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Hadestown Teen Edition

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Music and Lyrics by Anaïs Mitchell

Hadestown is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Concord Theatricals.

Director

Tyler Hutchinson

Musical Director

Johanna Stull

Manager of Production

Shannon Bicheno

Lighting Designer

Tyler Hutchinson

Choreographer

Elise Dolan

Sound Designer

Samantha Black

Set Designer

Jared Thornton

Video Director

Tim Dolan

Stage Manager

Kate Gesch

Greenroom Manager

Laura Schadle

Costume Shop Manager

Cherry Freudiger

Makeup Designer

Christina Alft

The video, photography, and/or audio recording of this performance by any means whatsoever are strictly prohibited.

CYT DALLAS STAFF

Executive Artistic Director - Tyler Hutchinson

Director of Production - Kate Gesch

Director of Education - Cassie Chisum

Resident Carpenter - Jared Thornton

Manager of Marketing and Production - Shannon Bicheno

Development & Operations Manager - Jenn McGarrity

Education Coordinator - Rebekah Williford

Operations Support Tech - Daniel Ivey

Branch Administrator - Alicia Dockins

SPECIAL THANKS

Thank you to our grant sponsors for helping provide access to all youth choosing to engage in the arts.

Greenroom Manager

Laura Schadle

Lead Seamstress

Cherry Freudiger

Marci Moore

Props/Set Dressing

Jodelle Groves

Jessica Brodt

Rebekah Guidroz

PRODUCTION CHAIRS

Program Designer

Shannon Gaines

Concessions

Jessica Jacobs

Jodelle Groves

Front of House

Becky Trimble

Jonathon Fippinger

Box Office

Randi Frucci

Rachel Robinson

Costume Leads

Jennifer Porter

Sonya Rodgers

Amelia Rodgers

Show Souvenirs

Christine Williams

Jamie Smith

Adreane Fippinger

NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

At first glance, Hadestown may sound like a story about darkness. For some, even the name Hades can raise concern. But long before this story was a musical, and long before it arrived on Broadway, it belonged to the world of Greek mythology: a culture’s attempt to explain love, loss, seasons, suffering, and the ache of being human.

In Greek mythology, Hades is not the devil. He is not a biblical figure, and he is not meant to represent Satan. He is the ruler of the underworld in an ancient mythological tradition. Like many myths, the story of Orpheus and Eurydice was told and retold because it gave people language for the things they could not easily explain: grief, fear, doubt, and the fragile courage it takes to love someone in a broken world.

That is the story we are telling.

Hadestown is a story about a world out of balance. The seasons are not right. The earth is tired. People are hungry, afraid, and searching for security. Hades has built a world that promises safety, structure, and provision, but it comes at the cost of freedom, beauty, and hope. Eurydice is drawn toward that promise. Orpheus believes a song can change the world. And all of them must wrestle with the same question we still wrestle with today: What do we trust when the world feels unstable?

I cannot help but see echoes of the Fall in this story. In the beginning, God created a world in perfect harmony. Creation was ordered, whole, and in tune with its Creator. But when sin entered the world through Adam, that harmony was fractured. The ground itself was cursed. Work became toil. Relationships were strained. Fear entered the human heart. From that moment on, humanity has lived in a world that is not as it was meant to be.

That is the world of Hadestown: a world out of tune.

Orpheus is a character who can still hear the song of what the world was supposed to be. He believes that if he can finish the song, if he can sing the melody clearly enough, maybe the seasons can return, maybe love can survive, maybe the world can be brought back into tune. There is something deeply moving about that desire. It is the ache of every human heart that looks at suffering, injustice, grief, and fear and says, “This is not how it is supposed to be.”

But Orpheus cannot fully restore the world. His song is beautiful, but it is not enough to undo the curse. And that is where the gospel speaks with a hope mythology can only long for.

Jesus came to do what no human song, system, or hero could accomplish. Through His death and resurrection, He broke the power of sin and made

redemption possible. He began the work of making all things new. And yet, we still live in the tension of the already and the not yet. We have been redeemed, but the world has not yet been fully restored. We still see sickness, death, injustice, fear, and sorrow. We still feel the aftershocks of Eden.

That tension lives inside this story.

