by Bill | Feb 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
Welcome to our trivia contest practice session. Our opening category is Memorable Events. Ready? OK, here’s the first question, “What premier community theater group is hosting their second annual Trivia Night?” Correct! On Saturday, March 9th, Hard Road Theatre will host a Trivia Night at the EvUCC Fellowship Hall in Highland.
Second question, “What time will the fun begin?” Yes, correct again! The doors will open at 6:30 and the games will start precisely at 7:00.
Question 3, “Besides an evening of brainteasers, what else can the trivia-files expect?” Oooh, you were close on that one. Actually there will also be a 50/50 drawing, a rousing game of Heads or Tails and a silent auction with such treasures as Cardinal tickets, autographed Rams merchandise, movie and restaurant gift certificates, and more.
Final question, “How much will this cost?” Good guess! $100 per team (of up to 10 players) will get you in the game. Soda and water will be available for purchase and snacks are free. Of course this is the perfect opportunity to show off your culinary skills to please do bring your own edibles!
So much for the practice round! Reserve your table TODAY by emailing us at info@hardroad.org or calling 618-409-6286.
See you there!
by Bill | Feb 18, 2013 | Announcements, Press Release
The Highland Area Christian Service Ministry (HACSM) Food Pantry swept the pot from Hard Road Theater’s recent production of The Odd Couple. The benefit performance featuring John Jatcko and Bill Sullivan, and sponsored by First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust, raised $5300 for the organization that helps area residents.
“This wasn’t just the hard work of our Hard Road volunteers,” said Sullivan, who also directed the production. “This is a testament to the heart and soul of Highland area residents. When there is someone or some place in town that needs help, the people in our town respond.”
Jatcko and Sullivan reunited to bring to life the classic duo of Oscar Madison and Felix Unger in Neil Simon’s timeless comedy. This was the second run of the show, which originally opened in January 2002. The show also brought together some of Hard Road’s earliest performers including Tom Varner, Wayne Steiner, and Rob Bowman as the poker-playing, unpredictably-funny buddies of Oscar and Felix, and Gentry Nessel and Meredith Canterberry as the crazy, but endearing Pigeon sisters. New faces were also seen in this production, including Jim Burgett as Speed.
“We had help from so many people and places to make this a success,” said Sullivan. “From the furniture donated by Tin Shed; the materials and manpower to build sets donated by Aviston Lumber, Southwest Construction and Highland Rotary Club; Highland Chamber of Commerce for helping us sell tickets, and many, many more.”
The show ran Feb. 1-3, with all net proceeds going to support the HACSM Food Pantry. HACSM began as an outreach project of the mission committee of a local church aimed to provide a food pantry for area residents in need. As the need increased, so did the facility, which is now housed in a 4500 square foot building located at 900 Chestnut Street in Highland, Illinois. HACSM’s service area includes Highland, Grant Fork, Alhambra, New Douglas, Pierron, St. Jacob, and Marine.
Seeing a delighted audience at the end of a production is usually the icing on the cake for most directors, but Sullivan says the good that has come from this production outweighs even that feeling. “Watching the community come together and support such a good cause is heartwarming,” he said. “The food pantry is doing great work in this community and deserves to be supported.”
Hard Road is still accepting donations to be passed along to HACSM Food Pantry. Anyone interested in making a donation should contact Bill Sullivan at (618) 654-2103 or bill@highlandmachine.com.
Welcome to our trivia contest practice session. Our opening category is Memorable Events. Ready? OK, here’s the first question, “What premier community theater group is hosting their second annual Trivia Night?” Correct! On Saturday, March 9th, Hard Road Theatre will host a Trivia Night at the EvUCC Fellowship Hall in Highland.