Theatre

President Kavalhuna in the ASCC Atrium

Pizza and a Play with President Kavalhuna

President Kavalhuna invites you to a pizza dinner in the ASCC (L) Atrium, followed by the HFC production of the parody, “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).” Registration required.
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POSTPONED: The innovative “HFC23!” will be rescheduled

Scheduled for March 3, "HFC23!" has been postponed due to heavy snow. It will be rescheduled.
Safa Alamiri portrait with multi-colored lighting.

Dual enrollment student finds her voice at HFC

Acting class not only inspired Safa Alamiri to play the lead in a theatre production, but also to run for class president and speak to legislators.
Portrait of John Toon.

HawkPride: From architecture to acting -- on a national level

HFC Theatre alumnus John Toon has guest-starred on "The Equalizer," "American Horror Story," and "FBI." He loves the acting life.
Sharon Pearl Picking and film critic Leonard Maltin.

Get to Know HFC: Sharon Pearl Picking has a passion for higher education and classic movies

Sharon Pearl Picking's love of history, historical places, and film has no boundaries.
Actor Jim Piche as Captain Ahab.

Jim Piché overcomes Guillain-Barré, resumes acting at HFC

Jim Piché refused to let Guillain-Barré Syndrome defeat him, regaining his mobility and returning to the stage at HFC.
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Join us for open Theatre auditions Jan. 25-26

All HFC students and employees are welcome to audition in the Adray Auditorium Jan. 25-26.
5AM Pancakes and Tenderly images.

Two performances in one: “5AM Pancakes” and “Tenderly”

HFC's two upcoming plays, “5AM Pancakes” and “Tenderly,” will be presented in single, 90-minute sessions Jan. 21-22 and 28-29. They are “a calming, positive love letter to all of us dealing with difficult times.”
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Kennedy Center recognizes HFC’s “The Passage” with Merit and Excellence awards

"The Passage," the first play of the 2022-23 season and the first play directed by HFC's new Director of Theatre John-Michael Sefel, was honored by the Kennedy Center.
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Veteran Cheyenne Stephens finds her passion in business, education, and theatre

Attendinng HFC has opened many doors for Cheyenne Stephens, who plans to pursue multiple degrees and become a high school principal.
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Courtnee Pruitt sang at Carnegie Hall; aspires to be stage manager

Courtnee Pruitt, who sang with the Detroit Youth Choir for seven years, will be a stage manager for HFC's production of “The Passage” in early December.
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Support Hawks’ Nest; get 50% off “The Passage” tickets

Help a good cause by donating non-perishable pantry items to the Hawks' Nest. You will stock the Hawks' Nest, and you'll get half off your ticket to "The Passage." HFC students and employees only.
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HFC presents “The Passage” Dec. 1-4

The HFC theatre season for 2022-23 begins with "The Passage," beginning Dec. 1 and running through Dec. 4.
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Get to Know HFC: Christopher Bremer is reinvigorated by the creativity of Theatre

Christopher Bremer is one of three generations of Bremers involved in HFC Theatre.
HFC students acting on stage together.

HFC hosts open auditions for three plays on Sept. 8

Open auditions for three plays in the 2022-23 season will be Sept. 8. HFC students, faculty, staff, alumni, dual-enrolled students, HFEC students, and University of Michigan-Dearborn students are welcome to audition.
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HFC welcomes Dr. John Michael Sefel, Director of Theatre

Dr. John Michael Sefel joins the HFC faculty this fall as the new Director of Theatre. He is also a strong and experienced advocate for people with disabilities, partly due to personal experience.
Five bridesmaids wearing the same blue dress and holding bouquets.

HFC presents “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” April 28-May 8

Theatre performances return to HFC with Alan Ball's “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress.”
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HFC Theatre holds “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” auditions Dec. 8 and Dec. 11

HFC Theatre Arts is looking to cast its spring production of “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” Dec. 8 and 11. Everyone is welcome to audition.
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HFC's "Mamma Mia!" production is looking for chorus singers and extras

Help wanted! "Mamma Mia!" director is looking for actors and singers for spring production.
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HFC to hold “Mamma Mia!” auditions

HFC Theatre Arts holds auditions for the musical “Mamma Mia!”, featuring the music of ABBA, Dec. 10 and Dec. 12
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HFC Studio Theatre Showcase runs Dec. 5-7

HFC will present four short plays Dec. 5-7. Tickets are $5.
Sasha Johnson

Black and Brown Theatre opens cultural doors for Sasha Johnson

Sasha Johnson credits HFC and Black and Brown Theatre in Detroit for jumpstarting her acting career.
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“Mary Poppins” concludes this weekend

“Mary Poppins” comes to HFC Nov. 15-24. The public is welcome.
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Jewish Ensemble Theatre rehearsed upcoming season opener at HFC

HFC gave JET actors a place to rehearse while its new theater was being built.