HTC Production History 

The information on this page has been compiled from the few records we have of early HTC productions. If you are a former HTC member with production information you would like to share, please send it to Mdomasic@highland.k12.in.us

Highland Theatre Company - Spring Production 2023

Music by Alan MenkenLyrics by Howard Ashman & TIm RiceBook by Linda Woolverton
Director: Matthew DomasicaVocal Director: David MarkleyPit Director: Ben Leonard WhiteCostume Design: Lisa Hedin Set Design: Marc Ryser Sound & Lighting Design: Matthew Domasica 
Production Dates:Friday, May 6th, 2023 Saturday, May 7th, 2023Sunday, May 8th, 2023                                          

Highland Middle School - Winter  Production 2023

Directors: Madison Karulski, Madison Pischner, Alex Schmidt
Production Dates:Friday, February 24th, 2023                                         

Highland Theatre Company - Fall  Production 2022

Music & Lyrics by Stephen SonfheimBook by Burt Shevelove & Larry Gelbart
Director: Matthew DomasicaVocal Director: David MarkleyPit Director: David MarkleyCostume Design: Lisa Hedin Set Design: Marc Ryser Sound & Lighting Design: Matthew Domasica 
Production Dates:Friday, November 18th, 2022 Saturday, November 19th, 2022Sunday, November 20th, 2022                                          

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 2022

Music & Lyrics by William FinnBook by Rachel SheinkinAdditional Material by Jay Reiss                                      Originally produced on Broadway by James Lapine
Director: Matthew DomasicaVocal Director: David MarkleyPit Director: David Markley Costume Design: Lisa Hedin Set Design: Marc Ryser Sound & Lighting Design: Matthew Domasica 
Production Dates:Friday, May 8th, 2022 Saturday, May 9th, 2022Sunday, May 10th, 2022                                          

Highland Theatre Company & Highland Middle School   

Winter Production 2022

Music & Lyrics by Elton John & Tim RiceAdditional Music & Lyrics by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, and Hans Zimmer                                       Book by Roger Allers & Irene MecchiBased on the original Broadway production by Julie Taymor
Director: Matthew DomasicaVocal Director: David MarkleyAssistant Vocal Director: Mrs. Holly Moccabee Costume Design: Lisa Hedin Set Design: Marc Ryser Sound & Lighting Design: Matthew Domasica 
Production Dates:Friday, March 4th, 2022                                           

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 2021

Written by Matt CoxAdapted from the screenplay by Johnathan Lynn
Director: Matthew DomasicaCostume Design: Lisa Hedin Set Design: Marc Ryser Sound & Lighting Design: Matthew Domasica 
Production Dates:Friday, December 4th, 2021Saturday, December 5th, 2021
Sunday, December 6th, 2021                                                      

Highland Theatre Company - Summer Alumni Musical 2021

Music & Lyrics by: Stephen SondheimBook by: James Lapine
Director: Mr. Matthew DomasicaMusic Director: David MarkleyPit Director: Ben Leonard WhiteCostume Design: Lisa Hedin Set Design: Marc RyserSound & Lighting Design: Matthew DomasicaProjection Design: Matthew Domasica 
Performance Dates:Friday, August 8th, 2021Saturday, May 9th, 2021Sunday, May 10th, 2021




**This production was originally scheduled for May of 2020 but was canceled due to the pandemic. HTC invited the original members of that cast to reprise their roles. ** 

Highland Theatre Company - Spring Production 2021

Written by Sandy RustinAdapted from the screenplay by Johnathan Lynn
Director: Matthew DomasicaAccompanist: David MarkleyCostume Design: Lisa Hedin Set Design: Marc Ryser Sound & Lighting Design: Matthew Domasica 
Production Dates:Friday, May 2nd, 2021Saturday, May 3rd, 2021
Sunday, May 4th, 2021      
**Clue is the first performance presented to a live audience since the beginning of the pandemic**                                                 

