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ORPHEUS:Sonofthemuseofepicpoetry,engagedtomarryEurydice.Withhisgoldenvoiceandlyre,Orpheus ORPHEUS:Sonofthemuseofepicpoetry,engagedtomarryEurydice Withhisgoldenvoiceandlyre,Orpheus ccharmedalllivingthings,evenrocksandstones. harmedalllivingthings,evenrocksandstones

EURYDICE:Adryad,ortreenymph,engagedtomarryOrpheus.Onthedayoftheirwedding,shewasbittenby

EURYDICE:Adryad,ortreenymph,engagedtomarryOrpheus Onthedayoftheirwedding,shewasbittenby apoisonoussnake,died,anddescendedtotheUnderworld. apoisonoussnake,died,anddescendedtotheUnderworld

HADES:Godofthedead,ruleroftheUnderworld,sometimescalled"theWealthyOne."Hefellinlovewith, HADES:Godofthedead,ruleroftheUnderworld,sometimescalled"theWealthyOne"Hefellinlovewith, abductedandmarriedPersephone.Hermother,goddessoftheharvest,refusedtoblesstheearthwhile abductedandmarriedPersephone Hermother,goddessoftheharvest,refusedtoblesstheearthwhile Persephonewasbelow. Persephonewasbelow

PERSEPHONE:Goddessoftheseasons,flowers,fruit,andgrain.Byarrangement,shespenthalftheyearwith

PERSEPHONE:Goddessoftheseasons,flowers,fruit,andgrain Byarrangement,shespenthalftheyearwith HadesintheUnderworld,causingfallandwinterabove.Theotherhalf,shereturnedtohermother,bringing HadesintheUnderworld,causingfallandwinterabove Theotherhalf,shereturnedtohermother,bringing sspringandsummerwithher. pringandsummerwithher

HERMES:Fleet-footedguide,messengerofthegods,andconductorofsoulstotheUnderworld.Insome HERMES:Fleet-footedguide,messengerofthegods,andconductorofsoulstotheUnderworld Insome ttellings,itwasHermeswhotaughtOrpheustoplaythelyre. ellings,itwasHermeswhotaughtOrpheustoplaythelyre

FATES:Threegoddesseswhotogetherdeterminedthedestiniesofmortals,measuringtheirlifespansand FATES:Threegoddesseswhotogetherdeterminedthedestiniesofmortals,measuringtheirlifespansand apportioningtheirsuffering. apportioningtheirsuffering

CHORUS:InancientGreektheatre,theChorussang,spokeanddancedinunison.Oftenrepresentingthe CHORUS:InancientGreektheatre,theChorussang,spokeanddancedinunison Oftenrepresentingthe vvoiceofthecitizens,theChoruscommentedontheactionsofcharactersandservedasanemotionalconduit oiceofthecitizens,theChoruscommentedontheactionsofcharactersandservedasanemotionalconduit ffortheaudience. ortheaudience.

HADESTOWN:TeenEditionispresentedbyarrangementwithConcordTheatricalsonbehalfofAnaïs Mitchell,basedontheGreekstoryofOrpheusandEurydice

