Monday, September 21, 2009
"A Parent's point of View"
Being involved in the Hurrah Players gives your child the same opportunities that being involved in competitive sports, scouts or other youth oriented activities would offer - the chance to make good friends, work hard toward a common goal, develop social skills, exercise, have fun and gain self-confidence, but most importantly learn that even the smallest parts matters greatly when you strive to be your very best! There are life lessons that you will not learn from TV, the computor or video games. I am so thankful that my son found this outlet for his teenaged energy! The benefits for him are truly immeasurable.
Jo White, parent
Jo White, parent
Monday, June 15, 2009
Finding a new home!
A few weeks before school started, I found out I couldn't go to my dance studio any longer. I was crushed because I didn't think I would ever be able to dance again. The next day, my mom was already looking up other options for me to perform. Then I thought about Taylor Drumwright. She goes to my school and I remember that she had been the leading role in "Annie". I learned of the Hurrah Players and immediately got an application form. I finally found a place to dance, and even better, I could sing and act too!! Musical Theatre was my first class and I was so happy with it. People were so nice to me. Hugh, Cathy and Lisa treated me so well and I had so much fun! "Holidays In Virginia" was my first show and it was a BIG step for me. My first time singing and dancing on stage and I was scared. Right away everyone confronted me and told me not to worry and that I would be GREAT! They were right! I gained such confidence and had such a fun time that I couldn't wait for the next show! Hurrah has given me confidence and experience that I would not have gotten at a dance only studio. Now I have friends, great teachers and a passion for performing, and skills I didn't even know I had. Without Hurrah in my life, I am not sure what I would be doing! I have them to thank for everything. Now that I am in my third showm I cannot wait for more!
Carmen Wiley
A few weeks before school started, I found out I couldn't go to my dance studio any longer. I was crushed because I didn't think I would ever be able to dance again. The next day, my mom was already looking up other options for me to perform. Then I thought about Taylor Drumwright. She goes to my school and I remember that she had been the leading role in "Annie". I learned of the Hurrah Players and immediately got an application form. I finally found a place to dance, and even better, I could sing and act too!! Musical Theatre was my first class and I was so happy with it. People were so nice to me. Hugh, Cathy and Lisa treated me so well and I had so much fun! "Holidays In Virginia" was my first show and it was a BIG step for me. My first time singing and dancing on stage and I was scared. Right away everyone confronted me and told me not to worry and that I would be GREAT! They were right! I gained such confidence and had such a fun time that I couldn't wait for the next show! Hurrah has given me confidence and experience that I would not have gotten at a dance only studio. Now I have friends, great teachers and a passion for performing, and skills I didn't even know I had. Without Hurrah in my life, I am not sure what I would be doing! I have them to thank for everything. Now that I am in my third showm I cannot wait for more!
Carmen Wiley
Thursday, May 21, 2009
What Hurrah Means to Me
What Hurrah means to me is moving across the country to an entirely new home, and finding a place that you always wish you could be at more often. It means great shows with really nice people. It means going into an audition and having everyone smile at you before you start. It means great classes with amazing instructors. Hurrah is a place where people want you to succeed. It's a place where you can ask a question and you always know you'll get an answer. Hurrah is a place where dreams come true!
Stephanie Kelleher
Stephanie Kelleher
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Our Family LOVES Hurrah!!!
We started going to Hurrah productions in 2001 when my oldest daughter was in the 1st grade. We loved going to all the shows and my daughters were so excited to actually begin to take classes. They would often say when we would go to the shows, how they wished they could be on stage like all the other kids and they were so star struck by them. Our daughters have taken jazz, Babes on Broadway, and Musical Theatre classes at Hurrah and loved all the teachers. They began to do auditions and every time became more and more comfortable. Hugh, Lisa, Cathy and Miss Co are always encouraging and positive. Since they started with Hurrah, they have been in 8 shows and love being on stage performing. I have noticed so much more self-confidence which has carried over to their schoolwork and friendships. They are all so proud to say that they are Hurrah Players. I am so appreciative that they will have these lasting memories to carry with them throughout their life. They have learned many life lessons while performing in a show.....time management, discipline, getting along with others, and seeing their hard work pay off. We have also really enjoyed all the wonderful friendships we have made through Hurrah. They are all incredible people who encourage everyone around them and for that we are most grateful. Our family thinks Hurrah Players ROCK!!!
The Martin Family
Steve, Lori, Madison, Macy, McKenna and Max.
We started going to Hurrah productions in 2001 when my oldest daughter was in the 1st grade. We loved going to all the shows and my daughters were so excited to actually begin to take classes. They would often say when we would go to the shows, how they wished they could be on stage like all the other kids and they were so star struck by them. Our daughters have taken jazz, Babes on Broadway, and Musical Theatre classes at Hurrah and loved all the teachers. They began to do auditions and every time became more and more comfortable. Hugh, Lisa, Cathy and Miss Co are always encouraging and positive. Since they started with Hurrah, they have been in 8 shows and love being on stage performing. I have noticed so much more self-confidence which has carried over to their schoolwork and friendships. They are all so proud to say that they are Hurrah Players. I am so appreciative that they will have these lasting memories to carry with them throughout their life. They have learned many life lessons while performing in a show.....time management, discipline, getting along with others, and seeing their hard work pay off. We have also really enjoyed all the wonderful friendships we have made through Hurrah. They are all incredible people who encourage everyone around them and for that we are most grateful. Our family thinks Hurrah Players ROCK!!!
