Junk (10th Anniversary) Auditions

Molly Bass and I are directing the 10th anniversary of our musical Junk in the McCreary Theatre at The Green Room. Auditions are in June. The show opens the season in September. This is a story about a yard sale, a mermaid, and the lives of the people around it, both sellers and buyers. Karissa ...

Jeff Hartman

Got Jeff? Jeff Hartman is an award-winning actor/director and Artistic Director for Hickory Arts. ASU alumnus—Advertising/Theater/Music. Teaching/touring professionally since 1992. Private Study since 1983. Jeff is available at Hickory Arts for Voice, Acting, Artist Development, Songwriting/Publishing, Audition Prep, Beginner Piano & Guitar, and Self-Accompaniment. jshartman.com @hickoryarts #jeffhartman #voice #acting #artistdevelopment #songwriting #auditionprep #selfaccompaniment Many distinct ...

Portia

M-m-m-master Shakespeare...Portia, Something Rotten! The character of Portia, played by Elizabeth Edwards, is derived from The Merchant of Venice. While Portia in Something Rotten! is a Puritan who falls in love with Nigel, Portia from Shakespeare’s play is an heiress who is forced by her father to attain the suitor who chooses the appropriate casket ...

That’s all, folks!

We’re wrapping up our trip back in time. 2020 has certainly given us pause and time to reflect on our history and the many parts the studio, our directors, and developing artists have played throughout the community. We’ve shared so many amazing moments across our social media platforms; as we celebrate our 10th anniversary. So, …

2016 Going On ’17

Now RegisteringVoice, Artist Development, Songwriting, Self-Accompaniment, Acting, Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Banjo, Bass, Violin, and Cello! Visit our website to watch or read more about what and who HA has to offer!Hickory Arts is the “un-studio”—a simple, specialized, non-event-driven teaching & production studio dedicated to cultivating up-and-coming artists of all types & ages through a …

Mckenna Haislip House Concert

Please join us on Friday, July 19, 2019, for the next in this year’s series of Hickory Arts house concerts featuring singer/songwriter Mckenna Haislip. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online. Only 30 seats available. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Doors open at 7:30 pm for an “eat & greet” with ...

Bless Is More

I'm so blessed to have been able to work with this girl for almost a decade on acting, voice, songwriting, recording, life—you name it! She is precisely why I opened Hickory Arts—to forge personal relationships and nurture a productive, collaborative, mentoring experience throughout an artist's career. When a student turned friend turned family believes in ...

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 ...

Grace & Lucy House Concert

Please join us on Friday, June 3, 2016 for the next in this year’s series of Hickory Arts house concerts featuring Grace Bollinger & Lucy Weaver. Tickets (“donations,” if you prefer) are $20 and can be purchased online. Only 40 seats are available. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Doors open at 7:30 ...

Crabtree-O House Concert

Please join us on Saturday, April 9, 2016 for the next in this year’s series of Hickory Arts house concerts featuring Crabtree-O & Friends. Tickets (“donations,” if you prefer) are $20 and can be purchased online or at Hickory Arts. Please call ahead as we are appointment only. Only 40 seats available. Tickets will not ...