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CAST
Hermes....................................................................................LYVIA MCCUTCHEN The Fates.....................ADDISON TAYLOR, SYLVIE COOGLE, KADYN EDWARDS Persephone.............................................................................MCKINLEY HARPER Hades....................................................................................................LEVI STEELY Orpheus.................................................................................COOPER GALLOWAY Eurydice.....................................................................................MCCARRON STITH Ensemble.........AALIYAH DANIEL, ADDISYN BALDWIN, AIDAN HOCKADAY, ANNA MORTON (U/S Eurydice), AVA COX, CARTER PASLEY, EMILY HOWTON (U/S Fate), EMILY MCLEAN (U/S Fate), EVAN PASLEY, FOSTER HOLT, HADLEY RAINES, HARPER CECIL (U/S Hermes), JORDAN JONES, JULIANA MOORE, KAIDYN STEWART, MACY CLINE (U/S Fate), NATE LYTLE (U/S Orpheus), NOLAN FIELDS, OLIVIA BALDWIN, POSY HOLT, PRESLEY LEDFORD (U/S Persephone), SADIE HESS, WYATT JONES (U/S Hades)
Creative team Director, Choreographer..........................................................ELLIE MILLER Director............................................................................................JACOB ERNST Music Director..............................................................................STEVE CROSBY Producer.......................................................................................TRACEY MILLER Stage Manager.........................................CORANNA COWGILL, GATES SMYTH Fight Choreography.....................................................................NICK VANNOY Lighting Design.................................................................................TOM WILLIS Sound Design..............................................................................NATHAN SMITH Musicians...........JAYD RAINES, JERROD CHILDERS, SYLVIE COOGLE, BEN LIN Scenic Design.......................................LAWRENCE BUCKLAND, JAMES MILLER Costume Design...................................................ELLIE MILLER, BRODIE BLAIR Scenic Artist....................................................................................ESTHER NEEL Board Operator..........................................................................CALEB ROLLINS Production Photography.........................SALLY HOROWITZ PHOTOGRAPHY Special Thanks.............................Sasha Holt, Jaclyn Taylor, Rebecca Morton, Charlene Hess, Families of the Cast, Lexi Harris, Brodie Blair, Jayd Raines
Aaliyah Daniel - Ensemble Aaliyah is so excited to be a part of Hadestown Teen Edition! Outside of theater, she is involved in Student Council, KYA, Mock Trial, and Beta Club. Theater is a huge part of her life! She is so thankful for the friendships, memories, and confidence it gives her. She would like to thank her family, friends, and everyone who has supported her throughout this journey. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Addison Taylor - Fate
Addison is so excited to perform for you all tonight! She has been in recent productions such as RDC’s Summer Intensive, LAC, Urinetown as Little Becky Two Shoes- which she received a Bradley Nomination for Best Supporting Actress, Shrek during RDC’s Summer Intensive as Young Fiona, and Dance Corp in Chicago: Teen Edition. She would like to thank her friends who are always there to support her. She sends thanks to her cast mates for working so incredibly hard to make an unforgettable show, and her mom for supporting her through all her endeavors. She cannot wait to be on stage and give it everything she’s got! Enjoy the show!
Addisyn Baldwin - Ensemble Addisyn is a 14 year old freshman at SCHS and is excited to be in her fourth show with Leeds. She has previously enjoyed performing in Junie B Jones Jr. (Lucille), Beetlejuice Jr. (ensemble), Little Mermaid Jr. (ensemble) and in community theater productions of Something Rotten Jr. (Minstrel) and Mary Poppins Jr. (ensemble). She hopes you enjoy this amazing show!
Aidan Hockaday - Ensemble Aidan Hockaday is delighted to make his Leeds Center for the Arts debut in Hadestown Teen Edition. At East Jessamine High School, he serves as co-drama secretary and co-choir president and performs with the competitive Chorale program. A 2025 Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts vocal music alumnus, Aidan has appeared in Dear Evan Hansen (Ensemble), Footloose (Chuck), School of Rock (Mason), Little Shop of Horrors (Ensemble), Aladdin Jr. (Babkak), and 12 Angry Jurors (Tech). He plans to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in music education at the University of Kentucky- combining his love of performance with his passion for helping others discover their own voices. Aidan is grateful to his directors, friends, family, and the audience for their continued support of the arts.
