Now registering for Hickory Arts’ Advanced Acting Intensive with Jeff Hartman (Ages 16 to Adult) *13-15 exceptions may be made via audition. This group class will run 2 hours/week for 8 weeks from 6-8 pm beginning Tuesday, September 8th, 2015. 6 actors-minimum. The class will explore “Bargaining” by Kellie Powell. Hannah asks her boyfriend, Ryan, …
Audition Etiquette for Actors has become required reading for Hickory Arts developing artists. The industry is polluted at every level with those who underestimate the impact of their behavior as much as those who “apathize” or tolerate anything less than decorum. One of the most important things about an audition is how you behave. All …
Hickory Arts’ 2015 Working Artist Series continues with Tastin’, Tunes & Tomatoes, every third Thursday through November from 6 pm. The Downtown Hickory Farmers Market is open Wednesday 10 am to 3 pm and Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm, April 18 to November 28 2015. Each third Thursday is T3 from 6 pm …
Pictured above is Patrick Crouch with The Avett Brothers and family at Merlefest 2015. Kay & Patrick Crouch are two folks/musicians we very much respect and look up to. If ever there was a model for the kind of class and musicianship we try to bring to Hickory Arts, the stage as “Hartman” and as …
Remember me with laughter.James Best “When words fail…” I’m not good at these things. The impact James Best had on me is incalculable. Jimmy blessed me with his love, friendship and 30 years of inspiration. My heart breaks for Dorothy and their family. To be validated as an artist by James was one thing. To …
We care deeply, selflessly about those we know. But that empathy rarely extends beyond our line of sight.from InterstellarThere is an art to ethics in, well, art—the business of art. Any working artist knows for every step you take, you must take two more for the business of you and your art. It’s inescapable. Enter …
Contemporary Tap (Ages 13-Adult) with Charlton Seaver begins this Friday, March 13, 2015, from 6-7 pm! Charlton’s style combines new and old with an emphasis on musicality. Classes are fun and structured to help students improve their technique and explore rhythm. We welcome students wishing to begin their tap journey or advance their skill set, …
Absolutely heartbroken to learn of the passing of Steve Bean. Steve played so many pivotal roles in so many lives. He was a brilliant artist, a beautiful person all around. He was a huge part of my early theatre life and taught me so much. I may have never met my wife had he not …