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 2020

Adapted by Phillip GrecianBased on the novel by Charles Dickens 
Director: Matthew DomasicaCostume Design: Lisa Hedin Scenic Design: Marc Ryser Sound & Lighting Design: Matthew Domasica 
Production Dates:Sunday, December 13th, 2020                   

**Presented online due to pandemic restrictions**                                    

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Musical 2019

Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein                                     Music by Jason Howland                                                                           Book by Allan KneeBased on the novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Director: Matthew DomasicaVocal Director: David MarkleyMusic Director: Ben Leonard-WhiteChoreographer: Stephen SienickiCostume Design: Lisa Hedin Set Design: Marc Ryser Sound & Lighting Design: Matthew Domasica 
Production Dates:Friday, November 22nd, 2019Saturday, November 23rd, 2019
Sunday, November 24th, 2019                      
**Due to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, this would be the last production until the fall of 2020.**                                

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 2019

Written by: Fred Carmichael 
Director: Eddie Jania & Jack Banasiak Set Design: Marc Ryser Sound & Lighting Design: Matthew Domasica 
Production Dates:Friday, October  4th, 2019Saturday, October 5th, 2019                                                        

Highland Theatre Company - Spring Musical 2019

Lyrics by: Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater                                      Music by Alan Menken                                                                              Book by Doug Wright 
Director: Matthew DomasicaVocal Director: David MarkleyMusic Director: Ben Leonard-WhiteChoreographer: Larry BrewerSet Design: Marc Ryser Sound & Lighting Design: Matthew Domasica 
Production Dates:Friday, May 3rd, 2019Saturday, May 4th 2019
Sunday, May 5th 2019                                                

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 2019

Written by: Cherie Bennett
Director: Paige Fanning Assistant Director: Kennedy VernengoSet Design: Marc Ryser Sound & Lighting Design: Matthew Domasica 
Production Dates:Friday, February 22nd, 2019Saturday, February 23rd, 2019Sunday, February 24th, 2019                                                       

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 2018

Written by: Ken Ludwig
Director: Matthew DomasicaAssistant Director: Marc RyserSet Design: Marc Ryser Sound & Lighting Design: Matthew Domasica Costume Design: Lisa Hedin 
Production Dates:Friday, February 16th, 2018Saturday, February 17th, 2018Sunday, February 18th, 2018                                                  

Highland Theatre Company -Spring Musical 2018

Music by Claude-Michel SchonbergLyrics by Alain Boublil, Jean-Marc Natel, & Herbert Kretzmer Book by Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schonberg (French Version)Trevor Nunn & John Caird (English Version)Additional material by James Fenton Based on the novel by Victor HugoScreenplay by Charles Griffith
Director: Matthew DomasicaVocal Director: David Markley Music Director: Ben Leonard-White Set Design: Marc Ryser Sound & Lighting Design: Matt DomasicaCostume Design: Lisa Hedin & Jean BerniusSunday, February 25th, 2018
Production Dates:Friday, May 4th, 2018Saturday, May 5th, 2018Sunday, May 6th, 2018                                          

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 2018

Written by: William Marchant
Director: Kyrstyn Glover & David Allison Set Design: Marc Ryser Sound & Lighting Design: Matthew Domasica  
Production Dates:February 23rd, 2018Saturday, February 24th, 2018Sunday, February 25th, 2018                                                        

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Musical 2017

Book & Lyrics by Howard AshmanMusic by Alan MenkenBased on the film by Roger CormanScreenplay by Charles Griffith
Director: Matthew DomasicaVocal & Pit Director: David MarkleyChoreographer: Kelsie Zuklin Assistant Director: Kyrstyn Glover Set Design: Marc Ryser Sound & Lighting Design: Matt Domasica 
Production Dates:Friday, November 17th, 2017Saturday, November 18th, 2017Sunday, November 19th, 2017                                                       