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ALBERTO SOSA III

ALBERTO SOSA III SOPHIA SETIEN SOPHIA SETIEN

DAVID MEDEROS DAVID MEDEROS LUCIA PADRON LUCIA PADRON RAFAEL ZEQUEIRA RAFAEL ZEQUEIRA

MILENA ARTHUR GNIBUS MILENA ARTHUR GNIBUS GABRIELLA AGUADO GABRIELLA AGUADO VANESSA MEDINA VANESSA MEDINA

ESTEBAN ALVARADO ESTEBAN ALVARADO

JACOB AUDY JACOB AUDY

GABRIELLA BARCIA GABRIELLA BARCIA

JOSE BALLESTEROS JOSE BALLESTEROS

ALEJANDRO CASTILLO ALEJANDRO CASTILLO

SCENIC DESIGN

LUCAS CRUZ LUCAS CRUZ

ANTONIO FRANYIE ANTONIO FRANYIE

CHRISTIAN GARCIA-PONS CHRISTIAN GARCIA-PONS

MAXIMO GRANADOS MAXIMO GRANADOS

DANIELA GUERRA DANIELA GUERRA

LOURDES MARTELLY LOURDES MARTELLY

MIGUEL PITTIER MIGUEL PITTIER

LUIS VELASQUEZ LUIS VELASQUEZ

REBECCA VENTURA REBECCA VENTURA

SOPHIA VILLAVERDE SOPHIA VILLAVERDE

NICOLE QUINTANA NICOLE QUINTANA

MARKETING

COSTUME DESIGN

LAUREN C LOPEZ LAUREN C. LOPEZ

ISIDORA ULLOA ISIDORA ULLOA

GONZALO LACAYO GONZALO LACAYO

LIGHTING DESIGN

ISIDORA ULLOA ISIDORA ULLOA

SOUND DESIGN

CHRISTIAN GARCIA-PONS CHRISTIAN GARCIA-PONS

GABRIELLA AGUADO GABRIELLA AGUADO

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

GONZALO LACAYO GONZALO LACAYO

DIRECTOR

ISIDORA ULLOA ISIDORA ULLOA

CONCORD THEATRICALS CONCORD THEATRICALS

ASSISTANT CHOREGRAPHER

MIGUEL PITTIER MIGUEL PITTIER

DIRECTOR’S NOTE DIRECTOR’S NOTE

WelcometoHadestown:TeenEdition.

This show is about an old story - Orpheus and Eurydice - but thanks to these hardworking students, it doesn't feel old. It's about love, trust, and what it actually coststobelieveinsomethingyoucan'tsee.

Orpheuswalksintotheunderworldwithnothingbutasong,convincedthathislove stillmeanssomething,eveninthedarkestplaces.

Eurydice makes the kind of choice a lot of us quietly understand: she picks safety overtheunknown.

Caughtbetweenthemisaquestionthatkeepsshowingupinreallife:doweletfear drive,ordowechoosefaith?

The world of Hadestown reminds us how fear, scarcity, and self-interest can control people, but Orpheus acts differently. In Jesuit terms, he embodies accompaniment anddiscernment:walkingwithsomeoneintheirstruggle,andlisteningtothecallof love and justice even when it’s difficult. He shows us what it means to be “for and withothers,”actingforthesakeofanother.Andindoingso,heremindsusthathope isanactivechoice:acommitmenttocareforthewholeperson,eveninuncertainty: whatwecallcurapersonalis.

This production is extra special to me, personally. Partnering with Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, my alma mater, has been an experience I'll carry for a long time. Lauren C. Lopez (the choreographer) and I once shared the stage at OLLA, with Michelle Garcia-Bode leading us to success. Now we're all on the same side of the productiontable,standinginthewings,watchingnewstudentsfindtheirvoice.

Hadestown asks if a song can change the world. After watching these students pour themselvesintothis,withrealgrit,realtrust,andalotofheart,Ithinkitcan. Enjoytheshow.

IsidoraUlloa Director SponsorofTroupes4666&88710

Department head’s note Department head’s note

The Humanities occupy a vital place in the life of a school community. At Belen Jesuit, drama is more than a creative outlet; it is an essential space where young people learn to interpret the human experience and cultivate empathy. This commitmentisdeeplyrootedintheJesuitintellectualtraditionandinthelifeofthe Churchitself.SincetheCounter-ReformationandtheCouncilofTrent(1545–1563), the Catholic Church has understood the arts not as ornament, but as a means of evangelization and encounter, using beauty to instruct, inspire, and draw souls toward the divine. As Saint John Paul II wrote in his Letter to Artists in 1999, "In order to communicate the message entrusted to her by Christ, the Church needs art." The Humanities, in this spirit, remain indispensable to Jesuit education, engagingboththeintellectandthesoul.

