • Junior musicals are well-known musicals adapted for performance by students in grades K-9. These shows are usually 60/70 minutes long and feature music adapted for developing voices and kid-friendly scripts.

  • Yes, every performer is required to audition. Auditions take place on the first day of rehearsal. Students should prepare 16 bars (approximately 30 seconds) of a song from the show or another musical.

    In addition to singing, students will perform a short acting excerpt from the musical and learn a brief dance combination from the show during the audition.

    Our directors will take notes and ask students which roles they are interested in auditioning for. While requesting a role does not guarantee they will be cast in that part, our creative team is committed to placing each child in a role that best suits their strengths and allows them to shine.

    Please note: a positive attitude, preparedness, and consistently arriving on time to rehearsals are all taken into consideration throughout the rehearsal process and play an important role in casting decisions.

  • Students need to have the appropriate footwear and dancewear for rehearsals. (Dance shoes, dance attire.)

  • Parts are given out on week two of rehearsals. We want to emphasize that every role in the show is significant and valuable, and we aim to provide a positive and inclusive experience for all our performers.

    We encourage all participants to be team players, open to exploring new roles and challenging themselves. While we understand that everyone has a specific part in mind, we encourage all participants to be open to exploring new roles and challenging themselves. We believe that each performer has the potential to shine in any role they are given.

  • Yes we do! We are vendors with the following Charters:

    Inspire [Pacific Coast Academy, Mission Vista Academy, Cabrillo Point Academy & Granite Mountain Charter School], Excel Academy, iLead, Blue Ridge Academy, Sky Mountain, & Suncoast Preparatory Academy.

  • Yes, we do!

Our Directors

Samantha Mirabal

DIRECTOR

Sofia Barrera

DIRECTOR