Join us for the 8th Annual Hickory Playground Theater Festival!
July 27 at 7:30 PM for a night of new plays, music, comedy, and more!
Each play is written, rehearsed, and performed in 48-Hours prior to the event by local talent, and premiered live on Saturday evening.
Tickets are free and available at the door with a suggested donation. Merchandise and non-alcoholic beverages will be also available for purchase. All proceeds go to arts departments in public schools in Catawba County, North Carolina, and beyond.
Since HPG's inception in 2016, we have given back more than $75,000 to 18 different public schools in North Carolina. If you cannot make it to the festival or would like to support us prior to the event, please consider donating toward our cause.
Follow us on Instagram @hickoryplayground and Facebook for updates and to see some of the amazing talent that will be featured at this year's festival.
The runtime of the show is 2 hours with a 10 minute intermission.
Drendel Auditorium at the SALT Block
243 3rd Ave NE
Hickory, NC 28601
Parking is available at the back of the SALT Block. There will be signs guiding you to the Drendel Auditorium.
We look forward to seeing you at the festival!
Hickory Playground 8
Run of Show
Group Prop: Hello Sunshine!
Opening Skit: Back to the Playground
Music by Dylan Tashjian. Script by Robert Fuller
Performed by Dylan Tashjian, Robert Fuller, Jordan Makant, Bill Morgan, and the Hickory Playground Company
Opening Remarks by Bill Morgan,
Artistic Director of Hickory Playground
48-Hour Play #1: “Breakfast with the Bear”
Written by David Neilds
Performers: Eryn Woo, Corey Bragg, Joe Willet
Prop: Tongs and Spoon
48-Hour Play #2: “Love and Learn”
Written by Grace Bollinger
Performers: Aalyiah O., Angel Rojas, Allison Andrews
Prop: Live & Learn Doll
48-Hour Song #1
Written and performed by Ava Pendley and Charlotte Dick
Prop: Mop
48-Hour Play #3: “The Ring Boss!”
Written by Destre Tashjian
Performers: Cleve Williams, Jules Taylor, Christian Ellis, John Workman
Prop: Donut Ring Toss
Intermission
48-Hour Song #2: “Orange Jacket Song”
Written by Austin Arditti
Performers: Austin Arditti, Angel Rojas
Prop: Orange Jacket
School Testimonial
Special School Performance
by St. Stephens High School
48-Hour Play #4: “I am but Mad North-North-West”
Written by Lee Shackleford
Performers: Katie Stone, Shelby Mays, Heather Osterer
Prop: Hello Kitty Backpack
48-Hour Play #5: “A Dignified Memorial”
Written by Eric Seale
Performers: Eric Seale, Ethan Fite, Ella Hawn
Prop: Large Pink Water Bottle
Voting and Auction
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