HHS to Host State Drama Festival

Courtesy Holliston High School. 

On Saturday, March 3  will play host to the preliminary round of the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild’s premier event – The METG High School Drama Festival.

Joining the host school Holliston to perform their one act productions are schools from – Bellingham, Wakefield, Oxford, North Reading, Somerville, Pioneer Valley Charter, and Framingham. The statewide festival includes 110 member high schools. Two schools from each of the 14 preliminary sites will advance to the METG festival semi-finals. In 2011, the HHS original production “Drip” was a semi-final participant.

Holliston’s 2012 festival entry is another original piece titled, “Humans”. Director Brian Hickey describes “Humans” as an absurd comedy, which reflects upon the human condition. As has been the tradition at Holliston, the play was conceived by and written by the cast. “They’ve done a terrific job once again.” says Hickey. “I think that people will enjoy our show, as well as the fantastic productions by our guest schools. It will be a great day of theater!”

Tickets to the METG Festival are $10 per person and available only at the HHS auditorium door on the day of performance. Shows begin at 9am and continue throughout the day. Consult the following schedule for exact show times and titles.

Holliston residents will have an additional opportunity to see the HHS production of “Humans”. A final dress rehearsal, followed by a question and answer session with the cast, will take place on Thursday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the HHS auditorium. $5 admission.