Performing Arts
High School
The drama department at Hopkinton High School includes Public Speaking, Public Speaking II, and Passages, a course which introduces students to basic skills that will ensure a smooth transition from living at home to being on their own. Additionally there are extra-curricular theatre activities including a fall musical, a winter play, and the one-act festival in May.
Coming March 9th - 11th
HHS Drama Ensemble to present
On December 12, 2022 the Libyan intelligence operative suspected of making the bomb that blew up a Pan Am passenger jet over Lockerbie Scotland in 1988 was arrested and extradited to the United States to stand trial.
For many of the drama students it was the first they had heard of the terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, but it provided a bit of context for the play they were planning to audition for a few weeks later.
The Women of Lockerbie, an award winning play written by Deborrah Brevoort, takes the audience to the hills of Lockerbie seven years after the bombing and tells the story of a group of women fighting U.S. government bureaucracy to accomplish a stunningly simple, humane goal: washing and returning the clothes of the crash victims to their families.
Cast and crew have been hard at work since January 4th to bring this story to life. Performances are March 9 at 4 PM and March 10 & 11 at 7 PM in the HHS Auditorium. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for students and seniors and can be purchased at the door or beginning February 20 online.
High School Auditorium
As of February 20th, Tickets may be purchased online at SHOWTIX4U
* Please Note: This play is not recommended for young children as some of the language is graphic.
Drama Offerings
- Public Speaking - 8950 Semester Course
- Public Speaking II - 89505 Semester Course
- Passages Semester Course
Public Speaking - 8950 Semester Course
Public Speaking - 8950 Semester Course
Open to: Grades 9-12 2.5 credits
Prerequisites: None
The emphasis of this course is placed on the study of communication and the practice of public speaking. The course includes practical application of speech communications in everyday life, interpersonal communication, group dynamics, self-awareness and self-confidence as well as looking at communications as story, as a form of education, and as a persuasive tool.
Public Speaking II - 89505 Semester Course
Public Speaking II - 89505 Semester Course
Open to: Grades 11-12 2.5 credits
Prerequisites: Public Speaking or permission from instructor
Building upon the foundational skills mastered in Public Speaking, students will further their development as a public speaker in a variety of settings. This will be done through a combination of speaking, writing, and reading assignments. Specifically, students will outline, develop, and deliver manuscript and extemporaneous speeches incorporating relevant sources. They will learn how to develop and deliver messages that are appropriate and effective for a variety of purposes and audiences. The course includes units on debate, media supported presentations, motivational speech, and creating a TED talk. Each student will be required to present a 10 - 13 minute memorized TED talk by the end of the semester to an invited audience.
Passages Semester Course
Passages Semester Course
Open to: Grades 11-12 2.5 credits
Prerequisites: None
While students may be well equipped intellectually to handle the demands of a rigorous college academic program, many are lacking the basic skills that will ensure a smooth transition from living at home to being on their own. This course will focus on helping students develop basic skills in the areas of general housekeeping, meal preparation, health and hygiene, budgeting and managing finances, negotiating public transportation and communication practices (both interpersonal and intrapersonal).
Middle School
HMS Drama Club will produce 2 shows this year - a fall play, Sideways Stories from the Wayside School, and a spring musical, Frozen Jr.
Our first drama club meeting will be September 15. An informational meeting for the fall play will be held September 22.
Auditions: Students can sign up to audition for the fall play on Tuesday, September 28 or Thursday, September 30.
Callbacks: Callbacks will be held Friday, October 1. Rehearsals will be held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays after school. Show dates are December 3 and 4 at 7pm.
Spring musical auditions for Frozen Jr. will be held in late January. Show dates are April 29, April 30, and May 1.