For this production, we wanted the world of Hadestown to feel real and close. Not whimsical. Not distant. Not fantasy for fantasy’s sake. Our vision is rooted in labor, industry, dust, wood, iron, rope, and sweat. Above ground, the world is warm but unstable. Below, Hadestown is not fire and brimstone. It is a factory. A system. A machine. It is what happens when provision is separated from compassion, when authority is driven by fear, and when people forget that they were made for more than survival.

And still, we tell the story again.

That is one of the most beautiful and haunting ideas in Hadestown. The ending may be old, but the act of telling it again is not hopeless. It is an act of remembrance. It is a way of saying that love is still worth singing about, that faith is still worth fighting for, and that even in a world out of balance, we can keep reaching for the light.

As Christians, we know the final word is not tragedy. We know that one day, what is broken will be made whole. What is out of tune will be brought back into harmony. Until then, we sing. We hope. We remember. And we keep telling the story.

-Tyler Hutchinson

DIRECTING TEAM

Tyler Hutchinson, Director

Tyler is a passionate theater enthusiast who loves God and everything related to CYT! He’s been fortunate enough to travel across the US, Canada, Australia and South Africa to perform, lead worship, preach and teach. Tyler has worked in community, regional, and professional theaters, but it was CYT that stole his heart back in 2012. Starting out as a teacher, he eventually became the Artistic Director for CYT Indianapolis before relocating to Dallas and founding CYT Dallas. His main goal is to teach students how to use their talents to glorify God.

DIRECTING TEAM

Elise Dolan, Choreographer

Elise Dolan is originally from Rockford, Illinois. She has trained in various types of dance including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Contemporary, and Modern. Prior to moving to Dallas, she danced at Steps to Grace Dance Academy and performed with their ensemble team for 7 years. Elise was involved with CYT Rockford and performed in musicals at her high school and a community theater. She trained and toured the country with Ingredients Dance Company from 2010-2012. She has also taught dance for 6 years at A Time to Dance Studio in Hickory Creek, TX. Elise has been with CYT Dallas since the start and has loved every minute of it! She is always thrilled to get the chance to instruct others on how to grow in their movement and stage presence and to help them learn what God has called them to do with their gifts and talents. And most importantly how to worship God in everything they do! She loves being a part of the CYT family and is excited to continue to watch it grow!

Kate Gesch, Stage Manager

Kate Gesch holds a bachelor’s degree in Arts Management and Musical Theatre from Eastern Michigan University, where she also stage managed for the Theatre and Dance departments. Prior to joining CYT Dallas in 2016, her professional resume included Stage Management for the Undermain Theatre in Dallas, Dance Studio Management for the Peter Sparling Dance Company in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Box Office/Front-of House Management for the University of North Texas Department of Dance and Theatre. Kate has served CYT Dallas in multiple roles including Managing Director, Stage Manager, Director, and Teaching Artist. Her most recent directing credits include Newsies (CYT Dallas Summer Stock 2024) and Bye Bye Birdie (CCT Summer Stock 2025.)

Johanna Stull, Music Director

Johanna is thrilled to reunite with the CYT Dallas family for Hadestown. Most recently, she worked with KidsActing in Austin, TX on The Little Mermaid and The Lion King, Jr. Previous credits include: Annie, Bring It On, Chicago, Newsies, Peter Pan, The Addams Family, West Side Story, and more. She holds a Master of Music in Collaborative Piano and Music Entrepreneurship from the University of North Texas and a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Missouri Baptist University. Many thanks to Tyler, Kate, and Elise for bringing the dream team together again!

Road to Hell .

Any Way the Wind Blows

Come Home with Me

Wedding Song

Epic 1

Living It Up On Top.

All I’ve Ever Known

Way Down Hadestown

A Gathering Storm . .

Epic II

Chant

MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT 1

. Hermes & Company

. Eurydice, Fates, Hermes & Workers

. Orpheus, Eurydice, Hermes & Workers

Orpheus, Eurydice & Workers

. Hermes & Orpheus

Persephone, Hermes, Orpheus & Company

.Eurydice, Orpheus & Hermes

. Hermes, Persephone, Fates & Company

. Fates, Hermes, Orpheus, Eurydice & Workers

Orpheus & Workers

. Hades, Persephone, Orpheus, Eurydice, Hermes, Fates, Workes

Hey, Little Songbird Hades & Eurydice

When The Chips Are Down Fates, Eurydice, Hermes & Hades

Gone, I’m Gone

Eurydice & Fates

Wait for Me (Intro) Orpheus & Hermes

Wait for Me .

