The fall musical, Hadestown, took place on November 21-23 in the Mitchell Performing Arts Center. The show featured a cast of 14 students. The narrative retells a classic myth, intertwined with complex historical context and a tragic love story. The musical “blends together the myth of Hades and Persephone with the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice,” said director Taous Khazem. Harry Wallace ‘27, who played Orpheus, described the show as “inspiring.” Khazem elaborated: “These characters are telling a really universal story that a lot of people can relate to.” 

She added that Hadestown is set “in the 1930s in the backdrop of the Great Depression,” and as a result, “there are so many layers to uncover.” Charlee Jones ‘26, who played Euridice, explained that it’s “political class commentary, and a love story” all in the same show. To unpack all the layers of this musical, Khazem explained that they’ve had “dramaturgy talks” where she “invited faculty members …to help unearth a lot of these themes and ideas.” Khazem explained that the musical was moved to the fall this year because “it gives [them] two additional weeks of rehearsal,” which is necessary in a show this demanding.