The resolution honors the Vermonters involved in the creation of the Tony Award-winning musical "Hadestown," which began as a minimalist version by Anas Mitchell shortly after her graduation from Middlebury College in 2004. The musical, a modern retelling of the Greek myth of Orpheus, was first premiered in Barre in 2006 and underwent significant revisions before its Broadway debut in 2019, where it received eight Tony Awards. The resolution highlights the contributions of various Vermont artists, including Michael Chorney and Ben T. Matchstick, and acknowledges the ongoing involvement of Robinson Morse as a performing musician.
Additionally, the resolution recognizes the efforts of Montpelier High School and U-32 Middle and High School students in staging a new teen version of "Hadestown" in 2024-2025, under the guidance of their theater directors and with support from the original creators. It celebrates the collaboration between the two schools and the impact of this theatrical project on the local community. The resolution concludes by directing the Secretary of State to send copies to the involved parties, including Maren Langdon Spillane and Montpelier High School.