The Performing Arts program at Belen Jesuit is a vivid expression of this mission. Throughtheater,studentslearntoinhabitthehumanstory,grapplingwithquestions of love, sacrifice, justice, and redemption that have long defined the greatest works of art. In his 2011 book Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith, Bishop Robert Barron wrote: "Begin with the beautiful, which leads you to the good, which leads you to the truth." When our students perform, they participate in that sacred work,leadingtheaudiencefromwondertowardsomethingeternal.

It is a privilege to work alongside these young artists. I am continually struck by the genuinecuriosityandimaginationtheybringtoeverythingtheydo.PopeFrancisput it simply in his 2022 address to Catholic artists at the Apostolic Palace: "If there is beauty,itisbecauseGodisgoodandhegivesittous."Tonight,thatgiftmanifestson stage as the culmination of countless hours of rehearsal, collaboration, and creative disciplineforHisGreaterGlory.

As our Belen Thespians join Our Lady of Lourdes Academy to present Hadestown: TeenEdition,wecelebratenotjusttheperformancebuttheartistryanddevotionthat made it possible. The Jesuit tradition calls us to form the whole person, mind, body, and spirit, and the Humanities are essential to that formation. I hope you leave the theater tonight moved and inspired by the passion and courage these young performersbringtothestage.

StephanieHurst HumanitiesDepartmentChairperson

Road to Hell Road to Hell.........................................................................Hermes, Company Hermes, Company

Anyway the Wind Blows...............................................Eurydice, Fates, Company

Come Home with Me...............................................Orpheus, Eurydice, Company

Wedding Song........................................................Orpheus, Eurydice, Company

Epic I...................................................................................Orpheus, Hermes

Livin’ It Up on Top.................................Persephone, Hermes, Orpheus, Company

All I’ve Ever Known................................................Orpheus, Eurydice, Company

Way Down Hadestown.......................Hermes, Persephone, Hades, Fates, Company

Way Down Hadestown Hermes, Persephone, Hades, Fates, Company

A Gathering Storm............................Hermes, Orpheus, Eurydice, Fates, Company

A Gathering Storm Hermes, Orpheus, Eurydice, Fates, Company

Epic II..............................................................................................Orpheus

Epic II Orpheus

Chant..............................................................................................Company

Chant Company

Hey, Little Songbird................................................................Hades, Eurydice

Hey, Little Songbird Hades, Eurydice

When The Chips Are Down.........................................................Fates, Eurydice

Gone, I’m Gone........................................................................Eurydice, Fates Gone, I’m Gone........................................................................Eurydice, Fates

Wait For Me Orpheus, Hermes, Fates, Company Wait For Me...................................................Orpheus,

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ENSEMBLE ENSEMBLE

Esteban Alvarado ’29, Jacob Audy ’27, Gabriella Barcia ’26, José Ballesteros ’26, Esteban Alvarado ’29, Jacob Audy ’27, Gabriella Barcia ’26, José Ballesteros ’26, Alejandro Castillo ’26, Alejandro Castillo ’26, Lucas Cruz ’26, Antonio “TJ” Franyie ’26, Christian Garcia-Pons ’27, Lucas Cruz ’26, Antonio “TJ” Franyie ’26, Christian Garcia-Pons ’27, Máximo Granados ’27, Máximo Granados ’27, Daniela Guerra ’29, Lourdes Martelly ’26, Miguel Pittier ’28, Daniela Guerra ’29, Lourdes Martelly ’26, Miguel Pittier ’28, Luis Velasquez ’29, Luis Velasquez ’29, Rebecca Ventura ’27, Sophia Villaverde ’28 Rebecca Ventura ’27, Sophia Villaverde ’28

“Chela” M. Rodriguez ‘28, Arantxa Castillo ’27,

WHO’S IN THE CAST? WHO’S IN THE CAST?

