The HRHS Drama Company provides a monthly opportunity for any HRHS student interested in theater to expand their knowledge of a specific branch of drama with the Seminar program. Guest artists and lecturers from the Pioneer Valley theater scene are brought in after school to lead a workshop in their specialty. Listen for announcements in school for details regarding future seminars.

Previous Seminar Topics:

   September 2013 - Character Development with Mr. Braidman and Lucas

   October 2013 - Sketch Comedy Writing with Paul Anthony Ita, local comedy writer of Side of Toast

  Comedy

   November 2013 - Audition Skills with Byam Stevens, Artistic Director of the Chester Theatre

  Company

   January 2014 - Costuming for Theater with Sika Berger, resident costume designer

   February 2014 - Improv with Mosie McNally, local comedian

   March 2014 - Directing with Sheila Siragusa, local director, theater professor at Smith and UMass

   April 2014 - Acting with Damian Ladd, professional actor

   June 2014 - Improv with Pam Victor, professional improv comedian