Highland Theatre Company - Novice Production 2017

Written by: John Patrick
Director: Bethany Pindrock Assistant Director: Jack Lebeter Set Design: Marc Ryser Sound & Lighting Design: Matt Domasica
Production Dates:Friday, September 29th, 2017Saturday, September 30th, 2017                                                   

Highland Theatre Company - Spring Musical 2017

Book by Michael Stewart Music by Charles Strouse Lyrics by Lee Adams
Director: Matt Domasica Vocal Director: David Markley Music Director: Ben Leonard-White Choreographer: Victoria Smith Set Design: Marc Ryser Sound & Lighting Design: Matt Domasica
Performance Dates:Friday, May 5th, 2017 Saturday, May 6th, 2017 Sunday, May 7th, 2017
 ** "Bye Bye Birdie" is Mr. Leonard-White's first production with Highland Theatre Company" **                                                       

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 2017

Written by: John Cariani 
Director: Alex Traina Set Design: Marc Ryser Sound & Lighting Design: Matt Domasica Original Music Composed by: Chris Peters
Performance Dates: Friday, February 24th, 2017Saturday, February 25th, 2017Sunday, February 26th, 2017                                  

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 2016

Written by: Neil Simon
Director: Matt Domasica Assistant Director: Alex TrainaSet Design: Marc Ryser & Matt DomasicaLighting Design: Matt Domasica 
Performance Dates:Friday, November 18thSaturday, November 19thSunday, November 20th                         

Highland Theatre Company - Spring Musical 2016

Book by: Joseph SteinMusic by: Jerry BockLyrics by: Sheldon Harnick
Director: Matt DomasicaVocal Director: David MarkleyStudent Assistant Director: Kyrstyn GloverPit Director: Mr. Phil LoosChoreographer: Victoria SmithSet & Lighting Design: Matt Domasica
Performance dates:Friday, May 6th, 2016Saturday, May 7th, 2016Sunday, May 8th, 2016
** "Fiddler on the Roof" would be the last HTC production with Mr. Loos as music director.**

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 2016

Written by: Agatha Christie
Director: Emily SmithAssistant Director: Kyrstyn Glover & Kristoria CannonSet & Lighting Design: Matt Domasica
Performance Dates:Friday, February 26th, 2016Saturday, February 27th, 2016Sunday, February 28th,2016

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Musical 2015

Based on the comic strip "Peanuts" by Charles M. ShulzBook, Music, and lyrics by: Clark M. GesnerAdditional Dialogue by: Michael MayerAdditional Music & Lyrics by: Andrew Lippa
Director: Matt DomasicaVocal & Music Director: David MarkleyChoreographer: Janet SienickiSet & Lighting Design: Matt Domasica
Productions Dates:Friday, November 13th, 2015Saturday, November 14th, 2015Sunday, November 15th,  2015

Highland Theatre Company - Novice Production 2015

Written by: Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, & Jamie Wooten
Student Director: Zach FraleyStudent Assistant Directors: Jack Lebeter & Emily SmithSet & Lighting Design: Matt Domasica 
Performance Dates: Friday, September 25th 2015Saturday, September 26th 2015

Highland Theatre Company - Spring Musical 2015

Music by: Marc ShaimanLyrics by: Scott Wittman & Marc ShaimanBook by: Mark O'Donnell & Thomas MeehanBased upon the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters 
Director: Mr. Matthew Domasica Music Director: Mr. David MarkleyStudent Assistant Director: Krista BakerChoreographer: Ms. Molly VassPit Director: Mr. Phil LoosSet Design: Mr. Matthew Domasica, Mr. David Markley, & Mr. Marc RyserLighting Design: Mr. Matthew Domasica
Performance Dates:Friday, May 8th, 2015Saturday, May 9th, 2015Sunday, May 10th, 2015