Why We Build the Wall

Hermes, Orpheus, Fates, & Workers

. Hades & Workers

INTERMISSION

15 Minutes

Refreshments and souvenirs are available in the lobby. Be sure to send a note and a treat backstage to your favorite Cast Member at the souvenir center in the lobby!

MUSICAL NUMBERS

Our Lady of the Underground .

ACT 2

. . . . .Persephone, Hermes & Band

Way Down Hadestown (Reprise) . . . . Fates, Eurydice, Workers & Hermes

Flowers

Come Home with Me (Reprise)

Papers (Intro) .

Eurydice

Orpheus & Eurydice

. . . Hades, Persephone, Orpheus, Eurydice & Hermes

Paper (Instrumental)

Nothing Changes

If It’s True

How Long?

Chant (Reprise)

Instrumental

Fates

Orpheus, Workers & Hermes

Persephone & Hades

Hades, Persephone, Orpheus, Eurydice, Hermes, Fates, Workers

Epic III Orpheus & Workers

Epic III (Instrumental) Hermes, Orpheus, & Workers

Promises Eurydice, Orpheus & Workers

Word to the Wise Fates, Orpheus, Hermes & Hades

His Kiss, the Riot Hades

Wait for Me (Reprise) - Intro

Wait for Me (Reprise) .

Doubt Comes In

Road to Hell (Reprise)

We Raise Our Cups

.Hermes, Orpheus, Eurydice

. . . Hades, Persephone, Orpheus, Eurydice, Hermes, Fates, Workers

Fates, Orpheus, Eurydice & Workers

. Hermes & Company

Persephone, Eurydice & Company

CAST

Orpheus

Eurydice ............................................................

Persephone

Hades .................................................................

Hermes Fates .........................................................................

Samuel Porter

Alexandria Rodgers

Lillian Bicheno

Rush Patterson

Harper Brodt

Sasha Saynor

Rhyan Frucci

Mackenzie Mussell

WORKERS AND FEATURED DANCERS

Addison Fippinger

Allison Jacobs Atlee Stakes

Avery Goodwin

Caroline Sims

Kate Robinson

Kinsley Groves

Landry Schadle

Logan Smith

Lydia Trimble

WORKER ENSEMBLE

Aiden Parker

Aleya Gaines

Avery Kyrish

Brielle Gann

Brooks McGarrity

Denver Hines

Garner Schwenk

Holland Brodt

Josephine Williams

Kate Hayward

Leah Thornton

Lorelai Andrus

Nathan Steele

Parker Dockins

Payton Williams

Shira-Sion Vincent

Trinity Young

Taifah Njuguna

Walker Guidroz

CAFE ENSEMBLE CAST

Adelyn Bicheno

Albert Berman

Ansley Dockins

Arabella Alft

Audrina See Bankston McGarrity

Brooklyn North

Brynn Raney

Cara Polley

Ella Chan

Erin Hayward

Trombone

Paul Birk

Cello

Brian Seo

Violin

Karlee Cummins

Percussion

Joshua Ferrell

BAND

Harper Robinson

Harper Stakes

Jack Arnold

Jordyn Jacobs

Kara Garner

Luke Varnell

Noelle Bishop

Olivia Fippinger

Ryan Radosevich

Tobin Woodward

Zoey Tilger

Bass

Joe Feldstein

Guitar

Kelemen Szabó

Keyboard-Conductor

Bryce Biffle

Jesse Fry

CAST BIOGRAPHIES

Addison Fippinger, 16

Featured Dancer, Worker Ensemble

Hello!! I’m Addie and Hadestown will be my 18th production with CYT Dallas! This is such a wonderful show with a beautiful story and I am so incredibly excited to be apart of it. CYT Dallas brings me so much joy onstage and offstage and I am so grateful for the community I have found here. Jeremiah 29:11

