Performing Arts is an important part of learning for middle school and high school students at HMS. Each year the middle school presents a spring drama production. The high school Venture Program joined this tradition with a December drama production based on student interest. 

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This event has concluded for 2025. For more information about performing arts at HMS, contact office@hinkletownschool.org. 

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HMS Middle School Performing Arts presents: Bringing Down the House

COME OUT FOR THIS NEW SHOW: A Musical Without Songs

By Todd Wallinger
Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc.
Denver, Colorado

In this almost-musical comedy, three aspiring composers attempt to showcase their new production to
Broadway investors. But suddenly the dilapidated theater that they’ve rented is slated for next-day
demolition! The team desperately condenses their rehearsals, but their efforts are continually interrupted–
by everyone from the eager child actor, to the publicity-seeking politician to the oblivious demolition crew.

Will they ever get to Broadway?

For more information, contact the HMS office: 717-354-7100 or email office@hinkletownschool.org. 

We hope to see you there!  

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History of Performing Arts at HMS

The spring drama production is a special part of our middle school program, bringing together extracurricular opportunities and core curriculum. Every middle school student at HMS learns what it takes to put together various aspects of a drama production and each student is required to participate in some way.

Students audition for acting parts, a drama club gathers publicity information, and students prepare props and work with the costume director. Volunteer adults work with student groups to assist students in running the lighting and sound, working with hairstyles and stage make-up, and learning basic set construction. Finally all students learn how to host guests in a semi-formal setting by serving at both a Friday luncheon for senior citizens groups and an evening dinner show open to the public.

In December 2022, HMS’s high school Venture Program began drama productions as well. As in middle school, Venture Program students assist with all parts of the production, both backstage and on-stage. 

Over the Years: Drama productions at HMS

• 2024-25: Bringing Down the House (Middle School)
•  2023-24: Robin Hood (Middle School)
• 2022-23 School year 
  • High School Venture Program: A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play
  • Middle School: Charlotte’s Web
• 2022: Pollyanna
• 2021: Acting Club for middle school students, no production 
• 2020: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
• 2019: Twain’s Tales
• 2018: Anne of Green Gables
• 2017: Stuart Little
• 2016: Heidi
• 2015: Little Women
• 2014: Two One-Act Plays: The Tortoise & the Hare Race Again and The Trial of Goldilocks
• 2013: Robin Hood
• 2012: Pollyanna
• 2011: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
• 2010: Stuart Little
• 2009: Five Little Peppers
• 2008: Patchwork – The Little House Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder
• 2007: Henry & Ramona
• 2006: Anne of Green Gables
• 2005: The Secret Garden
• 2004: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
• 2003: Charlotte’s Web
• 2002: Henry’s Red Sea
• 2001: Hans Brinker and The Silver Skates
• 2000: The Adventures of Beatrix Potter & Friends
• 1999: The House at Pooh Corner
• 1998: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
• 1997: Heidi
• 1996: Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
• 1995: Winnie the Pooh
• 1994: The Sixth Grade Scrooge & No Room in the Inn
• 1993: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
• 1992: Charlotte’s Web
• 1991: The Velveteen Rabbit
• 1990: no production
• 1989: no production
• 1988: Henry’s Red Sea