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 2015

Written by: Neil Simon
Student Director: Krista BakerAssistant Student Director: Javon GoshaySet Design: Mr. Matthew Domasica & Mr. Marc RyserLighting Design: Mr. Matthew Domasica
Performance Dates:Friday, February 27th 2015Saturday, February 28th 2015Sunday, March 1st 2015

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Musical 2014

Music by: Tom JonesBook & Lyrics by: Harvey Schmidt
Director: Mr. Matthew DomasicaMusic Director: Mr. David MarkleyStudent Assistant: Krista Baker & Jacquline FiscusFight Choreography: Mr. Marc RyserSet Design: Mr. Matthew DomasicaLighting Design: Mr. Matthew Domasica
Performance Dates:Friday, November 7th, 2014Saturday, November 8th, 2014Sunday, November 9th, 2014

Highland Theatre Company - Novice  Production 2014

Written by: Fred Carmichael
Student Director: Dean LebeterStudent Assistant Director: Krista BakerSet & Lighting Design: Mr. Matthew Domasica
Performance Dates:Friday, September 27th, 2014Saturday, September 28th, 2014
** "Don't Mention My Name" is the first Novice Production produced by Highland Theatre Company. Participation in the Novice Production is limited to any freshman or sophomore or any junior or senior who has never had a lead or supporting role in an HTC production. **

Highland Theatre Company - Spring Musical 2014

Music by: Alan MenkenLyrics by: Howard Ashman & Tim RiceBook by: Linda Woolverton
Director: Mr. Matthew DomasicaMusic Director: Mr. David MarkleyAssistant Director: Mrs. Amanda SiubaStudent Assistant: Krista BakerPit Director: Mr. Phil LoosChoreography: Ms. Alyssa Morgan, Mrs. Janet Sienicki, Mrs. Amanda SiubaSet Design: Mr. Matthew Domasica & Mr. David MarkleyLighting Design: Mr. Matthew Domasica
Performance Dates:Friday, May 9th, 2014Saturday, May 10th, 2014Sunday, May 11th, 2014

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 2014

Written by: David Ives
Student Directors: Kessa Deardorff & Alyssa MorganSet Design: Mr. Marc RyserLighting Design: Mr. Matthew Domasica
Performance DatesFriday, February 7th, 2014Saturday, February 8th, 2014Sunday, February 9th, 2014 

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Unity Event 2013

Book by: Terrance McNallyLyrics by: Lynn AhrensMusic by: Stephen Flaherty
Producing Partners:  Highland Theatre Company, Carnegie Arts Initiative, South Shore OrchestraDirector: Matthew DomasicaVocal Direction:  David Markley and Lisa HedinMusic Director: Mr. Troy WebdellCostumes by: JoBeth Cruz

**This is the third of three productions labeled the Unity Event bringing together high school, amateur and professionals in presenting a musical production.**

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 2013

Written by: Fred Carmichael
Director: Mr. Matthew DomasicaSet & Lighting Design: Mr. Matthew Domasica
Performance DatesFriday, September 27th, 2013Saturday, September 28th, 2013Sunday, September 29th, 2013

Highland Theatre Company - Spring Musical 2013

Music & Lyrics by: Stephen SondheimBook by: James Lapine
Director: Mr. Matthew DomasicaStudent Assistants: Adam KoziolCourtney SzymborskiMusic Director: Mr. David MarkleyPit Director: Mr. David MarkleySet Design: Mr. Jeff DeBoerLighting Design: Ms. Claire Chrzan
Performance Dates:Friday, May 3rd, 2013Saturday, May 4th, 2013Sunday, May 5th, 2013

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 2013

Written by: Time Clue & Spike Manton
Student Director: Michael BlejskiAssistant Student: Director: Samantha TarkingtonSet & Lighting Design: Mr. Matthew Domasica
Performance DatesFriday, February 8th, 2013Saturday, February 9th, 2013

