Earlier this summer HART Theatre received a grant to initiate a youth drama program and the group has taken no time getting to work. Beginning September 10, HART will offer a series of seven acting classes on Saturdays through October 22 aimed at young people. Two separate classes are being offered under the direction of Shelia Sumpter. A class for students from grades 3-5 will begin at 9:45am and a class for Middle and High School students will be offered at 11am. Each class will be one hour and the cost is $70. Anyone interested can get more information or register at the HART Box Office at 250 Pigeon Street in Waynesville.

HART’s holiday production will be “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” which has roles for 17 young people as well as adults. Auditions will be held on October 22 at 2pm, with performances December 10, 11, 17 and 18.

Look for additional activities being planned for the winter and next spring, HART is bringing in the Barter Players on Saturday March 5 to perform The Ugly Duckling and Great Expectations.  Next April HART will also produce the children’s classic Charlotte’s Web. Auditions for that production will be in February 2017.

To keep up with all of the new offerings for young people, you can go online to the HART website  at www.harttheatre.org and sign up for their online newsletter and receive information on the theatre’s activities that interest you.
PERFORMANCES: August 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 at 7:30 and August 7, 14, & 21 at 2pm

: August 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 at 7:30 and August 7, 14, & 21 at 2pm