Due to the continued “Shelter-In-Place” order from the State of Illinois and the Social Distancing guidelines from the White House being extended until April 30, 2020 the auditions for Disney’s Moana Jr. that were scheduled for the weekend of April 17 & 18 are being POSTPONED until a later date. We currently do not have a new date scheduled, but as soon as that decision has been made we will let you know on our Facebook page and our website.
Our top priority right now is making sure our performers, production staff and patrons stay safe and healthy. Check back often for future updates about auditions, show dates and other Hard Road information. Stay safe and healthy!
Due to the ongoing worldwide concern about the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the recommendations from the CDC limiting large gatherings of people we are postponing the Chicken & Beer Dance scheduled for March 21, 2020. We take the health and safety of our supporters seriously. The situation right now is very fluid, but we are currently working on securing a future date for this event and will let you know as soon as we have more information. We hope that everyone stays healthy and well.
If you already purchased your tickets online. you can hold on to them for the rescheduled event or contact us for a full refund. Thank you all for your continued patronage and support for the arts here in Highland!
The first production of our 20th Anniversary Season is our kids show, Disney’s Moana, Jr! We are excited to be one of the first community theaters in the area to stage this show!
This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage.
We are grateful to have our long-time kid’s show director, Gentry Fifer, at the helm again this year! Her dynamic vision and experience promise to make Disney’s Moana, Jr. one of our best and most memorable productions ever! She has put together a wonderfully talented production team who are already preparing for this summer’s show!
Here are some important dates for the show:
Auditions @ Highland Elementary Auditorium : Friday, April 17 @ 6pm Saturday, April 18 @ Noon Sunday, April 19 – Callbacks as needed
Show Dates @ Highland Elementary Auditorium: Friday, June 19 @ 7pm Saturday, June 20 @ 7pm Thursday, June 25 @ 7pm Friday, June 26 @ 7pm Saturday, June 27 @ 7pm Sunday, June 28 @ 2pm
Age Range for the show – 1st grade going into 2nd through Freshman going into Sophomore
More details about auditions and audition materials/forms will be released soon, so check back often!
Sponsored by Staunton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Hard Road Theatre Productions is proud to present their 2019 summer production of MAMMA MIA! Based upon the Broadway musical of the same name, MAMMA MIA! features songs and music originally written and performed by ABBA. Some of the songs featured in the production include “Super Trooper,” “Dancing Queen,” “Thank You for the Music,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes All,” “SOS,” “Take a Chance on Me,” and the title number, “Mamma Mia!” ABBA’s songs have been woven together to tell the hilarious story of a woman’s search for her father on the eve of her wedding. Her quest brings three men from her mother’s past back to a Greek island they each last visited 20 years ago. Confusion and hilarity ensue as ABBA’s timeless songs propel this enchanting tale of love, laughter, and friendship, creating an unforgettable show full of big laughs and intense dance numbers. This is the first time MAMMA MIA! is being performed in Highland.
MAMMA MIA! is directed by Eric Sykes with musical direction by David Wilton and Thomas Taylor IV and choreography by Christine Taylor. The cast for the show includes an equal mix of both Hard Road veterans and newcomers. “I’m so proud of this cast and what they’ve put into this production,” Sykes says. “Each cast member has put in well over 100 hours each into this show. Audiences are going to love it.”
Performance dates for MAMMA MIA! are July 26, 27, Aug. 2, and 3 at 7:30 p.m. and July 28 and Aug. 4 at 2:00 p.m. The show is being performed at the Highland Middle School, 2813 State Route 160, Highland, IL. Ticket prices are $12 for adults and $11 for senior citizens and children (ages 4-12). Physical tickets can be purchased at the Highland Chamber of Commerce or at the door. In addition, tickets are available for sale online via the Hard Road website (hardroad.org). Seating is limited for this production, so it is recommended that tickets be purchased in advance.
Founded in 2001, 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.
We regret to announce that due to circumstances beyond our control, the board of Hard Road Theater has canceled the fall production of Music Man in Concert. Several scheduling conflicts with our principal cast has unfortunately necessitated this decision. It is uncertain if the production will be scheduled to a later date.
We appreciate all the support from the people, businesses and organizations of Highland and surrounding communities that help us bring exceptional live theater to our community! Please stay tuned for updates as we’re working on some exciting new initiatives as we get ready to enter our 20th season!
In the meantime, rehearsals for Mamma Mia are going well and everything is coming together nicely for that show! Get your tickets at https://www.hardroad.org for what will surely be one of the hottest shows of summer!
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.
