Looking for Directors

Although our summer season has just begun, we are already looking to the future beyond this season and are accepting directing applications for our 2020-21 season. Our season runs from May of one year through April of the next.

We prefer those who have previous experience in our productions and have directed in the past, but we will accept and look over applications from anyone. If you’ve ever wanted to direct a show for Hard Road, this could be your opportunity. Just click on the link below and complete the short online form. That’s it!

You must complete a form even if you have directed a show with Hard Road in the past. If you don’t want to direct next season, but have an interest in directing (or even assistant directing) a show with Hard Road, please fill the form out and let us know that, too. ALL submissions will be reviewed.

Director applications will be accepted until September 30th.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Online Director Submission Form

FROZEN JR.

FROZEN JR.

IT’S ABOUT TO GET COLD

Bradford National Bank in association with Hard Road Theatre Productions is proud to present Disney’s Frozen Jr. Adapted from the 2013 smash hit Disney movie, Frozen, and based upon the 2018 Broadway musical of the same name, Frozen Jr. brings the story of the sisters Elsa & Anna and the magical land of Arendelle to life onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the original animated movie with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs that were written specifically for the Broadway production. Book is by Jennifer Lee.

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!

The cast is composed of students from communities all around the area including Highland, Grantfork, Troy, and Edwardsville. The show is directed by Gentry Fifer and produced by Breanna Noe and Michele McPhillips.

Performances for Frozen Jr. are June 20-23 and June 27 – June 30. Except for Sundays, all performances are at 7:00 p.m. Sunday performances begin at 2:00 p.m. All performances will be performed at the Highland High School Kennel, 12760 Troxel Ave., Highland, IL. House doors open approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled show time. Tickets are $10 for adults and $9 for children (4-12) and senior citizens. Tickets can be purchased online at the Hard Road website (hardroad.org). Physical tickets can also be purchased at the Highland Chamber of Commerce or at the door. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. All online ticket sales stop approximately 60 minutes before scheduled show time.

The Thursday night performances on June 20th and 27th will include signing, done by students from a local sign language club, for hearing impaired audience members. Hard Road Theatre Productions is a non-profit theatre organization committed to providing Highland and the surrounding area with high-quality, affordable, live theatre productions.