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In this edition of our vlog Backstage Pass, our host Nijma Darwish chats with cast members from our upcoming production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!

Check out our new vlog Backstage Pass. In this episode host Nijma Darwish chats with Hilliard Arts Council Artistic Director, Robin Brenneman about our Summer Concert Series and this week’s free concert with the Columbus Chorus of the Sweet Adelines!

By Jessica Grové   From the first time I stepped onto a stage, I knew that the theatre was my home. A place full of beautiful music and storytelling, and the most fun and accepting humans that one could find anywhere. I definitely belonged! Growing up in Hilliard, I had many wonderful opportunities to perform. …

There’s No Place Like Home Read More »

By Robin Brenneman When I first selected the musical, 1776, it was for a November performance in our 2020 season timed to coincide with the Presidential election.  I thought that given the hyper political nature of a Presidential election year, it might be good to remember where and how it all started.  For those of …

The Room Where It Happened Read More »

The excitement is certainly mounting at the Hilliard Civic & Cultural Arts Center as thirty excited tweens get ready for Seussical Jr., a high energy musical based on the words of Dr. Seuss. This musical is presented as part of the For Kids by Kids program of the Hilliard Arts Council. Each year two productions …

Magic Moments Read More »

One of the best things I get to do as artistic director of the Hilliard Arts Council is to decide what shows we will be doing each year. It’s something I start thinking about halfway through the previous year.  There are many factors that go into play selection.  Can we cast it with the available …

Programming Our Theatrical Season Read More »

As the end of the year draws near, I am sure that many of us are looking forward to putting 2021 in the rear-view mirror.  However, as I look back over the year I find that I am incredibly proud of all that the Hilliard Arts Council was able to accomplish this year in spite …

The Best of Times and the Worst of Times: 2021 Read More »

Let’s Welcome Guest Blogger Cynthia Vermillion

I first saw Something Rotten! on Broadway in 2015.  I loved the show because it combines two of my passions: musical theatre and Shakespeare.  The humor was so clever, and the dance numbers were fantastic.   I decided at that time that as soon as the theatrical rights became available for community theatre, I wanted the …

There is “Something Rotten” in Hilliard! Read More »

Whether you are new to our organization or have been a part of our growth for decades, we welcome you to the launch of the new and improved Hilliard Arts Council website!