Anna Morton - Ensemble Anna Morton is excited to be making her debut at Leeds! Some of her favorite roles include Demeter (Cats), Cady Heron (Mean Girls) and Wednesday Addams (Addams Family). She is so grateful for the opportunity to be part of this production and can’t wait to share the stage with everyone involved.
Ava Cox - Ensemble
Ava is an eighth grader at Southern Middle School in Lexington. This is her first community theater production, and she is excited to share this story with others. Hadestown is one of her favorite musicals, and she loves Greek mythology as a whole. Ava is in the Artist Collective program here at Leeds and loves sharing her craft with others who have the same passion she has. Ava is excited to continue to pursue musical theater. She would like to thank her friends and family for all the support and drives to and from rehearsal. Enjoy the show!
Carter Pasley - Ensemble
Carter is a Freshman at Montgomery County High School and he is so excited to be performing again at Leeds. His past roles include Lumiere (Beauty and the Beast Jr.), Hans (Frozen Kids), a butler (Frozen Jr.), Kevin G. (Mean Girls Jr.), Fake Santa (Elf Jr.), Nemo (Finding Nemo Jr.), and Ensemble (Moana Jr., Beetlejuice Jr., and Shrek: The Musical). He also participates in the Leeds Artist Collective where he will have the opportunity to perform in New York City at 54 Below. He would like to thank the directors and his family and friends for all of their support.
Cooper Galloway - Orpheus Cooper is so excited to be Orpheus and tell this beautiful story of Hadestown. This is Cooper's first show at Leeds but his favorite out of all the shows he’s ever done. His most recent and memorable roles have been Robby the Stockfish in GRC’s production of Urinetown and Patrick Star in RDC’s production of Spongebob. Cooper is currently a Sophomore at GRC and is ready to keep growing and hopes for this show to be a huge stepping point. He’s made so many new relationships during this show and it’s been one of the best environments he’s ever been a part of. He thanks the entire cast, crew, his friends, and family for supporting him in his growth.
Emily Howton - Ensemble, U/S Fate Emily is so excited to take you wayyy down to Hadestown. With this being her 6th Leeds show and her 14th show in total; she has played many roles such as Teen Fiona/Humpty Dumpty in Shrek, Sandy in SpongeBob Youth Edition, the Witch in Into the Woods Jr., and many more. She’d like to thank her parents, sister, directors, and everyone else involved in making this show possible. She cannot wait for all of you to come enjoy this show and she’s sure you will sing it again.
Emily McLean - Ensemble, U/S Fate Emily is so excited to be part of Hadestown! This is Emily’s fifth show at Leeds and her tenth year doing theatre. Theatre has given her so many amazing memories, friendships, and opportunities to grow, and she is grateful for every chance to be on stage. She is so excited to take the stage once again and share this incredible story with you.
Evan Pasley - Ensemble
Evan Pasley is a Junior at George Rogers Clark High School. He is so excited to be performing in his nineteenth show. This is his seventh show at Leeds in the ensemble in Hadestown Teen Edition. Some of his previous theater credits include 9 to 5: The Musical at Leeds (Josh/Ensemble), Urinetown: The Musical at GRCHS (Mr. McQueen), Junie B. Jones Jr. at Leeds (Mr. Scary), Chicago: Teen Edition at GRCHS (Harry/Ensemble), and Shrek The Musical at RDC (King Harold/Papa Bear). Evan is also a member of the Leeds Youth Board, where he enjoys helping promote the arts and being involved in the community. In Evan's spare time, he enjoys choir, reading, and hanging out with friends. He thanks all of the cast and crew at Leeds and can't wait for you to come see the show!