Adelyn Bicheno, 13

Cafe Ensemble

Adelyn is a homeschooled 7th grader who loves her family, theatre, baking, her dogs, Jesus, and sugar (not necessarily in that order). She is so excited you are here and hopes you enjoy the show! She would like to thank her family, the directing team, and most of all her beautiful sister who wrote this bio for her! Romans 6:7

Aiden Parker, 17

Workers Ensemble

Aiden Parker has spent 4 years with CYT Dallas. This is his 6th and last show. He has witnessed God’s incredible glory here at CYT. He would like to thank every teaching artist that guides him (special shoutout to Cassie/Rebekah for giving him leftover taco meat at a summer camp onetime). When he first started he was scared to preform but now he has fallen in love with it. Goodbye and God bless!

Albert Berman, 13

Cafe Ensemble

Albert is excited to be in his 9th show with CYT. Some of his previous roles include Jafar from Aladdin Jr. and Grasshopper from James and the Giant Peach Jr. CYT became his second home where he can do all the things he loves: singing, actiing, dancing and spending time with friends. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Alexandria Rodgers, 18

Eurydice

This is Alex’s second CYT production, her first being The Little Mermaid. She has been looking forward to Hadestown since it was announced! When she’s not at the dance studio, you can find her in her room writing music, hanging out with her sister and friends, or cuddled under a blanket with a book. She is grateful for the directors for giving her this amazing opportunity!

CAST BIOGRAPHIES

Aleya Gaines, 18

Workers Ensemble

After six years, this will be Aleya’s last show. She has performed in 11 musicals, 2 straight plays, and was an ASM for 3 productions. Some of here favorite roles while at CYT have been Oaken in Frozen Jr, Mrs. Brill in Mary Poppins, and Katherine Wiley in Radium Girls. She is going to miss her CYT community when she heads to Liberty University in the fall! Thanks for all the memories!

Allison Jacobs, 18

Featured Dancer, Workers Ensemble

Allison is excited to be performing in her 7th show with CYT! She has been dancing for 15 years and loves exploring all styles of dance. Being on stage is something she truly enjoys, and she is so grateful for the opportunity to share what she loves with others.

Ansley Dockins, 12

Cafe Ensemble

Ansley has now been performing at CYT Dallas for 11 shows over the course of three and a half years. She loves making characters come to life, being able to portray roles in new ways, and DEFINITELY singing everywhere she goes. Enjoy the show!! We sure worked hard for it!! Thank you and have a great day!! Jeremiah 29:11

Arabella Alft, 13

Cafe Ensemble

This is Arabella’s 14th show with CYT Dallas. When Arabella is not memorizing lines or songs for stage productions, she runs cross country and track, acts professionally in local films and commercials and enjoys learning new songs on her bass. She loves performing and hopes you enjoy the show!

Atlee Stakes, 16

Featured Dancer, Workers Ensemble, Dance Captain Hi! Welcome to Hadestown! Atlee is so excited to be a part of this incredible production! Atlee has been a part of CYT Dallas for almost 9 years now and loved every moment of it. Outside of theater, Atlee enjoys reading, writing, listening to records, thrifting, and exploring new coffee shops. She hopes you leave with a feeling of awe and love the show as much as she does!

CAST BIOGRAPHIES

Audrina See, 14

Cafe Ensemble

Hi!! I am Audrina See and I am thrilled to be in Hadestown!! I most recently played Elsa in Frozen Jr. and I absolutely loved it!! I love to sing on the worship team and preform at CYT and make so many new friends here! This is my 2nd show with CYT.

Avery Goodwin, 15

Featured Dancer, Workers Ensemble

Hi, I’m Avery! This will be my 21st show with CYT, and I am so excited to be performing in Hadestown! I love matcha (it is actually tasty, I promise), reading, watching tv (often while reading), writing, my dog, my friends and family, thinking, books, music, sleeping, and other stuff (don’t worry, I’m not gonna bore you by listing all of my favorite things). I hope you enjoy the show! Psalm 149:3

Avery Kyrish, 14

Workers Ensemble

Avery is so excited to be returning to CYT! Finally! She took a little break and loves being back. It feels like a family reunion. She loves the CYT community and what it has done for her. She has done many junior shows in the past, but this is her first MainStage!! Enjoy the show! Jesus loves you!!