ALBERTO SOSA III ALBERTO SOSA III ((ORPHEUS) ORPHEUS)

Alberto Sosa III is a Senior at Belen Jesuit and is honored to return to the stage as Orpheus in Hadestown: Teen Edition An active member of Belen Theatre for the past four years, this marks his final production with the program. His notable credits include Matt in The Fantasticks and Balthasar in Much Ado About Nothing, as well as work behind the scenes as Assistant Director of middle school productions, All the Ways the World Will End and Greenvale High Student Body Election and the high school production, The Odd Couple He most recently made his directorial debut with Belen’s production of Lord of the Flies Alberto enjoys singing in the choir loft, participating in Key Club service projects, and spending time with his family He is deeply grateful to Ms Ulloa, Ms Lopez, Mrs G, his fellow cast and crew, and his family for their constant support and encouragement, and is especially thankful for the opportunity to take on the stage one last time with this remarkable cast and to continue contributing to Belen’s amazing theater program

ophIA SETIEN ophIA SETIEN ((EURYDICE) EURYDICE)

phia Setien is thrilled to be performing in Hadestown: Teen Edition as Eurydice. A urdes Singer at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, Sophia is honored to be a part of s final production of her Senior year. Sophia has previously delighted audiences as ria Estefan (On Your Feet!), Mrs. Darbus (High School Musical), Sister Mary arus (Sister Act), Nala (The Lion King), and as an ensemble member (Anastasia). phia is grateful for the opportunity to bring Eurydice’s story to life on stage and nks God, her family, friends, and the incredible cast, directors, and crew for their nstant love and support Enjoy the show!

AVID MEDEROS AVID MEDEROS ((HADES) HADES)

vid Mederos is thrilled to return to the stage and contribute his talents to Belen suit’s Hadestown: Teen Edition Now a Senior, David first began acting in the 11th grade as Captain Scott in Peter and the Starcatcher and has since also played Maurice in Lord of the Flies. Outside of theater, David has also heavily involved himself in studio art, religious devotion, and the company of his close friends. He would especially like to thank the Virgin Mary, his guardian and intercessor, along with the entire Belen community, for all the support he has received as both a student and a thespian.

LUCIA PADRON LUCIA PADRON ((PERSEPHONE) PERSEPHONE)

Lucia Padron is currently a Senior at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy Throughout her time in high school, she has been actively involved in the performing arts program She has participated in Hamlet and Rosencrantz & Guildenstern (Voltemand/The Captain), Sister Act (Stage Crew), On Your Feet! (Background Singer), High School Musical (Thespian), and Typecast (Producer’s Assistant) Persephone marks her first principal role, and she is beyond excited and honored to bring this character to life She would like to thank her directors, fellow performers, and her family for their constant love and support throughout her journey in theater. She would also like to thank you for coming and hopes you enjoy the show!

AFAEL ZEQUEIRA AFAEL ZEQUEIRA ((HERMES) HERMES)

Rafael Zequeira is currently a Freshman at Belen Jesuit. Rafael started in theater as Perceval in The Lord of the Flies Rafael is very thankful to be a part of this musical and to work on Hadestown: Teen Edition with his amazing peers He would like to thank the Belen Drama Program, Ms Ulloa, Ms Lopez, Mrs G, the cast and crew, and his family for supporting him and giving him the help he needed throughout his time in theater

WHO’S IN THE CAST? WHO’S IN THE CAST?

