HADESTOWN At Louisa Performing Art Center At The Colorado Springs School (Photo) -04/22/25

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April 22, 2025

 

HADESTOWN: 

Teen Edition

A Fresh Take on the Tony Award-Winning Musical 

THE SPRING THEATER PRODUCTION AT THE COLORADO SPRINGS SCHOOL 

Colorado Springs (April 2025) — This spring, The Colorado Springs School Upper School theater department brings the mythological underworld to Colorado Springs with their production of "Hadestown: Teen Edition." The show runs April 25-27, 2025 at The Louisa Performing Arts Center. It is free and open to the public. 

 

Based on the Tony Award-winning musical by Anaïs Mitchell, "Hadestown: Teen Edition" interweaves two mythic tales — young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and Hades and his wife Persephone — into a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience with the powerful message of the original while making it accessible to student actors.

 

"Our students have embraced the complexity and relevance of this contemporary retelling of ancient Greek mythology," says Jonathan Andujar, the show's director and Middle & Upper School Theatre teacher. "Through Mitchell's extraordinary music and lyrics, they're exploring timeless themes of love, trust, and attempting to defy one's fate.”

 

The production features a cast and crew of Upper School students (Grades 9-12), who have been rehearsing since January. The show's distinctive folk-opera score blends modern American folk music with New Orleans jazz, creating a unique musical landscape that challenges and showcases our young performers' talents.

 

Performance Details:

• Dates: April 25, 26, 27

• Times: April 25, 7 pm, Apr 26, 7 pm, April 27, 11 am

• Location:  Louisa Performing Arts Center (on the campus of The Colorado Springs School) 21 Broadmoor Avenue 80906

• Ticket Prices: FREE (open to public)

The Colorado Springs School's theater program has a long-standing tradition of producing challenging, thought-provoking works that push the boundaries of student theater while fostering artistic growth and collaboration.

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About The Colorado Springs School (CSS)

The Colorado Springs School is an independent day school serving students from PreKindergarten through grade 12. Through experiential education and superior academics and mentoring, CSS prepares students to think independently and to meet the needs of a dynamic world through belonging, leadership, problem-solving skills, and personal integrity. Learn more at css.org. The school is located on a historic property of 28 acres at 21 Broadmoor Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80906.

The Colorado Springs School To Host Young People's Art Exhibition Reception (Photo) -04/17/25

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The Colorado Springs School to Host Young People's Art Exhibition Reception

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — The Colorado Springs School (CSS) is pleased to host the 62nd Annual Young People's Art Exhibition reception, celebrating nearly 200 pieces of exceptional artwork from high school students across the region. The event will be held on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Louisa Performing Arts Center on the CSS campus.

The reception will showcase diverse artistic expressions from talented High School students from across the Colorado Springs area, including CSS's own student artists, offering an opportunity for students, parents, and art enthusiasts to gather and appreciate creative achievements. Attendees will enjoy refreshments while viewing an impressive collection of paintings, sculptures, photography, digital art, and mixed media pieces, and more.

"We are thrilled to provide a professional gallery space for our community's emerging artists," said Hans Wolfe, Fine Arts Department Chair at The Colorado Springs School. "This exhibition highlights the remarkable creativity and technical skill of our region's high school students, particularly the exceptional work of our CSS students who continue to push artistic boundaries."

Reception Event Details:

• Date: Friday, April 18, 2025

• Time: 5-7 p.m.

  • Additional Gallery hours are Open Viewing: M-F April 21-25, 3:30-6:00, Sat April 26, 6:00-8:00, Sun April 27, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

• Location: Louisa Performing Arts Center, The Colorado Springs School 21 Broadmoor Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

• Admission: Free

High school artists whose work is featured in the exhibition and their parents are especially encouraged to attend the reception. The Colorado Springs School Upper School students whose work is in the exhibit are:  Meia A. (12th grade), Norah O. (12th grade), Lahee Y. (12th grade), Soffi B. (12th grade),  Sophia B. (11th grade), Garrett H. (10 grade), Lawrence G. (10th grade), Naomi W. (10th grade), Phoebe H. (10th grade), and Quinn W. (9th grade). 

YPAE Juried recognition to: 

Meia A., First  in the Printmaking category

Lawrence G., Second in the Printmaking category

Lahee Y., Second in the Sculpture Category

For additional information on the Louisa Performing Arts Center, Visit The Colorado Springs School WEBSITE.

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About The Colorado Springs School (CSS)

The Colorado Springs School is an independent day school serving students from PreK through grade 12. Through superior academics and mentoring, CSS prepares students to think independently and to meet the needs of a dynamic world with leadership, ingenuity, problem-solving skills, and personal integrity through learning by doing. Visit css.org. The school is located on a historic property of 28 acres at 21 Broadmoor Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80906