Bankston McGarrity, 15

Cafe Ensemble

Hadestown marks Bankston’s second time on stage with CYT after working behind the scenes on multiple productions. A business owner, networking genius, entrepreneur, comedic star, intellectual, “Tony Stark of 2026,” bodybuilder, Boy Scout veteran, and music enthusiast, he’s excited to bring his many talents (and personalities!) to this cast.

Brielle Gann, 16

Workers Ensemble

Welcome to the show! This is Brielle’s 12th show with CYT Dallas, and she is so thankful for the blessing CYT has been in her life! She is a sophomore at Flower Mound High School. Outside of CYT, she enjoys reading, chai, hiking, choir, and boba tea. Enjoy the show!

CAST BIOGRAPHIES

Brooklyn North, 17

Cafe Ensemble

17, is thrilled to be making her CYT debut and couldn’t think of a better show than THE Hadestown. As a lover of the theater, she has participated in 13 main stages, as well as various camps and classes, across the DFW area. Her favorite roles have been a Chimney Sweep in Mary Poppins and Phineous Trout in Willy Wonka. She is forever grateful to everyone who helped this show come to life. <3

Brooks McGarrity, 17

Workers Ensemble

Brooks is thrilled to be part of Hadestown, his second and final performance with CYT as a senior. While he is usually found working behind the scenes in production, he’s especially excited to be on stage with this talented cast and to share this experience alongside his fellow graduating seniors. Brooks is grateful for his time at CYT and the community that has made these years so meaningful.

Brynn Raney, 14

Cafe Ensemble

Hi! I’m Brynn! I’ve done like 16 of these bios, and they all sound the same, so I’ll spice this one up. Let me share all the random facts about me: I love Jesus and my family, my favorite fruit is pomegranate, I love bows and pink, I’m homeschooled, my favorite candy is Smarties, I hate coffee, and I have a frog phobia. Enjoy the show!! Jeremiah 29:11

Cara Polley, 17

Cafe Ensemble

Cara is excited to be part of Hadestown! She has performed in several shows in the past and loves being involved in theatre. She thanks her family and friends for their encouragement and hopes you enjoy the show.

Caroline Sims, 16

Featured Dancer, Workers Ensemble

Caroline has discovered her new favorite musical... Hadestown. Her love of greek mythology stems from Percy Jackson (the book and the musical, but not the show), and Epic The Musical. She encourages you to come way down to the Underworld, give in to the unhinged nature of it all, take one night off from the real world, and book a ticket on the train to Hadestown.

CAST BIOGRAPHIES

Denver Hines, 15

Workers Ensemble

’Twas the night before Hades, when all throughout hell Not a Denver was ringing, not even a bell; The bios were hung from the program with care, In hopes that St. Tyler soon would be there; The children were nestled in their costumes, While visions of fates prophesied in their rooms.

1 Corinthians 16:20. Exodus 23:19.

Ella Chan, 14

Cafe Ensemble

Ella Chan has been reading stories for as long as she can remember. One of the first Greek stories she had ever heard is the story of Orpheus and Eurydice. Growing up, her family moved around the world, and her oldest friends were the characters in stories. Now in Texas, Ella spends her time in school, reading, crocheting, and doing theater here at CYT.

Erin Hayward, 14

Cafe Ensemble

Hi! this is my 5th CYT show and I am so excited perform it for y’all! In my free time I enjoy reading, baking, hanging with friends and shopping! This show is truly amazing and so powerful to watch and be in. I hope you enjoy the show! Psalm 91

Garner Schwenk, 15

Workers Ensemble

This is Garner’s ninth show with CYT. She has previously preformed in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Big Fish, Chemical Imbalance, Descendants, Hello Dolly, Mary Poppins, School of Rock and Matilda. She loves to sing, dance, play volleyball and board games and to spend time with her family. She would like to thank her friends and family for always encouraging her creative side.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Harper Brodt, 16

Hermes

Harper is so excited to be back on the CYT stage! She is so grateful for the friendships and the community she’s found at CYT. In her free time, Harper enjoys singing, reading, obsessing over The Outsiders and visiting coffee shops with her sister and friends. She thanks her family, the creative team and Jesus for this opportunity. All glory to God and STAY GOLD! Matthew 5:16

CAST BIOGRAPHIES

Harper Robinson, 14

Cafe Ensemble

After doing 10 shows with CYT I am so excited to join the Main Stage show in Hadestown! Enjoy the show!