MILENA ARTHUR GNIBUS MILENA ARTHUR GNIBUS ((FATE) FATE)

Milena Arthur Gnibus is currently a Sophomore at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy. Milena started in theater as Little Red Riding Hood in Into the Woods in 3rd grade, Jane in Mary Poppins in 4th grade, Matilda in Matilda in 5th grade, Tinker Bell in Peter Pan in 5th grade, Barbara in Beetlejuice in 10th grade, and more. Milena is very thankful to be part of this musical and to work on Hadestown with her peers. She would like to thank God, her family, Ms Ulloa, Ms Lopez, and Mrs G for supporting her throughout this experience

GABRIELLA AGUADO GABRIELLA AGUADO ((FATE) FATE)

Gabriella Aguado is currently a Sophomore at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy. She began her musical theater journey in 5th grade at the Adrienne Arsht Center, where she performed in Guys and Dolls, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and Beetlejuice. She later worked on the stage crew for Annie in middle school and Descendants at OLLA. Most recently, she was part of the ensemble in On Your Feet at OLLA. Gabriella is very excited to be in her first lead role at Belen and would like to thank Ms. Ulloa, Ms. Lopez, Mrs. G, and her family and friends for supporting her throughout all of her shows

VANESSA MEDINA VANESSA MEDINA (FATE/ u/s PERSEPHONE) (FATE/ u/s PERSEPHONE)

Vanessa Medina is a Freshman at Lourdes and is so excited to be part of this production. She made her first stage appearance in 8th grade as an ancestor in Moana and now has the amazing opportunity to be a Fate and play Persephone on closing night. Vane is so grateful to work with such a talented cast and would like to thank Ms. Ulloa, Mrs. G, Ms. Lopez, her friends in and outside of school, and her family Especially her mom and dad, who have sacrificed so much and are always her biggest supporters

MIGUEL

PITTIER MIGUEL PITTIER (DANCE CAPTAIN, AS. Choreographer, (DANCE CAPTAIN, AS. Choreographer, eensemble) nsemble)

Miguel Pittier is a 10th grader at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School. Miguel is very excited to be the Dance Captain for Hadestown: Teen Edition! This is his 19th show, but it is his first as an assistant choreographer. Some of his favorite credits include Charles in Beetlejuice, Peter in Peter and the Starcatcher, and Genie in Aladdin. He has also competed in the Florida Thespian Competition, earning a “Superior” at the district level for a “Solo Musical”, as well as one for a “Duet Musical” at the state level Miguel would like to thank his friends, family, cast, Ms Ulloa, Ms Lopez, and G for always supporting him and helping him be the best he can be

BRIELLA BARCIA BRIELLA BARCIA (DANCE CAPTAIN, Ensemble (DANCE CAPTAIN, Ensemble) )

riella Barcia is a Senior at Our Lady of Lourdes demy. She previously appeared in the Our Lady of rdes production of On Your Feet as ensemble and ce captain. She’s excited to make her debut on the en Jesuit stage. She would like to thank her parents her friends for always supporting her and giving all glory to God

WHO’S IN THE CAST? WHO’S IN THE CAST?

Esteban Alvarado Esteban Alvarado ((ENSEMBLE) ENSEMBLE)

Esteban Alvarado is currently a Freshman at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School He worked as the main stage and prop designer in Lord Of The Flies and participated in the District 8 Thespians Competition. He will participate in Hadestown: Teen Edition as a chorus member playing the trombone. He would also like to thank his peers for introducing him and actively supporting his journey into theatre

Jacob Audy Jacob Audy ((ensemble) ensemble)

Jacob Audy is currently a Junior at Belen Jesuit. Jacob only started doing theater in his first semester of Junior year, playing the role of Eric in Lord of the Flies He is incredibly excited to be a part of and to work on Hadestown: Teen Edition with his classmates and friends He would like to thank his parents, family, Ms. Ulloa, Ms. Lopez, Mrs. G, Ms. Snihur and Mr. Perez for their support and encouragement in this musical.

Jose Ballesteros Jose Ballesteros ((ENSEMBLE) ENSEMBLE)

Jose Ballesteros is honored to work with and be a part of Hadestown: Teen Edition. Jose previously performed as Jack Merridew in Lord of the Flies. When he’s not in school, you’ll find him playing music in his band or at a show. He would like to thank his Mom for supporting his dreams all these years!

