Brother Jeremiah

Brother Jeremiah, played by William Edward Morgan (seen here “Cuttin' Footloose”), is a Puritan who cares for nothing more than to maintain a completely virtuous life. Much like the character of Rev. Shaw Moore in Footloose, his conviction takes priority over all things, including his daughter, the theater, and the other ills of society. In ...

Lord Clapham

When such a spacious mirror's set before him, He needs must see himself.Antony and Cleopatra Lord Clapham, played by Jonathan Ray, begins as the Bottom brothers’ primary patron, but that changes quickly once he hears that Shakespeare is performing the same play. Clapham is excited by the arts and not ashamed to share his sometimes ...

Thomas Nostradamus

For-Prophet Organization Hickory Arts is a for-“prophet organization” and proud sponsor of Hickory Theatre’s upcoming musical production of Something Rotten! Thomas Nostradamus, played by Nathan W. Crabtree, is Nostradamus’ nephew and not quite as talented or adept at telling the future like his uncle. He gets Nick’s premonition for the greatest play of all time ...

Bea

Bea, played by Carol Anne Hartman, is Nick’s wife, and she does her best to defy the limited role of Elizabethan women to help support the household. She even disguises herself as a man to take on different jobs despite her husband’s opinion. Bea takes on several disguises as a man to earn extra income ...

Shylock

Something is rotten in the state of “Mark’s den.” (Yes, this is Mark’s den). The character of Shylock, played by Mark Rose, comes from The Merchant of Venice, written somewhere between 1596 and 1598. In both stories, Shylock is a Jewish moneylender who loans a sum of money that must be paid. Shylock in Something ...

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 ...

Something Rotten! Auditions

Auditions for Something Rotten! will be held at Hickory Theatre on Friday, June 4th from 6:30 pm & Saturday, June 5th from 11 am with possible callbacks on Sunday, June 6th. All roles are available. Hickory Theatre encourages people of all races, ethnicities, identities, body types, and physical & cognitive abilities to audition. Theatre is ...

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 Registering Voice, 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 …