Harper Stakes, 13

Cafe Ensemble

Hey! Welcome to the show! Harper is thrilled that you could make it! Harper has been a part of the CYT community for almost 9 years now. Outside of theater, she enjoys crocheting, playing piano, and hanging out with friends. She’d like to thank the directing team for their constant hard work and she hopes you enjoy the show!

Holland Brodt, 15

Workers Ensemble

Holland is so grateful to be able to join her friends on stage for her 2nd CYT production. In her free time, she loves trying new coffee shops, walking her dog, making music videos with friends and traveling with her family. Holland is beyond blessed that God has provided such an amazing community and to be part of this cast. I hope you enjoy the show! Proverbs 16:9.

Jack Arnold, 17

Cafe Ensemble

Jack is excited for his first show at CYT! When not singing all over the house, he commonly found hanging out with friends or trying new tricks at the skate park. Jack hopes you enjoy the show!

Jordyn Jacobs, 14

Cafe Ensemble

This is Jordyn’s 12th production with CYT Dallas. She loves the community and friends that CYT has to offer. Enjoy the show!

CAST BIOGRAPHIES

Josephine Williams, 17

Workers Ensemble

After doing 10 shows with CYT I am so excited to join the Main Stage Josephine is absolutely thrilled to be apart of one of her favorite shows here at CYT! She is a Homeschooled High schooler who adores all of the arts! When not on stage, you’ll see her working at Chick-fil-A, babysitting or hanging out with her friends!

Kara Garner, 15

Cafe Ensemble

Hadestown is Kara’s 2nd MainStage CYT production. She also performed in Nemo Jr., Newsies, Finding Corey Taylor, and Sound of Music. She loves CYT and is so excited to be part of this show! Outside of CYT she plays piano, guitar, bass and sings in her school’s choir. She performs in worship bands for both school and church, and can’t wait to use this experience as another way to honor God.

Kate Hayward, 17

Workers Ensemble

I am SO excited to be a part of my sixth show with CYT: Hadestown Teen Edition!! I’m a junior who loves cows, books, grapes, tacos, music, crafts, and friends. When I’m not at CYT, I stay busy during the week with school, work, and church things. I also love going to local coffeeshops with friends, even if my bank account doesn’t love it ... But enough about me- I hope you enjoy the show! :)

Kate Robinson, 16

Featured Dancer, Workers Ensemble

This is my first CYT Show and I am so excited to get to be on stage with my sister and friends that I have watched in many shows before! Hadestown is one of my favorite musicals and I cant wait to experience a new style of dance and artistry! Enjoy!

Kinsley Groves, 15

Featured Dancer, Workers Ensemble

Hi, I’m Kinsley, I’m 15 years old and this is my 9th show with CYT Dallas. I’m so excited to be part of CYT’s production of Hadestown. Thanks to my family for always supporting me in my theater dreams.

CAST BIOGRAPHIES

Landry Schadle, 17

Featured Dancer, Workers Ensemble

My name is Landry and I am a homeschooled junior. I love CYT and I am thrilled to be a part of Hadestown! When I am not hopping around the Character Factory, you can find me traveling, reading, dancing, and picking up random hobbies. I would like to thank the directing team for their guidance through this rehearsal process, and Mr. Juan for introducing me to the world of musical theater!

Leah Thornton, 15

Workers Ensemble

Hello!! This is Leah’s 17th show and she loves every minute spent at CYT! Leah is a sophomore at Marcus High School, and enjoys playing guitar & piano, spending time with family and friends, reading, and serving at church! She’s so excited you’re here to see this beautiful story and hopes you enjoy the show. 1 Corinthians 1:4 :)

Lillian Bicheno, 18

Persephone, Dance Captain

Welcome to Hadestown, Lillian’s 22nd and final musical with CYT Dallas! When not at her theatre home you can find Lillian with family and friends, reading, watching old movies, playing board games, or singing (most of the time she’s singing). She thanks her family, the directing team, and most of all Jesus. All glory to Him who can do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine!