ALEjandro CASTILLO ALEjandro CASTILLO ((ENSEMBLE) ENSEMBLE)

Alejandro Castillo is a Senior at Belen who is excited to appear in Hadestown: Teen Edition Past roles include Chad in High School Musical at Lourdes, Simon in Lord of the Flies and Mrs Bumbrake in Peter and the Starcatcher He wants to shout out his family and friends who support him in his passions

ucas cruz ucas cruz ((ENSEMBLE) ENSEMBLE)

ucas Cruz is currently a Senior at Belen Jesuit. After trying theatre by playing a big role in this school year’s successful Polar Palooza, he decided to audition for this wonderful performance He is a proud member of the ensemble of Hadestown: Teen Edition.

WHO’S IN THE CAST? WHO’S IN THE CAST?

antonIO “TJ” FranyIE antonIO “TJ” FranyIE ((ensemble) ensemble)

Antonio “TJ” Franyie is a Senior at Belen Jesuit making his stage debut in Hadestown: Teen Edition For the past two years, he has worked behind the scenes as a stagehand for several Belen productions, including Peter and the Starcatcher, Lord of the Flies, and The Odd Couple Outside of theater, TJ stays actively involved on campus He throws shot put for the Track and Field Team, serves as Chairman of Livestream Production for WBLN, and is co-writing and co-directing this year’s Senior Skit He is deeply grateful to Ms Ulloa, Ms Lopez, Mrs G, his fellow cast and crew members, and his family for their constant support and encouragement as e takes the stage for the first time. maxIMO granados maxIMO granados ((ENSEMBLE)

ENSEMBLE)

Maximo Granados is a Junior at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School who is performing in his thirteenth show, Hadestown: Teen Edition, previously being Roger in Lord of the Flies Maximo Granados is an actor and artist who has been with the Belen theatre program since the eighth grade In that time, he has established himself as an integral part of many performances, including The Fantastiks, Much Ado About Nothing, Of Mice and Men, and The Odd Couple, for which he received an Iggie Award for Best Supporting Actor.

chRISTIAN GARCIA-PONS chRISTIAN GARCIA-PONS ((ENSEMBLE) ENSEMBLE)

Christian Garcia-Pons is a Junior at Belen Jesuit Christian started theatre in his Sophomore year and began performing in his Junior year You previously saw him as Sam in Lord of the Flies and as a thespian in Our Lady of Lourdes Academy’s production of High School Musical, but now he is excited to help make his fellow actors shine from inside the ensemble for Hadestown: Teen Edition! Christian is very grateful to be given the chance to work alongside such a talented production team and such talented performers and singers from Our Lady of Lourdes! He would like to thank Belen for allowing him to perform in his favorite show of all time.

anIELA GUERRA anIELA GUERRA ((ENSEMBLE) ENSEMBLE)

niela Guerra, better known as Dani, is a Freshman at Our Lady of Lourdes demy She is incredibly grateful to be a part of Belen’s Hadestown: Teen Edition a worker Dani has been performing since fifth grade, starting in theatre as rticia Addams in The Addams Family and Cady Heron in Mean Girls. Other plays has been a part of include The Wizard of Oz, where she played Dorothy, and Lightning Thief, where she was Annabeth/Ensemble. She would like to thank G, Ms. Ulloa, Ms. Lopez, her friends especially those who drove her to earsals and her family for supporting her throughout her productions and for their love.

OURDES MARTELLY URDES MARTELLY ((ensemble) ensemble)

rdes Martelly is a Senior at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy Throughout the years, she's performed as an ensemble member in Hamlet, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, Little Women, Antigone, Typecast, and High School Musical. She's also worked in On Your Feet and has done many of the promotional banners for these productions. She's excited for her second musical role and would like to thank her mom, Ms. Ulloa, Ms. Lopez, Mrs. G and all the cast and crew members for making this possible

WHO’S IN THE CAST? WHO’S IN THE CAST?