Foster Holt - Ensemble
Foster Holt is thrilled to be back for his eighth show at Leeds! He previously appeared on the Leeds stage in Newsies JR. (Les), Matilda the Musical (Eric), and Beetlejuice JR. (Shrunken Head Guy). He enjoys performing with Rock University, Leeds Youth Board, and the Leeds Artist Collective. Foster is a freshman at Model Laboratory School where he is involved with the drama department, film club, and band. Foster would like to thank everyone at Leeds for making it such a fun family like community. He’d also like to thank his friends and family for their support and encouragement.
Hadley Raines - Ensemble
Hadley Raines is thrilled to be heading way down to Hadestown! She has previously appeared at Leeds Center for the Arts in Singin’ in the Rain Jr., The Little Mermaid Jr., Junie B. Jones: The Musical Jr., and Beetlejuice Jr. She has also performed in several school productions, most recently starring as Alex the Lion in Madagascar Jr. Hadley has expanded from stage to screen and most recently played Bethany in the short film Eternal. When she isn’t performing, she enjoys singing, playing French horn, and playing travel ice hockey. She is incredibly excited to be part of Hadestown: Teen Edition and to share this beautiful story with the audience!
Harper Cecil - Ensemble, U/S Hermes
Harper is in 8th grade at RDC. She has performed in shows with Shearer Musical Theatre, Baker Theatre Department, Leeds Center for the Arts and more. Some of her most memorable roles include Olaf in Frozen Kids, Matilda in Matilda: The Musical, Flounder in Little Mermaid Jr., Rafiki in Lion King Jr., and Junie B. in Junie B Jones. When Harper isn’t on stage she loves cheerleading, singing, dancing, and spending time with her family, especially her big sister. She would like to thank everyone at Leeds for all of the hard work they’ve put in to make this show so amazing for the audience and for the cast
Jordan Jones - Ensemble This is Jordan’s 11th show, but first show at Leeds. His previous roles include Hermey the Elf from Rudolph, Drake from Annie, Bruce from Matilda, Maui from Moana, Race from Newsies, Donkey from Shrek, Ben from Descendants, Pugsley from The Addams Family, Player 11 from Dare to Dream, and Jemima from CATS. He would like to thank his family for their continued support in all his productions.
Juliana Moore - Ensemble
Juliana is a Junior at Bath County High School. She has been performing since the age of seven, but this is her first show at Leeds. Her past performances include Karen in Mean Girls Jr., Rumpleteaser in CATS, Elle Woods in Legally Blonde Jr., and Sandy Cheeks in SpongeBob: The Musical. She is part of the Leeds Artist Collective and performed at 54 Below in NYC. She also performed “The Sweet Life” this summer at an Off-Broadway theater in NYC with the Gateway Regional Arts Center. Outside of theater Juliana is involved in several clubs and organizations including Student Council, Beta, and Wildcat Leadership Council. She has also been clogging with Taps In Motion Vibe for 11 years and has won five national championships. She is on the Girls Golf team and has qualified for state twice and also runs track. She is a 2026 Roger’s Scholar, 2025 Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute graduate, and was a 2026 Finalist for Governors School for The Arts. In her spare time she volunteers with the Owingsville Elementary School Drama program. Juliana wants to thank all her past and current directors, teachers, coaches, and parents who have helped her along the way. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Kadyn Edwards - Fate
Kadyn Edwards is a Freshman at Henry Clay High School in Lexington, KY. Since a young age, Kadyn has participated in the performing Arts whether in church, school, or in the community. Kadyn has successfully landed many roles as an actress in several musicals and dramas. She has continued to enhance her craft as she enjoys everything about the art of acting and the stage. She does not shy away from the hard work and long hours it takes to make the production a success. Kadyn is looking forward to being a part of Hadestown Teen Edition with former stage mates and new ones as well.
Kaidyn Stewart - Ensemble Kaidyn is a senior at GRC and is so excited to perform her last teen show with Leeds. You may have seen her in Anything Goes, Chicago, or Urinetown at GRC, The Little Mermaid Jr., or Beetlejuice Jr. at Leeds! In her free time she loves photography, and working tech! She has stage managed three shows at Leeds so far. She sends a big thanks to Leeds for the great role they’ve played in her high school career! She hopes you enjoy the show!