Logan Smith, 16

Featured Dancer, Workers Ensemble

Hiiii!! When not on stage you can find me playing my electric bass, at gymnastics, on the Rosettes drill team, laughing with my friends, baking, or eating some watermelon sour patch kids! Some of my past favorite roles are Katie in School of Rock, Peter in Peter Pan, and a Statue/Chimney sweep in Mary Poppins! 1 Cor 3:16. Have a blessed rest of your day, and thank you for coming!

Lorelai Andrus, 16

Workers Ensemble

This is Lorelai’s 4th show with CYT Dallas and she is so excited to be a part of Hadestown! She is 16 years old and is homeschooled. She loves all things artistic, especially music, and she enjoys reading and writing fiction in her spare time. Hope you enjoy the show!

CAST BIOGRAPHIES

Luke Varnell, 14

Cafe Ensemble

Luke is excited to be performing in his 6th show with CYT. He has also recently performed in his middle school’s production of 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse. He is also a Boy Scout and plays the saxophone. This show is one of his favorites.

Lydia Trimble, 17

Featured Dancer, Workers Ensemble, Dance Captain

Hi there! My name is Lydia, I’m a homeschooled junior in high school, and this will be my 22nd show with CYT Dallas. I am incredibly grateful for all the years this community has blessed me with people who continue to pour into my character and aid in my journey with Jesus. Hope you enjoy the show! Matthew 11:28

Mackenzie Mussell, 16 Fate

Mackenzie is excited to be part of Hadestown! This is her 10th show with CYT, and she loves using her talents to serve the Lord. She’s especially thrilled to perform alongside her friends and hopes you enjoy the show! - 1 Peter 4:10

Nathan Steele, 15

Workers Ensemble

Hello, I’m Nathan and am excited to be returning to the stage for my 12th production with CYT. I am currently a 9th grade student at Marcus HS and enjoy thrifting with my friends, listening to music, and of course CYT. I want to thank my friends for keeping me going, and my family for their endless love and support. Thank you for coming, and I hope you enjoy the show!

Noelle Bishop, 14

Cafe Ensemble

Hi everyone, I’m Noelle, and I am beyond excited to be in my fifth CYT production! I love spending time with friends and family, musical theater, and dancing. Thank you so much for coming to see our show!

CAST BIOGRAPHIES

Olivia Fippinger, 13

Cafe Ensemble

Hello my name is Olivia and I love being a part of the CYT community and I love spending most of my free time here. This will be my 13th show with CYT Dallas and I am so excited for you to watch this incredible show and know that all the Glory is to God.

Parker Dockins, 15

Workers Ensemble

I can’t keep this up. My poems have come to an end. I’m sorry you guys.

JUST KIDDING, THAT WAS A HAIKU! This is my 7th show at CYT and I could not be more excited! I come from a classical school, and so I am very familiar with all the Greek myths, and this has recently become one of my favorite shows ever! Y’all better buckle your seatbelts cause this show is gonna knock your socks off.

Payton Williams, 17

Workers Ensemble

Payton is a junior at Flower Mound High School, where she is an active member in their theater and choir programs. This is her 8th year and 14th performance with CYT Dallas. She has also been on backstage crew many times, often as an Assistant Stage Manager, Spotlight Operator, or a Mic Crew Member. Payton has loved getting to work with this amazing cast and crew, and she hopes you enjoy the show!

Rhyan Frucci, 18

Fate, Dance Captain

“To the world we dream about...and the one we live in now.” It’s a sad song, but Rhyan is excited to be in her final CYT performance as a student. She has spent most rehearsals spinning in circles calling it “character development” and is always bringing the energy. She is so thankful for all the memories, relationships, and chaotic backstage moments. Matthew 6:33-34

Rush Patterson, 18

Hades

Rush is celebrating his senior year with one last CYT show and is truly grateful for all that his directors and mentors have poured into him. These last three and a half years have been an immense blessing getting to participate in these amazing productions. What he’s experienced at CYT is going to be some of his most cherished memories for years to come. Thank you CYT!

Colossians 3:23

CAST BIOGRAPHIES

Ryan Radosevich, 15

Cafe Ensemble

This is my fifth show ever and fourth show with CYT. I have helped tech seven other shows.

