York High School Presents 'Hadestown: Teen Edition' Musical

The annual high school production will feature over 50 students in the cast and crew.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 6:20am

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York High School students and directors are preparing for the upcoming presentation of 'Hadestown: Teen Edition,' a musical based on the book by Anais Mitchell. The show will run on May 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. each evening, with a cast and crew of over 50 students taking on various roles from acting to technical production.

Why it matters

The annual high school musical is a beloved tradition that brings the community together to celebrate the talents of local students. This year's production of 'Hadestown: Teen Edition' continues that legacy, showcasing the hard work and creativity of York High's young performers and technicians.

The details

The musical is being directed by Trent Bruntz and Becky Stahr, with a large team of student directors overseeing areas like sound, lighting, choreography, vocals, props, hair/makeup, and more. The cast features over 40 students taking on a variety of roles, while the crew has an additional 15 students handling technical elements.

  • The musical will be presented on May 14 and 15, 2026 at 7 p.m. each evening.
  • Rehearsals and preparations for the show have been ongoing for several months.

The players

Trent Bruntz

Co-director of the York High School musical production of 'Hadestown: Teen Edition'.

Becky Stahr

Co-director of the York High School musical production of 'Hadestown: Teen Edition'.

Anais Mitchell

Author of the book that the 'Hadestown' musical is based on.

Xavier Paris

Sound and light director for the York High School musical production.

Mae Ericson

Promotions director for the York High School musical production.

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What they’re saying

“The annual high school musical is a beloved tradition that brings the community together to celebrate the talents of local students.”

— Trent Bruntz, Co-director

What’s next

Tickets for the 'Hadestown: Teen Edition' performances on May 14 and 15 will go on sale to the public on April 30.

The takeaway

The York High School musical production of 'Hadestown: Teen Edition' showcases the dedication and creativity of the school's student performers and technicians, continuing a longstanding community tradition of celebrating local talent.