Carrollton High School students to perform folk musical Hadestown

The award-winning Broadway hit inspired by Greek mythology takes the stage Nov. 14–15 at 7 p.m. in the Carrollton High School Performing Arts Center, featuring 47 students in acting, music, and production roles.

Cast members of Carrollton High School’s production of Hadestown, a folk musical retelling the Greek myths of Orpheus, Eurydice, Hades and Persephone, include Eva Nicholas, front left, Violet Burkholder and Lydia Oboy; Isabella Nuzzolillo (Hermes), back left, Victor Zacapala Diaz (Orpheus), Railey Macke (Eurydice), Logan Pridemore (Hades) and Rylee Champion (Persephone).

Submitted

Don Rutledge Don Rutledge FPS Staff Writer

Published November 11, 2025 - 12:00 p.m. Modified November 18, 2025 - 9:55 p.m.

The folk musical "Hadestown" will be presented Friday and Saturday in the Carrollton High School Performing Arts Center, with performances beginning at 7 p.m. both evenings.

Tickets are $8 online and $10 at the door. Online tickets can be purchased at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hadestown-carrollton-high-school-performing-arts-center.

A total of 47 students are participating in the production, contributing to acting, set design and construction, and technical work. The show is directed and choreographed by Ron and Alzana Nuzzolillo, with Mindy Domer serving as musical director and McKenzie Mogus as stage manager.

A house band will perform in the Commons during intermission.

"Hadestown" is a folk musical that interweaves the ancient Greek myths of Orpheus and Eurydice and Hades and Persephone, following a captivating journey to the underworld and back. Narrated by the Greek messenger god Hermes and guided by the Fates, the story explores timeless themes of love, hope and perseverance.

Written by Anaïs Mitchell in 2006 and still playing on Broadway, the musical features a jazz-inflected folk score that delves into the contrasts between nature and industry, doubt and faith, and the enduring power of music.

Close-up of a golden retriever puppy's face.

Carroll County animal shelter to accept animals June 1

People wanting to surrender animals to the CCAPL must call ahead for an appointment

Carrollton student’s march debuts at spring concert

The march — appropriately titled 'The Bell-Herron March' — was written and composed by Paul Gomez, a trombone player and sophomore student at CHS

CHS student directors honored at Playhouse Square

The Stay Gold Project is an educational initiative that recognizes students who demonstrate empathy, authenticity, kindness and compassion

Five people standing next to a flower and vegetable bed in a small urban garden area.

Carrollton Garden Club discusses projects, beautification efforts

Members hear floral presentation, plan summer activities and community improvements

View Community Calendar

Find us on Facebook

The Free Press Standard

THE LATEST

Local

Conotton Valley board rescinds appointment, names new member

Nathan Pounds, who was present at the May 5 meeting, was appointed as the district’s fifth member

Close-up of an American flag with a blurred cemetery of white headstones behind it.

Leesville plans Memorial Day celebration

A flag-raising ceremony, with the Conotton Valley Marching Band, will be held at the cemetery

First-time candidate Kirtley wins Democratic nomination

According to unofficial totals from the Ohio Secretary State’s office, Kirtley received 12,264 votes, or 31.5% of the total

A group of people pose on chairs and standing in rows on a stage with red curtains behind them.

Minerva High School graduates earn $178,800 in scholarships

Honors Night May 4, recognized academic achievement, leadership and community involvement

Workers wearing hard hats and safety vests gather at a construction site near vehicles and portable structures.

Large-scale emergency drill tests county response

Carroll County EMA hosts exercise involving 17 agencies, 75 personnel

Carroll Electric names Hoffman president and CEO

Hoffman joins Carroll Electric with 20 years of experience in the electric cooperative industry

Roadside sign warning of a driver's license checkpoint ahead beside a blurred road at night.

Statewide OVI checkpoints planned

The counties where the checkpoints will take place will be announced the day before the checkpoint

Sports

Conotton Valley senior athletes sign with colleges

Conotton Valley announced the signings of two senior athletes

A softball in a glove resting on a bat on a dirt baseball field.

Conotton Valley wins OVAC Class 1A overall championship

Conotton Valley has now been the Class 1A overall champion in three of the past four years, including the past two years

Softball batter in red swings while catcher kneels behind home plate.

Lions battle through busy week on diamond

When the dust finally settled, Minerva’s record stood 11-11 overall and 6-4 in the EBC

Softball player in white uniform celebrates on the infield with a raised glove.

Hornets battle through tough week on diamond

If nothing else, the Hornets proved this week that chaos can, in fact, be a strategy

Warriors split busy week on diamond, post strong track finishes

The Warriors closed the week 14-9 overall and 6-4 in the EBC

Unified track meet brings athletes, deputies together

Athletes from Edison, Indian Creek and Buckeye Local high schools competed against a 'mystery' opponent — the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Minerva track dominates during up-and-down week

Lions split the difference: baseball rallies, softball battles, track team dominates

Public Record

Farm Bureau holds data center discussion in Scio

Attendees seeking details on proposed locations and plans received little specific information

Several workers in reflective vests and helmets stand near a Carroll County, Ohio hazardous utility trailer outdoors.

County emergency drill tests response plans across Carroll County

EMA Director Tom Cottis and Deputy Director Dustin Lucas updated commissioners on the county’s full-scale Local Emergency Planning Committee exercise

Senate passes bill honoring Trooper Cayton

A graduate of Carrollton High School, Cayton served in the Ohio Army National Guard before beginning a 13-year career with the Ohio State Highway Patrol