Samuel Porter, 18

Orpheus

Samuel is a senior in high school and has been apart of the CYT family for four years now. CYT has truly changed his life. He is a better Christian and a better man because of CYT. He has gotten the privilege to play various role over the years including: Will Bloom (Big Fish), Captain Von Trapp (Sound of Music), and Davey (Newsies).

Sasha Saynor, 14

Fate

Sasha is in 9th grade at POPCS & is proud to be in her 8th CYT show! With 10 years of dance & theater, she also enjoys cheerleading & soccer. Favorite roles: Summer (School of Rock), Matilda (Matilda), & Alice (The Addams Family). She thanks her directors, friends, & family for their support. Most of all, she thanks God. Enjoy the trip to Hadestown as much as she has!

Shira-Sion Vincent, 18

Workers Ensemble

A’ight! Sisi is a high school senior and is so excited to perform in Hadestown! This is her fourth show with CYT and she is incredibly grateful for the love shown to her here. Sisi wants to thank her family, friends, and teachers for their support. Proverbs 16:3.

Tobin Woodward, 17

Cafe Ensemble

Tobin has recently turned 17, and is currently enjoying his 8th CYT show. If Tobin is not found goofing off with his CYT friends he will likely be seen camping with his scout friends or handing out delicious Whataburger orders (the one in Lantana). Tobin REALLY appreciates his parents and the CYT staff for supporting him.

CAST BIOGRAPHIES

Trinity Young, 16

Workers Ensemble

Trinity, young at the ripe age of 16, has been doing CYT since she can remember. She has been in several shows like The Lion King, Mary Poppins, and Newsies. Trinity has an ostentatious appreciation for musical theater and the liberal arts. Since infancy, Trinity has passionately advocated for pockets for women.

Taifah Njuguna, 16

Workers Ensemble

Taifah is a Sophmore at Marcus and this is their 8th show with CYT. In his free time, Taifah enjoys listening to music and hanging out with friends. Thanks for coming and enjoy the show!

Walker Guidroz, 14

Workers Ensemble

This is Walker’s eighth CYT show. You may have seen him in his very first role as “Michael Banks” in Mary Poppins. When Walker is not acting with his friends at CYT, he enjoys playing football and listening to all genres of music.

Zoey Tilger, 15

Cafe Ensemble

Zoey is 15 years old and excited to be in her 7th CYT production. In her spare time you can find her reading, writing stories, and making homemade productions with her sisters

ASSISTANT STAGE MANGERS

Abby Harmon, 18

Assistant Stage Manager

Abby is a homeschool graduate who’s slightly obsessed with matcha. She is beyond grateful for the incredible time she’s had at CYT and the opportunity to serve on the tech team for so many productions. She would like to thank the CYT staff and directing teams who have poured into her over these last four years. They believed in her when she didn’t believe in herself, and saw her when she thought she wasn’t seen. She is forever grateful for them. Abby would also like to highlight her amazing family: without their endless love and support, she wouldn’t be here today. (a special shoutout to her aunt because she’s pretty cool and the reason why Abby jumped into tech) Col. 3:23!

Nora Stephens , 15

Assistant Stage Manager

Hey y’all! I’m Nora! I’m 15 years old and this is my fourth time being an assistant stage manager for CYT Dallas! I love this role because I get to support the cast as they grow in the Lord and their musicality! In my free time, you can find me volunteering and my churches kids program, dancing, singing in my school’s choir, and enjoying time with my family and friends. Enjoy the show! Jeremiah 29:11

Deck Chiefs

James Gesch

Abby Harmon

Tech Crew

Nora Stephens

Lauren Sciandra

Camera Operator

Kellan Dunn

Ethan Armstrong

Anthony Henao

Wardrobe/Mics

Reese Poor

Lilly Smith

Finley McAnear

Lola Kirby

Sophie Harmon

CREW

Make-Up Crew

Salem Stern

Madeline Peugh

Paige Mills

Green Room

Caitlin Hines

Vanessa Williams

Men’s Wardrobe

Kyle Varnell

Mic Specialist

Kim Buchanan

Assistant Stage Managers

Abby Harmon

Nora Stephens

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