Fried Weasel Foundation

Fried Weasel Foundation One of the most frequently asked questions we get, besides our recipe for Twinkie Sushi, is "How do you approach fundraising, charity, etc." There’s a pithy quote from Neil Simon’s California Suite... "I went to a charity luncheon in East Hampton to raise money for the California grape pickers. There was this ...

Bullyfull

Trippin' with Molly I just returned from an extraordinary "networking" trip with a friend and colleague. I'm grateful beyond words. One of the main reasons for "Trippin' with Molly" was an anti-bullying event called the Upstander Legacy Celebration for the Tyler Clementi Foundation. Maulik Pancholy of 30 Rock hosted. Composer Lance Horne testified and performed ...

Artist Development

Artist Development for Multi-Talented Creatives at Hickory Arts Artist Development at Hickory Arts empowers "Everything Artists" — individuals who showcase a diverse range of talents and creative interests. These artists manage multiple skills and excel across various artistic fields. For example, you might be a singer who writes songs, an actor who composes music, or ...

Audition Etiquette

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 …

The Art of Ethics

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 …

Refer a Friend

Simple as this. If you’re an active Hickory Arts student, pick up a referral card at the studio. Your awesome friend, relative, evil twin, etc. registers for their first month. Boom. You earn a free lesson. No limits. Refer a million friends, earn a million lessons. We’re not likely to live long enough to teach …

Acting Lessons

Hickory Arts: Acting Lessons for Every Skill Level Hickory Arts offers Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Acting Lessons for Stage and Screen. One-on-One Acting Lessons Using "The Method" Private, one-on-one Acting Lessons at Hickory Arts take place weekly and use "The Method," also known as the Stanislavsky System. These lessons not only focus on understanding human ...

Songwriting Lessons

Songwriting Lessons for All Skill Levels Hickory Arts offers Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Songwriting Lessons. Comprehensive Songwriting Lessons at Hickory Arts At Hickory Arts, our songwriting program offers an in-depth exploration of contemporary writing and production techniques. First, students dive into composition, arranging, scoring, and production strategies. Additionally, they master both analog and digital domains. ...