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HADESTOWN

ROLE AUDITION INFO

Persephone

Persephone

Playing Age

Middle aged

Gender Appearance

Female

Vocal Range

Mezzo-Soprano/Alto, range: F3-C5

Overview of Role/Notes

Persephone is the goddess of spring in Hadestown and the wife of Hades. In this version of the myth, she becomes a vibrant, rebellious figure caught between two worlds: the warmth and freedom of the surface, and the cold industrial underworld of Hadestown.

She brings life, music, wine, and summer energy wherever she goes. She has a big personality that is charismatic and magnetic, witty and sarcastic. She is compassionate toward workers and outsiders and frustrated with Hades' growing obsession with control. Unlike the imposing stillness of Hades, Persephone is full of movement, emotion, celebration, and nature.

Looking for: Strong character actress who is able to let go with a vibrant energy and strong vocals.

Audition requirements

Audition Overview

Must Attend Workshop, AND an individual audition

Audition Pieces

Piece 1: "Livin' it up" excerpt (will be accompanied by track)

Dialogue

N/A (assessed in vocal audition)

Vocal

Piece 1: "Livin' it up" excerpt (will be accompanied by track)

Movement/Dance

Assessed in morning workshop

Preparation Aid Tracks -

Ensemble (Chant) Backing Track

Ensemble (Chant) Backing TrackHADESTOWN Auditions
00:00 / 01:04

Preparation Aid Videos -

Eurydice 1 (Flowers)_Backing Track

Please Note: The preparation aid tracks are provided to help you prepare at home, however these will not be available to help you in the actual audition. You will be expected to perform live, accompanied by a pianist.

Please Note: The Material Download Area has copyright protected documents and therefore you will need to obtain the password to get in. (See steps on the main Auditions page)

How to sign up to audition......

Expression of Interest form - When you have looked through all the different material, and made your decision of how you would like to be involved, please fill out the online form here, and Jane will be in touch to confirm your registration.

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