LUIS VELASQUEZ LUIS VELASQUEZ ((ENSEMBLE) ENSEMBLE)

Luis Velasquez is currently a Freshman at Belen Jesuit Luis started out in theater with his Intro to Acting class in 9th grade There, he starred in Places in Five as Ben Since he is new to the acting community, he hasn’t participated in any other plays, yet he still loves auditioning for any that come his way He is also a very big artiste Luis would like to thank his family, Ms Ulloa, Ms Lopez, Ms G, and all the Hadestown: Teen Edition crew for helping him and supporting him to get to where he is

rebecca Ventura ebecca Ventura (ENSEMBLE/ u/S Fate) (ENSEMBLE/ u/S Fate)

ebecca Ventura is currently a Junior at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy. She began er theater journey at Lourdes as a member of the dance ensemble in On Your Feet uring her Sophomore year. This year, in addition to being part of Hadestown: Teen dition, she performed in the Thespian Ensemble in High School Musical at ourdes. Rebecca has truly enjoyed working on Hadestown: Teen Edition with her astmates and is incredibly grateful to be part of this production. She would like to hank the Lourdes Theatre Program, Mrs. Garcia-Bode, Ms. Ulloa, Ms. Lopez, veryone who helped bring this show to life, and her family for their constant love nd support throughout the process

OPHIA VILLAVERDE OPHIA VILLAVERDE ((ENSEMBLE) ENSEMBLE)

Sophia Villaverde is a Sophomore at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy and is excited to make her theater debut as part of the ensemble in Hadestown: Teen Edition She is also a member of Lourdes Singers and enjoys expressing herself through art and creative writing. She is grateful for this opportunity and thanks Mrs. G, Ms. Lopez, Ms. Ulloa, and her family for their constant love and support.

WHO’S

IN THE tech booth?

WHO’S IN THE tech booth?

BASTIAN BYRNES BASTIAN BYRNES (STAGE MANAGER) (STAGE MANAGER)

Bastian is excited to be stage managing this year's Belen production of Hadestown: Teen Edition This will be his fifth time stage managing a Belen Production, with his most notable credit being Lord of the Flies and his favorite being The Odd Couple. While not in the theater, Bastian can be seen on the is court or in the classroom, working hard. He would like to thank God for pportunity and his parents for always picking him up at night.

Gonzalo Lacayo Gonzalo Lacayo (ASM and Publicity) (ASM and Publicity)

Gonzalo Lacayo is currently a Sophomore at Belen Jesuit Gonzalo started in theater as Ponyboy in The Outsiders in 7th grade, then as Dogberry in Much Ado About Nothing, Henry in The Fantasticks, Vinnie in The Odd Couple, and most recently, Ralph in Lord of the Flies. In the middle school plays, All The Ways The World Will End But Not You, and in The Extremely Important Greenvale High Student Body Election as Larry Langston. Gonzalo is very thankful to be a part of this musical and to work on Hadestown: Teen Edition with his peers. He would like to thank the Belen Drama Program, Ms. Ulloa, Ms. Lopez, Mrs. G, and his family for supporting him throughout his plays

OLAS MURCIANO OLAS MURCIANO (Sound operator) (Sound operator)

as Murciano is a Sophomore at Belen Jesuit. He previously performed gy in Lord of the Flies, earlier in All The Ways The World Will End, ot You and The Extremely Important Greenvale High Student Body Election He would like to thank his parents for always supporting him with everything he has done in and out of Belen, and Ms Ulloa, Ms Lopez, and Mrs G for helping us prepare for the musical and always being cooperative with the cast and crew He is extremely grateful to be working with this amazing cast and hopes everyone enjoys the musical

IsIDORA ULLOA IsIDORA

ULLOA (ARTIstIc & Tech DIRECTOR) (ARTIstIc & Tech DIRECTOR)

Isidora Ulloa is a Chilean theatre artist working as an actress, director, and educator throughout South Florida. A 2019 FIU Theatre graduate and Irene Ryan Best Actress nominee, her work as a performer has taken her to the Adrienne Arsht Center, the Main Street Playhouse, and the Coconut Grove Theatre Festival, among others.