The Martin Family
Steve, Lori, Madison, Macy, McKenna and Max.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Hurrah is NOT just for kids!
I had not done any theatre since high school ( 1996 was my graduation year) when I auditioned for Hurrah's "Beauty and the Beast" in 2005. I was SO nervous that I could barely keep my handwriting legible on the audition form. What made me even more nervous was that nearly everyone in the audition hall was oh, about 15 years younger than I was! I remember Lisa Wallace was sitting at the table, ( of course I didn't know her then) and there was a video camera present ( because Hugh was out of town and needed to see the auditioners) and someone was in the background holding up a stick with a picture of Hugh's face on it. As soon as I saw that, I knew that I had to be a part of Hurrah!
In two years, I participated in nine productions with Hurrah, I was also able to take part in a lot of "extra" performances and showcases. I attended the adult tap class ( holy cow is tap HARD) and the musical theatre class ( so fun) as well . My two favorite shows were "Peter Pan" ( I was a Pirate) and "You Ain't Nothing But a Werewolf" ( done in the Blackbox Theatre). By the time I did "Peter Pan", I was so comfortable with the incredible staff and actors at Hurrah, that everything was fun and all the nerves were gone! It was such an honor and a treat to enjoy myself on stage while being surrounded by amazing friends who became a family to me!
My husband and I ( and baby on the way) had to transfer across the country and leave Hurrah after my short time with everyone. During my last show, "Aladdin", the entire cast and crew threw a baby shower for us....on stage at the Roper during intermission...in front of the entire unsuspecting audience. It was then that I knew that I would forever be a part of the "Hurrafia".
Gina Adrover
I had not done any theatre since high school ( 1996 was my graduation year) when I auditioned for Hurrah's "Beauty and the Beast" in 2005. I was SO nervous that I could barely keep my handwriting legible on the audition form. What made me even more nervous was that nearly everyone in the audition hall was oh, about 15 years younger than I was! I remember Lisa Wallace was sitting at the table, ( of course I didn't know her then) and there was a video camera present ( because Hugh was out of town and needed to see the auditioners) and someone was in the background holding up a stick with a picture of Hugh's face on it. As soon as I saw that, I knew that I had to be a part of Hurrah!
In two years, I participated in nine productions with Hurrah, I was also able to take part in a lot of "extra" performances and showcases. I attended the adult tap class ( holy cow is tap HARD) and the musical theatre class ( so fun) as well . My two favorite shows were "Peter Pan" ( I was a Pirate) and "You Ain't Nothing But a Werewolf" ( done in the Blackbox Theatre). By the time I did "Peter Pan", I was so comfortable with the incredible staff and actors at Hurrah, that everything was fun and all the nerves were gone! It was such an honor and a treat to enjoy myself on stage while being surrounded by amazing friends who became a family to me!
My husband and I ( and baby on the way) had to transfer across the country and leave Hurrah after my short time with everyone. During my last show, "Aladdin", the entire cast and crew threw a baby shower for us....on stage at the Roper during intermission...in front of the entire unsuspecting audience. It was then that I knew that I would forever be a part of the "Hurrafia".
Gina Adrover
Monday, April 13, 2009
WHY I LOVE HURRAH...
I am 8 years old and have been in Hurrah for over 4 years. I've had SO much fun and learned SO much! I've been in ten shows so far and it's really hard to pick a favorite because they have all been fun. I think though that I'd pick Peter Pan, where I got to be Tinker Bell. I love being on stage and it was really great when the audience clapped for me to "come to life again".
I started out with Babes on Broadway, taught by Ms. Co. She taught me how to dance and sing, and now she is teaching my little sister too. I also take classes from Mr. Hugh, Ms. Lisa, and Ms. Cathy. All of the classes are fun and teach you to "reach for the stars" (do your best). My mom and dad like it too because I'm never afraid to talk in front of people, so whenever I have to give a presentation to my class in school, I always get an A++!
Another great thing about Hurrah is all of the friends you make. I have friends of all ages at Hurrah!
I've had the best of times at the Hurrah Players!!
Alex Pouloutides
I am 8 years old and have been in Hurrah for over 4 years. I've had SO much fun and learned SO much! I've been in ten shows so far and it's really hard to pick a favorite because they have all been fun. I think though that I'd pick Peter Pan, where I got to be Tinker Bell. I love being on stage and it was really great when the audience clapped for me to "come to life again".
I started out with Babes on Broadway, taught by Ms. Co. She taught me how to dance and sing, and now she is teaching my little sister too. I also take classes from Mr. Hugh, Ms. Lisa, and Ms. Cathy. All of the classes are fun and teach you to "reach for the stars" (do your best). My mom and dad like it too because I'm never afraid to talk in front of people, so whenever I have to give a presentation to my class in school, I always get an A++!
Another great thing about Hurrah is all of the friends you make. I have friends of all ages at Hurrah!
I've had the best of times at the Hurrah Players!!
Alex Pouloutides
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