Hadestown: Teen Edition Cast

AUTUMN WALTON is extremely happy to be returning to a PHS Theatre Production. Performing last year as Matilda, and the year before as Tweedledum, Autumn comes to you this year as Orpheus. A Senior, Autumn has spent years performing in Band as well as PHS Theatre and plans to pursue acting in the future. "Here’s to the life I dream about and to the one I’m living now."

KARSEN RILEY is a sophomore at Powhatan High School and is appearing in her first theater production! She has a love for musical theater and singing and is deeply devoted to the show. She has spent much of her career in the Show Choir and is very talented. Along with acting, she loves drawing and gaming with her siblings.

BROGAN ANDERSEN is a Junior at Powhatan High School. A tremendously talented singer and guitarist, he has honed his talents in the PHS Show Choir. He is overjoyed to bring his skills and showmanship to his first appearance with PHS Theatre! Brogan credits his Faith, Family, and Friends for his successes, and he humbly offers his thanks for their support.

KENLEY DALTON is thrilled to return to the stage for HADESTOWN! She made her PHS theatrical debut in the Spring of 2024 as Miss Honey in Roald Dahl's Matilda, and she knew she wanted to do this for the rest of her life. Kenley has been singing, acting, and dancing since she was a little girl and doesn't plan on stopping. "Dance in the rain like no one's watching!"

AARON HIXON is a Senior at Powhatan High School and is thrilled to make his PHS Theatre debut in HADESTOWN! He is the Choreography Captain of the nationally-ranked Show Choir “Resonance” and has won numerous Best Showmanship awards. Aaron dreams of a career in acting and singing and is honored to bring Hermes to life.

JOANNA RAYCHOUNI is a Senior who has participated in the Theatre program since 6th Grade. This year, JoAnna has enjoyed working alongside the director as choreographer; all the amazing dancing you see is their hard work! She has been in the Theatre Club all four years, serving as Publicity Officer for 3 years. Go follow our social media! ;) Instagram @powhatanhstheatre

COLLINS HARVIE, a 12-year-old 7th-grader, is in her 2nd show with Powhatan High School; this is her 6th show overall. She has a passion for both singing and acting, and she enjoys drawing. Prior roles include Nemo in Finding Nemo the Musical, Eric in Roald Dahl's Matilda, and Jo in Little Women. Collins hopes to have a future career in voice acting.

BRYNN MORRISON is currently in the 7th grade at Powhatan Middle School. Last year, Brynn played Nigel in the PHS Theatre production of Roald Dahl's Matilda. When she’s not singing or acting, you can find her baking, playing tennis, teaching herself how to speak German, or practicing her boxing skills.

MADISON KING is thrilled to be back onstage with another PHS Theatre production! This is her Freshman year of high school and her 2nd year of Theatre. Her stage presence has come from her roles in several one-act plays and her role in her school's production of Roald Dahl's Matilda. She has her amazing choral directors to credit for her voice.

CAROLINE SPEIGHT is a Junior at Powhatan High School. She has been working with the Powhatan Theatre Department for six years and counting. Although she is still deciding exactly where to go, she plans to work towards a career in teaching. Caroline is supported by her loving friends and family and is beyond grateful to be a part of our wonderful show!

ANNABEL FELTS is excited to be working with PHS theatre again in performing Hadestown! Previous roles include Rudolfo in Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical and Ethan in Governing Alice. Finishing her 10th-grade year, she is thrilled to be part of the future of PHS theatre. She would like to thank her incredibly supportive family.

OLIVER ANDERSEN is excited to make his debut with PHS Theatre! A talented singer, he has developed his vocal talents in the PHS Show Choir. Oliver would like to thank his friends, his choral community, and his family for their support.

SOPHIA ANGELICO is a Junior at PHS. Honestly, we don't know how she got here; we think she just spawned in, and we didn't really question it.

KAIA MCCLURE is excited to return to the stage in another PHS Theatre production! A 7th-grade student, previous appearances include Roald Dahl's Matilda, A Seussified Christmas Carol, Monsters Therapy, and the SPARC Make-a-Musical program. Kaia would like to thank her mom, her grandparents, her best friend Chase Jones, and his mom, Nashae Jones, for their support!

EMORI DANIEL is a 7th-grade student at Powhatan Middle School. A long-time fan of all things theatrical, Emori is excited to make her first appearance in a PHS Theatre production! She has great ambitions for a career in acting, and she would like to thank her family for supporting her dreams every step of the way.

COHL BROOKS is a Senior at Powhatan High School. The self-proclaimed "One-Man Band," Cohl is skilled at playing several instruments and has been a practicing musician for years. Cohl is excited to play alongside a live ensemble and is eager to bring his experience to the stage!

AVABEL COTÉ (cellist) is appearing in her first theater production with Powhatan High School. She is currently a Freshman and has been involved in numerous fine arts so far. She has been playing cello since sixth grade and joined the marching band this past fall as a clarinet player. She enjoys playing music, reading, and hanging out with friends and family.

KARA POSEY is thrilled to join the production of Hadestown as their dedicated violinist! A confident and capable musician, Kara Posey is a Freshman with years of musical experience under her belt. She is grateful to the production for the opportunity and is thankful for her family's support!

ZEB KOELZER is a 14-year-old Freshman, and this will be his first production with the PHS Theatre program. Zeb is most passionate about music, specifically percussion, and has been a member of the school band since 6th grade. Zeb enjoys marching percussion as well, being a member of both the PHS marching band and indoor drumline.

AUDREY TENEBRUSO is a Senior at Powhatan High School and is proud to bring her extensive instrumental knowledge to the PHS Theatre production of Hadestown! A truly gifted musician and free-spirited soul, Audrey has a knack for picking up any instrument and learning it through sheer force of will. She's grateful to her band directors and her family for their support.

MONROE HARRISON is thrilled to join the PHS Theatre production of Hadestown on the guitar! Monroe has years of musical experience that he brings to the stage. In addition to his instrumental talents, he is also a gifted engineer and worked with the Robotics team to design mechanical pieces for the Hadestown set. He thanks his family and friends for their support.

BRANDY HELLER is a Junior at Powhatan High School and is excited to join the production of Hadestown on the piano! Not only is Brandy a talented musician, but he is also a budding songwriter, composing many original pieces he has presented at independent concerts. He thanks the production for giving him this chance to shine and thanks his family for their support.