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 joined this tradition with a December drama production based on student interest. 

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Thank you for your support!

This event has concluded for 2026.

 

 

Enjoy this production that’s based on the characters and mysteries of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

By Brian Guehring
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC., of Woodstock, Illinois.

On a dare from her fellow street urchins, 14-year-old Wiggins tries to pickpocket a strange old man. Not only is Wiggins unsuccessful, but the old man, who is actually Sherlock Holmes, takes the gold ring that was in Wiggins’ pocket and leaves behind a note directing her where to go to get it back. When Wiggins goes to 221B Baker Street to retrieve the ring, she is shocked to find out how much Holmes knows about her based on a quick observation. After seeing Holmes use the ring to solve a case, Wiggins proposes to work as his assistant. Intrigued by her potential, Holmes agrees to begin training Wiggins on a trial basis. Wiggins and Sherlock must learn to trust each other as Wiggins and her group of street urchins help him solve two dangerous mysteries.

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. Middle school students at HMS learn what it takes to put together various aspects of a drama production and each student is encouraged 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.

 

Over the Years: Drama productions at HMS

• 2025-26: Sherlock Holmes and the First Baker Street Irregular
• 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