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The Sheldon High School production of "Hadestown, Teen Version" has two more performances scheduled, Friday and Saturday.

Audiences have two more chances Friday and Saturday, May 2 and 3, to catch the Sheldon High School production of “Hadestown, Teen Edition,” with shows scheduled for 7 p.m. both nights.

Some 90 students — actors, musicians and crew members — are involved in the production of the musical, based on the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. The musical spotlights themes of poverty, inequality and climate change, but it still holds out hope for a better world.

“Those themes feel painfully relevant today, which is exactly why I love this piece and why it’s so powerful to see it performed by young adults who are stepping into that future,” said Evynne Hollens, the production’s stage director. 

The Tony-winning best musical still is running on Broadway, but the teen edition of the show can be staged by approved schools. Springfield High School produced the show in February.

The teen edition includes vocal adjustments to accommodate teenage voices and removes some stage directions that might be considered inappropriate for younger audiences. The resulting show is considered appropriate for all ages. 

The show was written by Anais Mitchell and was co-orchestrated by Todd Sickafoose, who now lives in Eugene.

Megan Perdue is the producer and vocal director of the Sheldon High production. Julie Bounds is the orchestra director. Chris Emmick is the technical director. Sister-and-brother duo Clara Gramzow, a Sheldon graduate, and Kian Gramzow, a current student, choreographed the production.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for seniors, students and children. Tickets can be purchased online.

Sheldon High School is at 2455 Willakenzie Road in Eugene.

Mike McInally is a Pacific Northwest journalist with four decades of experience in Oregon and Montana, including stints as editor of the Corvallis Gazette-Times and the Albany Democrat-Herald.