Auditions for OUR TOWN

Auditions for OUR TOWN

by | Nov 3, 2016 | Auditions

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Hard Road Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for our upcoming spring production, the Pulitzer Prize winning play, OUR TOWN. Thornton Wilder’s OUR TOWN is the most performed play in American theatre. It tells the story of the fictional American small town of Grover’s Corners between the years of 1901 and 1913. The show has over twenty different roles and offers some wonderful opportunities for men and women, young and old, theatre veterans and newcomers. There are several roles specifically for juveniles (ages 11-17). Auditions will be held on Thursday, January 12th & Friday, January 13th, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Highland Elementary Auditorium, 1800 Lindenthal  Ave., Highland, IL. If needed, callbacks will be held on Saturday, January 14th at 11:00 a.m. at the same location. Those auditioning should be prepared to perform readings from the script (located here) and perform a pantomime of an everyday activity. In addition, those auditioning should be aware of any conflicts they have between January 15th – April 24th, 2017. Audition forms can also be found here. Performances of the play will be Apr. 20, 21, 22, and 23rd (there will be two performances on Apr. 23rd), 2017. If you have any questions about auditions or the show, please contact the director, Chris Weckler at chris@hardroad.org. Hard Road Theatre is a non-profit theatre organization committed to providing Highland, IL and the surrounding area with high-quality, affordable, live theatre productions.

OUR TOWN Audition Sheet

Readings for OUR TOWN

Accepting Director Submissions

by | Sep 2, 2016 | Uncategorized

Have you ever wanted to direct a show? Well, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for. Hard Road Theatre is now accepting director applications for the 2017-18 season (and beyond). Just follow the link and complete the very short form found there. That’s it. All submissions will be reviewed. Also, if you don’t want to direct next season but have an interest in directing in the future, fill the form out and let us know. We will be accepting director applications through October 1st. What are you waiting for?

https://hardroad.wufoo.com/forms/r1y1eqgm1afp37h/

 

HAPPY DAYS on SNAPCHAT

HAPPY DAYS on SNAPCHAT

by | Jul 26, 2016 | Uncategorized

indexDo you have Snapchat? Our production of Happy Days has a special Snapchat filter that will only be available to the public just prior to, during, and shortly after each of our performances of Happy Days. Save some of those snaps and send them to us via our Facebook page or via email to tom@hardroad.org and we might feature them on our Facebook page, our twitter feed, or even here on our website!

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HAPPY DAYS Are Here Again

HAPPY DAYS Are Here Again

by | Jul 15, 2016 | Uncategorized

13332739_1029479623812437_4683312001857407919_nIt’s time to say goodbye to gray skies and hello to blue as Hard Road Theatre in association with the Highland Arts Council and sponsored by Woodforest National Bank and Staunton Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram rock around the clock and present the new musical Happy Days! Based upon the hit tv series of the same name and written by tv series creator Garry Marshall with music by Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer Paul Williams, the musical follows the characters (Ritchie, Potsie, Ralph Malph, Joanie, The Fonz, etc.) of the beloved hit tv series during the spring of 1959. Arnold’s, the famed drive-in malt shop and number one hangout, is in danger of being demolished. In attempt to raise money to save Arnold’s from being destroyed, the Happy Days gang holds a dance competition and a televised wrestling match. Even Pinky Tuscadero, Fonzie’s childhood sweetheart, returns to help and she and Fonzie rekindle their old flame.

Director Lori Wahl knows audiences will love the production and hopes that it “evokes fond memories from their childhood, high school years, or just of the tv show.” She said she was drawn to the script because of her own memories of the tv show and listening to the golden oldies music of the 1950s and 1960s. A New York Times reviewer said of the musical, “If you’re going to make a stage musical out of a television show, Happy Days is not a bad choice. All that cheerful white-bread 1950s innocence. All those instant audience associations with beloved characters and the actors who played them.” For fans of the tv series, there are several allusions and jokes that will reward those who listen carefully.

HAPPY DAYS has a cast of around 25 individuals including Mitch England as The Fonz, Amanda Juenger as Pinky Tuscadero, Weston Holzinger as Richie Cunningham, Kenzie Holzinger as Joanie Cunningham, Joshua Miller as Ralph Malph, Devonn DeLong as Potsie Webber, Tim Albaugh as Howard Cunningham, Carrie Henrichs as Marion Cunningham, Jonathon Beavers as Chachi Arcola, Linda Collman as Count Malachi, Mary Knebel as Jumpy Malachi, and Tom Varner as Arnold Delvecchio. The show is directed by Lori Wahl and assistant directed by Breanna Noe with musical direction by David Wilton and choreography by Dylan Stanley with assistance from Ashley Crane.

Performances for HAPPY DAYS are July 29, 30, Aug. 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. and July 31 and Aug. 7 at 2:00 p.m. All performances will be held at the Highland Elementary Auditorium located at 1800 Lindenthal Ave., Highland, IL. Tickets are $12 each (children 3 years old and younger are free). Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Online ticket purchases stop 30 minutes before the scheduled show time. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis.

Hard Road Theatre Productions is a non-profit theatre organization committed to providing the greater Highland area with high-quality, affordable, live theatre productions. For additional information about HAPPY DAYS visit the Hard Road Facebook page, send an email to tom@hardroad.org, or call 618-409-6286.