Theatre

HFC Theatre students and instructor practicing with swords.

HFC holds auditions for “Freddy, Mabel, & the Pirate King” September 17

HFC Theatre will hold auditions for one of its biggest shows ever: “Freddy, Mabel, & the Pirate King” (an original adaptation of “The Pirates of Penzance”) on Sept. 17. All students are welcome. No acting experience required.
Students during a previous HFC-24 event

Students, sign up for HFC-24, a night-and-day arts collaboration

HFC-24 is an innovative day-long collaborative arts project that welcomes all HFC students. It celebrates collaboration across disciplines and broad creativity without perfectionism. Don't miss the public reveal on Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
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HFC launches inaugural Standardized Patient initiative

HFC's Nursing and Theatre programs have joined forces to launch the Standardized Patient initiative, which uses specifically trained actors to portray patients in simulation scenarios.
Shardai Duckett posing in front of the EMU sign.

From Hawk to Eagle: Music alumna spreads her wings

The Future for Frontliners scholarship allowed Shardai Duckett to take another chance on a college degree. This time, she soared.
Jesse Mattox taking a selfie; he has brown hair and a beard, wearing a blue suit jacket and white button down shirt.

Jesse Mattox found a rewarding theatre career through HFC

Alumnus Jesse Mattox returned to HFC for a 2024 production. Mattox, who dropped out of high school, can now boast three college degrees, research, and numerous theatre credits — and he's heading toward more.
Jim Piché's headshot.

Jim Piché earned 3 degrees and a certificate after 30 years of work

After nearly 30 years, Jim Piché earned 3 associate degrees and a certificate from HFC. The Army veteran, teacher, and theatre major has learned a lot from life and school.
Headshot of Courtnee Pruitt

Unexpected opportunities turned Courtnee Pruitt’s dreams into a career path

HFC prepared Courtnee Pruitt by pushing her limits through a combination of theatre and technology so she could grow and pursue big dreams.
Man standing on top of swing looking down at woman sitting on a swing in a park.

Henry Ford College presents “Gruesome Playground Injuries” in audience-surround format

HFC's production of "Gruesome Playground Injuries" will be presented “in the round,” where the audience completely surrounds the action. Performances will be the weekends of April 18 and April 25. Purchase your tickets today.
Headshot of Mikel Hurwitz.

Composer Mikel Hurwitz will keynote HFC Partners Breakfast

Renowned composer Mikel Hurwitz will speak at HFC's annual Partners Breakfast on April 8. School counselors and other partners should register by April 4.
A headshot of Sydney Lane against a brick wall.

Sydney Lane wins VASTA Acting Award from the Kennedy Center

Henry Ford College was the only 2-year program to have an alumna make it to the acting finals, and the only school to win the VASTA Award.
A red heart that has been torn in several pieces and placed back together.

HFC Theatre presents “Torn Apart, Together,” exploring the theme of love

Just in time for Valentine's Day weekend, "Torn Apart, Together" ties together elements of musicals with the central theme of love.
A piece of the Aids Memorial Quilt showcasing Michigan chapter.

The Names Project: national AIDS Memorial Quilt panel in Sisson Gallery

From Nov. 8 to Dec. 5, a panel from the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be in the Sisson Art Gallery, coinciding with HFC's "Dear Harvey" production and World AIDS Day.
A close up of a vintage suit with an enamel rainbow heart pin with Dear Harvey title.

HFC Theatre presents “Dear Harvey”

HFC Theatre's first major production of the 2024-25 academic year, “Dear Harvey,” will debut Nov. 15 and run through Nov. 23.
Portrait of Vanessa El-Zein.

Auditions for “Torn Apart, Together” October 7

All HFC and UM-Dearborn students are welcome to audition on Oct. 7 for the brand-new musical theatre production, "Torn Apart, Together."
Image of Harvey Milk on top of a watercolor rainbow background.

HFC holds auditions for “Dear Harvey” September 9

All HFC and UM-Dearborn students are welcome to audition for "Dear Harvey" Sept. 9. You do not need to have previous acting experience.
 HFC music instructor Anthony Lai works alongside HFC music student Andrew Cutting at last year’s HFC-24.

HFC's fine arts programs host 24-hour arts innovation for second year

HFC-24 is an innovative 24-hour collaborative arts project, bringing together all Fine Arts departments. Don't miss the results at a public showing on Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Cast group shot.

HFC Theatre concludes year with run of student-directed one-act plays

HFC Theatre ends 2023-24 on a high note in a year filled with innovative and transformative productions.
Heads shots of Zuri Jamal (l) and Sydney Lane (r)

Two HFC students nominated for prestigious Irene Ryan Excellence in College Acting Scholarship

Zuri Jamal and Sydney Lane are both nominated for the prestigious acting scholarship; Jamal for the second time in two years.
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“The Detroit Wall Project” performance debuts April 12-13 at Henry Ford College

What’s this about a wall built to separate Detroit residents along racial lines? It’s part of our history. Alongside HFC students, Dr. John Michael Sefel has created an original play called “The Detroit Wall Project.”
Image of trombone players at an orchestra concert.

29th Annual President’s Collage Concert is March 20

The President's Collage Concert features a variety of talented HFC musical groups. Tickets are available now.
Kourtney Collins takes a selfie with Theatre director, John Sefel in the Adray Auditorium.

Kourtney Collins sees Theatre as a crash course in dedication and teamwork

As a student, actor, director, and club president, Kourtney Collins has earned the respect of the HFC Theatre program faculty and staff.
Panoramic shot of students in the Sisson Art Gallery.

First HFC-24 “way beyond expectations”

More than 40 students from Theatre, Telecommunication, Graphic Design, Studio Arts, and Music worked together on HFC-24, which concluded "way beyond expectations."
HFC students Amal Khalil and Hannah Whitaker with Gita the puppet.

“Leo’s Big Day Out” makes its national onstage debut at HFC

"Leo's Big Day Out" is family-friendly fun for audiences of all ages, especially children. This theatre-musical collaboration makes its national onstage debut at HFC Nov. 18-19.
Illustration of Leo the cat walking along a windowsill with the New York skyline in the background.

Pizza and a Play with President Kavalhuna

President Kavalhuna invites you to a pizza dinner in the ASCC Atrium, followed by the HFC production of "Leo's Big Day Out." Please register so we will know you are attending. The play is fully suitable for all ages.