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H.O.T. the Musical
by Shelly Verden & Sarah Crawford

World Premiere

May 8 – June 2, 2024
Unicorn Theatre | Levin Stage

Directed by Sarah Crawford
Music Direction by Ahafia Jurkiewicz-Miles

Genre: New Musical
Run Time: ~2 Hours | w/ Intermission

The Face That Launched a Thousand Ships… is just an ambitious young girl named Helen with big dreams. So, what happens when what you want and who you think you are do not fit the expectations of those in charge of your fate? This is a contemporary look at Helen of Troy that feels strikingly like the world we live in right now.

H.O.T the Musical contains mild adult themes and language. Recommended for ages 16+

TEASER

PLAYBILL

CAST

Maddie Robert* | Helen
Ashley Pankow* | The Storyteller
Margo Mikkelson | Hera
Shelby Floyd | Athena
Elaine Watson* | Aphrodite

Scotty Sharp | Paris
Matthew Robison | Menelaus
Darrington Clark* | Achilles
Austin Skibbie | Patroclus
Collin O’Connor* | Odysseus

PRODUCTION TEAM

Sarah Crawford | Director
Ahafia Jurkiewicz-Miles | Music Director
Christina Burton | Choreographer
Lydia Krause* | Stage Manager
Ashley Champion* | Asst. Stage Manager
Em Swenson | Scenic Designer
Alex Perry | Lighting Designer

Arwen White | Costume Designer
Bradley Meyer | Props Designer
David Kiehl | Sound Designer
Sally Farrand | Asst. Lighting Designer
Taylor Sullivan | Lead Electrician
Tanya Brown | Scenic Artist
Paul Vedros | Sound Board Operator