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The Heartbeat of Hardin County's Arts Scene
At Hardin County Playhouse, we're more than just a theater – we're a vibrant community hub dedicated to bringing the magic of live performances to audiences of all ages. With a rich history of captivating productions and a commitment to fostering local talent, we invite you to experience the joy and excitement of theater with us.
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A Christmas Carol
December 6 - 7th, and 12 - 14th at 7 pm At ECTC
December 8 & 15th at 3 pm At ECTC
A Christmas Carol goes beyond other adaptations with a unique dramatic concept: At the opening curtain, Charles Dickens himself is introduced to the audience, ready to present one of the famed platform readings of his stories that packed auditoriums in Europe and America.
Of course, the story chosen is one which he often performed, A Christmas Carol (Dickens' marked-up script still exists!). The story unfolds behind him, and soon Dickens is weaving in and out of the action, observing, performing small roles, interpolating short passages of rich narrative never heard in other versions. He handles props and helps Scrooge and others with costume changes.
The Producers
Cast List and Show Dates to be Announced Later this week!
Bialystock and Bloom! Those names should strike terror and hysteria in anyone familiar with Mel Brooks' classic cult comedy film. Now as a big Broadway musical, The Producers once again sets the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face humor. It is a truly "boffo" hit, winning a record twelve Tony Awards and wowing capacity crowds night after night.
The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, thereby bilking their backers (all "little old ladies") out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! The antics of Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom as they maneuver their way fecklessly through finding a show (the gloriously offensive "Springtime for Hitler"), hiring a director, raising the money and finally going to prison for their misdeeds is a lesson in broad comic construction. At the core of the insanely funny adventure is a poignant emotional journey of two very different men who become friends.
With a truly hysterical book co-written by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan (Annie) and music and lyrics by Mr. Brooks, The Producers skewers Broadway traditions and takes no prisoners as it proudly proclaims itself an "equal opportunity offender!"
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Hardin County Playhouse's Youth Dramatics Program aims to instruct students from grades 6-12 in Hardin, Meade, Larue, Nelson, and other neighboring counties in all aspects of theatre — from acting to directing to costuming to managing a theater and much, much more!
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The Hardin County Playhouse performs in the ECTC Science Building auditorium located at 615 College Street Rd. in Elizabethtown, KY.