Hard Road News
Hard Road News and Updates
Food Pantry Sweeps Pot from Odd Couple
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...
Oscar and Felix Return to Highland
The Odd Couple, Oscar and Felix, are returning to Hard Road in February for a benefit performance by John Jatcko and Bill Sullivan courtesy of First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust. The Odd Couple was Hard Road’s second show and opened in January 2002. This time the...
Dying for something new?
We thought so! Grab your calendars and reserve October 6th at 6:00. This is your chance to attend Hard Road Theater's first (and certainly not last) Murder Mystery Dinner. Hosted by the House of Plenty, this evening promises great food and great entertainment....
“Cool” Entertainment for the Weekend
Looking for a place to cool off this weekend? Well look no further than the (air conditioned) Highland Elementary Auditorium where you'll find Hard Road's presentation of All Shook Up!. The music is ALL Elvis (Presley, not Costello) and what's cooler than that? How...
Winnie the Pooh opening SOON!
The kids, parents and directors of Winnie the Pooh, Kids are in the final preparation stages in anticipation of opening night on Thursday, July 12. Dances are being refined, songs are being finely tuned and characters are being perfected. In other words, a...
“Into the Woods” tickets available online
Director, Paul Kruta, is busy putting the polishing touches in Into the Wood, Jr. as opening night for our summer season rapidly approaches. Everything is nicely falling into place and the cast is eagerly anticipating seeing you on Thursday, June 21st (continuing...
“All Shook Up” Cast Announced!
After two great nights of auditions, Evan Fifer - director of All Shook Up - has decided on a cast. Such decisions are not easy, especially considering the amazing talent of all those who auditioned. So, for all of you who are interested, we now present the cast of...
Cast announcement for Pooh and Woods
The excitement usually associated with cast announcements is lost with this one since we've already posted the lists on Facebook. But let's pretend this is new to you . . . Hang on, folks, HERE ARE THE CAST LISTS! (Excited?) Winnie the Pooh Cast List Into the Woods...
Big Scary Kids Auditions
CALLING ALL THEATER PARENTS! With the auditions coming up soon, your kids may be getting a bit nervous - especially if they have never auditioned for a musical before. Well, every scary thing they are imagining . . . IS ABSOLUTELY GOING TO HAPPEN ! ! ! Calm down, just...
Kids Auditions – Updated Information
Based on some feedback we've received from the parents of our future stars, we are making some adjustments to our audition plans. Originally we had planned on one audition date with callbacks. Forget that! Auditions are now on Thursday, May 3rd at 7:00 PM AND on...
2025 Season
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