Levi Steely - Hades Levi is thrilled to debut in his first production at Leeds! He’s previously been seen at another local community theatre, Woodford Theatre, as ensemble in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. He wishes the best and gives thanks to all his loved ones there and at home. His most notable roles include Billy Flynn in Chicago, Aaron Samuels in Mean Girls, and Laurie in Little Women. He is proudly a part of his school choir and has attended All-State, which he received distinguished at Solo & Ensemble. Additionally, he co-founded a Barbershop Quartet group with his friends, with which he sings at local Central Kentucky events. With even more love of the arts, he has played cello for many years and has recently picked up piano too. He hopes you enjoy this fantastic show and appreciate all the hard work that’s been put in by every single person in the process!
Lyvia McCutchen - Hermes
Lyvia McCutchen is a Senior at Franklin County High School in Frankfort, KY. Her performance as Pearl in SpongeBob: The Musical earned her the Bradley Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, while her performance as Hermes at FCHS earned her a Bradley Award nomination for Best Lead Actress. In addition to musical theater, Lyvia participates in her High School choir and plays trombone in the marching band. When she is not performing, Lyvia enjoys playing piano, songwriting, and spending time with her friends. Lyvia also works with a local nonprofit arts program, where she mentors young children. She hopes to continue studying musical theater in college and pursue a career in music.
Macy Cline - Ensemble, U/S Fate
Macy Cline is a junior at Bath County High School. Hadestown will be her 18th production and second at Leeds. Some of her past favorite roles include Catherine of Aragon in SIX: Teen Edition, Pearl Krabs in SpongeBob: The Musical, Alice Beineke in The Addams Family, and Emily Webb in Our Town. She also participates in the Leeds Artist Collective and is currently participating in her second year. Macy would like to thank her family for their support, the crew of Hadestown for making this amazing show, and her castmates for making this show her most memorable one yet.
McCarron Stith - Eurydice McCarron Stith is thrilled to be playing Eurydice in this production of Hadestown! Her previous roles include Beetlejuice in Beetlejuice Jr. and Dory in Finding Nemo. This past summer, she had the opportunity to attend the Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) for Musical Theatre, where she was able to grow as a performer and explore her love for musical theatre even further. Outside of theater, she enjoys singing, traveling, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family. She would like to give a huge thank-you to her friends and family for their constant love and support, and to everyone who has helped make this production possible. She hopes you enjoy the show!
McKinley Harper - Persephone
McKinley Harper, a senior at George Rogers Clark High School in Winchester, Kentucky, is excited to perform in her last teen show at Leeds! Recent roles include Penelope Pennywise in Urinetown, Lydia and Delia in Beetlejuice Jr., Katherine Howard in Six: Teen Edition, Janis in Mean Girls Jr., Mona the Murderess in Chicago: Teen Edition, and Morticia in The Addams Family. McKinley is a member of GRC’s Fine Arts Cohort and the Cardinal Singers Choir. Outside of school, she is an active volunteer on the Leeds Center For the Art’s Youth Advisory Board, and is a member of the ACTivate Company in Lexington, Kentucky. McKinley is grateful for all of her teachers and directors who got her to where she is today, and for the love and support of her family and friends.
Nate Lytle - Ensemble, U/S Orpheus
Nate is a High School student at MCHS and has played in recent years the role of, Mr. Mistoffelees in CATS, Buddy the Elf in Elf, Aaron Samuels in Mean Girls, Lucas in Addams Family, Young Will in Big Fish, and will be playing an honorable part in this amazing cast. He would like to thank his supportive friends and family. He is just as excited to perform this show as you are to see it!
Nolan Fields - Ensemble
Nolan Fields is a sophomore at Montgomery County High School and he is so excited to step into the world of Hadestown. His past credits include Olaf in Frozen Jr. (twice!), Marlin in Finding Nemo Jr., Walter in Elf Jr., Damian in Mean Girls Jr., Fester in The Addams Family, Gus in CATS, Zacky Price in Big Fish, and Little Willie in Sweet Life: The Ruth Hunt Story. He's also performed in the ensembles of Moana, Six: Teen Edition, and Shrek. Nolan hopes to major in theatre in college and keep pursuing his love of performing and storytelling. He's incredibly grateful to be part of Hadestown and to work with such an amazing cast. He'd like to thank everyone who keeps supporting his love of theatre, especially his family, for always encouraging him to dream big!