As an educator, Isidora is the proud sponsor of Senior Thespian Troupe 4666 and Junior Thespian Troupe 88710. Under her direction, the Senior Thespians earned multiple Superior ratings and a Top Honors at the 2025 District 8 Competition, qualifying to compete at the Florida Thespian State Festival in Tampa.

Isidora is so grateful to collaborate with choreographer and longtime friend Lauren C Lopez and personal high school music director Michelle Garcia-Bode. She extends heartfelt thanks to the Lourdes community (go Class of 2015!) and Belen community for their trust and support, as well as her family, friends, and Nick, who all graciously accept that she disappears off the face of the earth every tech week.

Michelle GarcIA-BODE

(MUSIC DIRECTOR) (MUSIC DIRECTOR)

Michelle Garcia-Bode is the Director of Music and Fine Arts Department Chair at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy in Miami, Florida With over 20 years of teaching experience, she is a choral director, drama teacher, musical theatre director, and composer

She has directed more than 30 musical theatre productions and has led students in performances at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Festival Disney, and regional adjudicated events. She has also written music for two original musicals.

Michelle is passionate about developing confident, expressive performers and creating spaces where students can grow as artists, leaders, and collaborators.

LAUREN C. LOPEZ LAUREN C. LOPEZ ((CHOREOGRAPHER) CHOREOGRAPHER)

Lauren C López is a Cuban American theatre artist working as a performer, choreographer, director, and educator throughout South Florida She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Psychology from Florida International University and has worked extensively in performance and arts education throughout Miami and Broward counties. A proud alumna of Our Lady of Lourdes Academy (’14) and former performer in Belen Jesuit’s theatre program, returning to choreograph Hadestown: Teen Edition is a meaningful fullcircle moment As both an educator and working performer, Lauren is passionate about helping young artists connect movement, storytelling, and emotional truth on stage She is grateful to collaborate once again with the Lourdes and Belen theatre communities that helped shape her as an artist, and extends heartfelt thanks to director Isidora Ulloa and music director Michelle Garcia-Bode, her former music teacher at Lourdes, for their trust, collaboration, mentorship, and friendship

SPECIAL THANKS SPECIAL THANKS

Fr. Willie García-Tuñón, S.J. ‘87

José E. Roca ‘84

Olivia Zarraluqui Olivia Zarraluqui

Patricia Bustamante Patricia Bustamante

Stephanie Hurst Stephanie Hurst

Javier Alonso Javier Alonso

Roberto Gonzalez Roberto Gonzalez Humanities Department Humanities Department

Nicole Quintana Nicole Quintana

Rey Bode Rey Bode

Our Lady of Lourdes Academy Our Lady of Lourdes Academy

SISTER CARMEN T. FERNANDEZ, IHM

Miami Arts Studio 6-12 @ Zelda Glazer

ALEJANDRO PEÑARRENDONDA

milagros zequeira milagros zequeira

Teresa Martínez Teresa Martínez

Orlando García Orlando García

Ariel Núñez Ariel Núñez

Lazaro Saldaña Lazaro Saldaña

Lino Ayala Lino Ayala

Ivan Roa Ivan Roa

Ramon Dovale Ramon Dovale

PETER MCCAULEY PETER MCCAULEY

RICHARD MILLER RICHARD MILLER

GIOVANNI DIAZ JIMENEZ, S.J.

Mario Gonzalez Mario Gonzalez

Vicky Ruíz Vicky Ruíz

The Cast & Crew The Cast & Crew

Production Team Production Team

The Theater Parents The Theater Parents

Nicholas Fajardo