HADESTOWN
ROLE AUDITION INFO

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
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.

