HPA Proudly Announces Our 2010-2011 Season!
Kalamazoo Performances: December 7-11 Auditions: August 12 Rehearsals: Thursdays, 10-6 beginning September 9
Little Women the Broadway Musical is based on the life of Louisa May Alcott and follows the adventures of her family as they grow up in Civil War America. This story of the March sisters is filled with a powerful score, dancing, laughter and even some tears, touching issues that are as relevant today as they were when the original novel was written. With music by Jason Howland, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and book by Allan Knee, Little Women will remind us all of the true value of family and friendship. This show for students ages 13 and up requires a medium-sized chorus and has several lead roles for both males and females.
Grand Rapids Performances: January 20-22, 2011 Auditions: August 10 Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 10-5 beginning September 7
Meet Me in St. Louis is an optimistic musical set during the 1904 World’s fair.  Join the Smith family as their love and respect for one another is tempered with genuine humor during hard times. This rare treasure of musical theatre includes such familiar songs as “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “The Trolley Song” and “The Boy Next Door.” This production calls for a large cast, ages 8 and up, with limited roles for children under 13.
Lansing Performances: April 7-9, 2011 Auditions: August 9 Rehearsals: Fridays, 10-5, January-April and 2-3 rehearsals per month in the fall beginning September 17
Brigadoon spins the story of a mysterious Scottish village that disappears into the Highland mist and returns only one day every hundred years. Worlds collide when two American tourists stumble upon Brigadoon and all its inhabitants. A lush musical score, lively dances and gorgeous harmonies help weave the story of this Highland romance. Marking the first Broadway smash hit for Lerner and Loewe, the classic story of Brigadoon heralds the ideas of love, loyalty and sacrifice, for “when ye love someone deeply, anythin’ is possible”.  This production requires a large cast, ages 8 and up, with limited roles for children under 13.
Kalamazoo Performances: May 5-14, 2011 Auditions: August 12 Rehearsals: Thursdays 10-5, January-April and 2-5 on Sept. 30, Oct. 14, 28 & Nov. 11
Annie Get Your Gun, Irving Berlin’s classic musical, features gunfights and glamour--old west style! Annie Oakley, a backwoods gal with a sure shot and quick wit, challenges dashing marksman Frank Butler, the star of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West traveling show. Sparks fly faster than bullets, but the competition ricochets romance.  Featuring great songs like:  “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “Anything You Can Do,” “I Got The Sun In The Morning,” and “You Can’t Get A Man With A Gun.”  Featuring Cowboys, Indians, and a large chorus of old-west style performers, this musical for ages 8 and up, with limited roles for children under 13, is sure to hit the bull’s eye!
	Lansing Rehearsals: Fridays 8:30-11:10 Beginning September 10 Performances: November 6  Auditions: August 9 Kalamazoo Rehearsals: Thursdays 8:30-11:30 Beginning September 9 Performances: November 13 Auditions: August 12  Grand Rapids Rehearsals: Tuesdays 9-12 Beginning September 7 Performances: November 20 Auditions: August 10  Disney's The Aristocats Kids takes audiences on a fast-paced adventure with memorable characters and jazzy songs. This 45-minute production focuses on actor development, vocals, and choreography. HPA Kids! is a great musical theatre experience for 8-12 year olds.  Sets, props and family commitment are minimal.