Tessitura Musical Productions Presents
SIX: The Musical Teen Edition
Performance Dates:
June 5th - 7:30pm, June 6th -7:30pm & June 8th -2:00pm
Edwardsville, IL
Auditions:
Must be between the ages of 14 - 19 on June 5th
Friday, March 13th & Saturday, March 14th
Dance Auditions (By Invite Only), Sunday March 15th
Information & Instructions:
Step 1: Choose Your Audition Time
Step 2: Complete the Audition Information Form and Submit. Bring a printed copy of your Audition Form to your audition.
Step 3: Print the Calendar Conflict Form, fill it in as needed and bring it with you to your audition.
Step 4: Prepare a 16-32 Measure Cut from a Musical in a style appropriate to SIX: The Musical Teen Edition, such as a contemporary or pop/rock Musical.
Singers must provide sheet music in a three ring binder. An accompanist will be provided.
Tessitura Musical Productions will be casr the Six Wives of King Henry VIII, and an ensemble of Lads and Lasses in Waiting, as back up dancers and singers.
“Listen up and let me tell you a story!”
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over. https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/93929/six-teen-edition
SIX: The Musical Teen Edition begins as a contest between the Six Wives of King Henry the VIII to prove who has had the hardest life in marriage. The competition is halted as the Six Wives realize that they are better than that and agree not to compare themselves to each other. They believe they are women with their own unique qualities and successes and should not be defined only by their relationship with a man. Written by Lucy Moss and Toby Marlow, Six presents the message of female empowerment. The hard realities of women of the time are acknowledged by addressing sensitive subjects.
As a musical, SIX: The Musical Teen Edition is upbeat and fun. It’s full of bright lights, catchy songs, and confetti. Each wife is portrayed in a unique and special way. While expressing each wife in an upbeat and fun way, this musical also leaves room for the distressing reality of the women, tackling heavy subjects with sensitivity. No other Broadway Musical has retold the history of women in this way, creating a high standard for future feminist historical musicals.
“Raising up the roof till we hit the ceiling” - SIX: The Musical Teen Edition
The Queens in SIX: The Musical Teen Edition
Catherine of Aragon “Divorced”
A fiery, resilient, and unapologetic queen: Pop diva (Beyoncé, Shakira, J-Lo).
Song: “No Way” Focused on her loyalty and refusal to enter a nunnery.
Anne Boleyn “Beheaded”
A cheeky, bold, and dramatic queen full of chaos: Pop-punk/skater girl
(Avril Lavigne, Lily Allen).
Song: “Don’t Lose Your Head” A humorous take on her infamous downfall.
Jane Seymour “Died”
A sincere, loving, and slightly melancholic queen, often a beat behind the
others: Pop ballad (Adele, Sia).
Song: “Heart of Stone” – Emphasizing her genuine love for Henry.
Anna of Cleves “Divorced”
A confident, eccentric queen, living her best life after being rejected:
Hip-hop/RnB superstar (Rihanna, Nicki Minaj).
Song: “Get Down” Celebrates her freedom and wealth.
Katherine Howard “Beheaded”
A flirty, young, and misunderstood queen, hiding trauma behind a bubbly
persona: Bubblegum pop (Britney Spears, Ariana Grande).
Song: “All You Wanna Do” Explores her objectification.
Catherine Parr “Survived”
An empathetic, intellectual queen, focused on self-actualization: Soulful pop (Alicia Keys, Emeli Sandé).
Song: “Don’t Need Your Love” Shifts the focus from Henry to her own legacy.
Small Ensemble of Lads and Lasses in Waiting, Back up Singers and Dancers
Henry VIII had six queens in, ahem, rapid succession. Public domain, Wikimedia Commons (Hans Holbein, English School, Michael Sittow)
More About Tessitura Musical Productions in Edwardsville
Tessitura Music and StagePlay Learning have come together to provide the educational performance experience you have been waiting for through Tessitura Musical Productions. Spring 2026 will feature a full production of SIX: The Musical Teen Edition for ages 14-19. The values and goals of both Tessitura Music and StagePlay learning will be blended to encompass the inclusivity and community experience we strive to achieve. Tessitura Music believes in creating a safe environment for personal performance growth and building confidence. Tessitura Music is committed to teaching to the potential of each individual student and providing consistent encouragement. StagePlay Learning believes in teaching life skills through theater skills. StagePlay Learning supports the creativity and imagination of students in a group setting through creative play. We invite you to come along on this remarkable journey!
“We are one of a kind, NO category!”
- SIX: The Musical Teen Edition
Participation and casting in this program will depend on a successful audition. Throughout our 10-week rehearsal period for SIX: The Musical Teen Edition., students will have the opportunity to participate in educational experiences which will provide specialist guest training in performance elements relevant to our production of SIX: The Musical Teen Edition. A final schedule of guest experiences will be shared with cast members at our first rehearsal or before.
Attending class rehearsals is a vital part of any successful musical production. Although every cast member will be scheduled to attend all class rehearsals, simple training and research opportunities will be available at every rehearsal for those who would like to participate. Activities available at rehearsals will be shared with cast members ahead of time.