Olivia Baldwin - Ensemble
Olivia is a sixth grade student at Baker Intermediate School. This is her fourth production at Leeds and she is grateful to have another chance to share this stage with some amazing performers. Olivia would like to thank the production staff for their hard work and she can’t wait to share this show with her friends and family. Enjoy!
Posy Holt - Ensemble
Posy is super excited to be in Hadestown! She was in her first musical at Leeds in Singin’ in the Rain Jr. and now she’s in her sixth show at Leeds! She takes dance classes and voice lessons with Leeds SPARK Education Program. She is also proud to be in the Leeds Artist Collective and recently performed at 54 Below in NYC with the group. Posy is in the 8th grade at Model Laboratory School where she enjoys art, drama, and film club. Posy would like to thank everyone at Leeds for supporting her love for the arts. She’d also like to thank her friends and family for their support and encouragement.
Presley Ledford - Ensemble, U/S Persephone Presley is thrilled to be a part of another fabulous production here at Leeds. Her most favorite role she has played is Girl Scout (Sky) in Beetlejuice Jr. here at Leeds! Recent productions and roles Presley has performed include: Ernestina Money in Hello, Dolly! at Stagedoor Manor, and part of the Ensemble in 9 to 5: The Musical here at Leeds. She cannot wait for you all to see our production of Hadestown: Teen Edition and for you all to see all of the hard work that has been put into this show.
Sadie Hess - Ensemble Sadie is thrilled to return to Leeds for Hadestown Teen Edition! She is a homeschooled senior attending classes at the CORE program and BCTC. This is her eight official show, in addition to showcases at Leeds and GSA. When she’s not performing, Sadie enjoys baking, reading, and crochet. She would like to thank the cast and crew for their amazing work. Enjoy the show!
Sylvie Coogle - Fate Sylvie feels certain the fates have smiled on her in getting to perform in Hadestown Teen Edition (one of her favorite musicals) with such a wonderful cast. Sylvie is a senior at GRC, where she is a drama major in the Fine Arts Cohort. Previous favorite roles include Lydia in Beetlejuice, Jr. (Leeds) and Scuttle in The Little Mermaid Jr. (Leeds). In her free time she enjoys ceramics, guitar, and is trying to visit all of the National Parks. She would like to thank everyone at Leeds—this is her 7th and last junior show here!
Wyatt Jones - Ensemble, U/S Hades Wyatt Jones is super excited to be a part of his very first Leeds show with Hadestown: Teen Edition! This is Wyatt`s 6th show overall and his previous shows include The Little Mermaid Jr., Into The Woods Jr., Spongebob: The Musical Jr. (Squidward), Shrek: The Musical (Shrek), and Urinetown: The Musical. Wyatt absolutely loves doing theatre; he is so thankful that he’s had the opportunity to do this show with his friends and the amazingly talented people that have put so much work into it. He can’t wait for audiences to experience this bombastic spectacle of a musical.
a note from the director: The story of Hadestown is based on the myths of Hades, Persephone, Eurydice and Orpheus, some of the most famous in Greek Mythology. We have reimagined this story, setting it in Appalachia against the backdrop of poverty during the Great Depression. Appalachian storytelling is a foundational oral tradition that carries through generations. Stories get told over and over again, on front porches, around campfires, at kitchen tables - and yet we continue to tell them. In Greek Mythology, Hades took Persephone, Goddess of Spring, to the underworld, resulting in her mother, Demeter, the Goddess of the Harvest, to starve the Earth. A compromise was reached between the two gods and Persephone was allowed to return to Earth for half the year, allowing the harvest to continue - resulting in the changing of the seasons each year. The myth of Eurydice and Orpheus is filled with belief and self-doubt, desperation and hope, betrayal and forgiveness. But most of all, Hadestown is a story of these lovers losing each other, and the struggle to find their way back.
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