by Hard Road Admin | Jul 2, 2013 | Announcements, Shows
Can you believe it’s July already? In a few days, we’ll all be watching the amazing fireworks in the Highland skies (if the rain ever stops) and cooking out in the backyard. But you know what else is coming up?
You got it – Disney’s Little Mermaid is making an appearance in the Highland High School Kennel for four days beginning Thursday, July 11th! Now, I know what you’re thinking – Little Mermaid . . . water . . . fish . . . sea monsters – but don’t worry, we have all the technical details worked out. Chances are slim that you’ll get wet at all. Well, pretty slim.
Aren’t you curious?
Well, then it’s time to get your tickets. Tickets are $7 if purchased online or at the Chamber of Commerce office, and $8 at the door. So do yourself a favor – save yourself some money and make sure that you can get a seat for what promises to be a swimmingly good time! (Sorry – I had to.)
Now stop reading this and go to our “Purchase Tickets” page (see the tab at the top of this page?) Seating is limited so don’t wait too long. I hear that Sebastian and Flounder are inviting ALL of their friends!
by Hard Road Admin | Jun 6, 2013 | Announcements, Shows
Wow – it’s already June and you know what that means . . . just over two months before school is back in session! NO, not that! It means that Hard Road’s production of Aladdin Jr will soon be opening. June 20th, opening night, is just around the corner.
(Just in case you’ve been living in a cave for the last 20 years, Aladdin Jr is based on the wildly entertaining Disney movie, Aladdin You know – the one with the big blue genie that did Robin Williams impressions.)
Soon you will be able to take a magical carpet ride when Princess Jasmine, Genie and Aladdin embark on an adventure filled with magic and mayhem. The Academy award-winning score includes favorite songs like “A Whole New World,” “One Jump Ahead” and “A Friend Like Me.” This year, our shows are at the Highland High School Kennel, so everyone is up close to catch ALL the action.
Tickets are available now on this web site, the Hard Road Facebook page and at the Highland Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are $7 when purchased in advance and $8 if purchased at the door. So get your tickets NOW!
And while you’re at it, you may want to give some thought to buying tickets for our other two summer shows – Disney’s Little Mermaid, Jr and Mel Brook’s Young Frankenstein. All three shows promise to be wildly entertaining.
by Hard Road Admin | May 24, 2013 | Announcements, Auditions
After two great nights of auditions, the cast for Young Frankenstein has been picked. Such decisions are not easy, especially considering the amazing talent of all those who auditioned. So here is the cast of the Mel Brooks musical Young Frankenstein:
- Frederick Frankenstein – Evan Fifer
- Inga – Devynn Byrd
- Elizabeth – Stephanie Sullivan
- Igor – Tom Varner
- Frau Blucher – Gentry Nessel
- Monster – John Volker
- Kemp – Patrick Donnigan
- Victor – Eric Sykes
- Hermit – John Taylor
- Ziggy – Tim Albaugh
- Quartet – Freddie Rice, Will Thomae, Eric Sykes, Michael Miller
- Ensemble – Jamie Oestreich, Mary Knebel, Linda Collman, Diane Wingerter, C.J. Knebel, Courtney Hochuli, Angela Nuxoll, Megan Jakel, Katherine Kirchoff, Melanie Kozak, Matthew Crawford, Margaret Poletti, Kyle Wiegand, Sarah Rieke, Rebecca Eaton, Christian Dickerson, Freddie Rice, Michael Miller, Will Thomae
If you want to decline a role or have questions please contact the director, Hank Crider (cell – 314 308 9486) prior to Tuesday, May 28th. If we have not heard anything from you by then we will assume you have accepted your role. Also if you are an ensemble character, please realize that there are SEVERAL solos within the show as well as speaking parts that will be distributed throughout the ensemble.
First rehearsal? 7:00 PM, Tuesday, May 28th at the Highland Elementary Auditorium.
Congratulations to everyone in the cast.
by Hard Road Admin | May 6, 2013 | Announcements
First, a word from our directors, Brooke and Gentry . . .
“Thank you so much to everyone who auditioned and to the parents for being patient with us! It was INCREDIBLY hard to cast this show because there was so much talent.
Our first rehearsal will be THURSDAY MAY 9th at 5:30pm at Highland High School in The Kennel. We will read through the script and discuss the rehearsal schedule and other details about the show.
If you have any questions or comments please e-mail Brooke at or Gentry.
Thanks! Can’t wait for these AMAZING shows !!!!”
And now what you have all been waiting for….
Cast List for Disney’s Aladdin Jr.
Cast List for Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr
For the first rehearsal, Each child should bring along a parent or guardian. We will be discussing all details of the rehearsal schedule and expectations, and this would be a good opportunity to hear what’s going on.
And here’s something IMPORTANT – if you cannot attend the first rehearsal OR do not wish to accept the role for which you have been cast, please contact your director prior to Thursday night. If we don’t hear from you and don’t see you on Thursday night, we will assume that you are not interested in participating.
Again – thanks to all who came out this weekend. We’re all looking forward to an exciting summer!