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Unity Event 2012

Book and Music by: Claude-Michel SchönbergBook and Lyrics by: Alain BoublilAdditional Lyrics by: Richard Maltby Jr.
Producing Partners:  Highland Theatre Company, Carnegie Arts Initiative, South Shore OrchestraDirector: Andrea DymondVocal Direction:  David Markley and Lisa HedinMusic Director: Mr. Troy WebdellCostumes by: JoBeth CruzScenic Design by:  Jeff DeBoerLighting Design: Claire Chrzan
**This is the second of three productions labeled the Unity Event bringing together high school, amateur and professionals in presenting a musical production.**

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 2012

Written by: Tim Kelly
Director: Mr. Matthew DomasicaAssistant Director: Hannah CastellanetaSet & Lighting Design: Mr. Matthew Domasica
Performance Dates:Friday, October 5th, 2012Saturday, October 6th, 2012Sunday, October 7th, 2012


Highland Theatre Company - Spring Musical 2012

Music & Lyrics by: Stephen SondheimBook by: Burt Shevelove & Larry Gelbart
Director: Mr. Matthew DomasicaStudent Assistant: Hannah CastellanetaMusic Director: Mr. David MarkleyPit Director: Mr. Phil LoosChoreographer: Ms. Katie SolinaSet Design: Mr. Zachary Gipson
Production Dates:Friday, May 4th, 2012Saturday, May 5th, 2012Sunday, May 6th, 2012

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production  2012

Written by: Fred Carmichael
Student Director: Hannah CastellanetaAssistant Student Director: Jaylen LynchSet & Lighting Design: Mr. Matthew Domasica
Performance Dates:Friday, February 10th, 2012Saturday, February 11th, 2012

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Unity Event 2011

Book & Lyrics by: Tim RiceMusic by: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Producing Partners:  Highland Theatre Company, Carnegie Arts Initiative, South Shore OrchestraDirector: Mr. David ZakVocal Direction:  David Markley and Lisa HedinMusic Director: Mr. Troy WebdellScenic Design:  Mr. Mike DunbarLighting Design: Sarah Mikrut
**This is the first of three productions labeled the Unity Event bringing together high school, amateur and professionals in presenting a musical production.**

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 2011

Written by: David Campton
Director: Mr. Matthew DomasicaStudent Assistant: Hannah CastellanetaSet & Lighting Design: Mr. Matthew Domasica
Performance Dates:Friday, October 7th, 2011Saturday, October 8th, 2011Sunday, October 9th, 2011

Highland Theatre Company - Spring Musical 2011

Lyrics by: Mary RodgersMusic by: Marshall BarerBook by: Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, & Marshall Barer
Director: Mr. Matthew DomasicaMusic Director: Mr. David MarkleyPit Director: Mr. Phil LoosChoreographer: Ms. Katie SolinaSet & Lighting Design: Mr. Matthew Domasica
Performance Dates:Friday, May 6th, 2011Saturday, May 7th, 2011Sunday, May 8th 2011

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 2011

Written by: L. Don Swartz
Director: A.J. Pindrock & Chelsea TolleySet & Lighting Design: Mr. Matthew Domasica
Performance Dates:Friday, February 25th, 2011Saturday, February 26th, 2011


Highland Theatre Company -Fall Production 2010

Written by: Frances Goodrich & Albert HackettNewly Adapted by: Wendy Kesselman
Director: Mr. Matthew DomasicaStudent Assistant: Chelsea TolleySet & Lighting Design: Mr. Matthew Domasica
Performance Dates:Friday, November 12th, 2010Saturday, November 13th, 2010Sunday, November 14th, 2010



Highland Theatre Company -Spring Musical 2010

Book by: Jose Fernandez
Music by: Steve MargoshesLyrics by: Jacques Levy
Director: Mrs. Molly ArroyoMusic Director: Mr. David MarkleyPit Director: Mr. Phil LoosChoreographer: Ms. Katie SolinaSet & Lighting Design: Mr. Matthew Domasica
Performance Dates:Friday, May 7th, 2010Saturday, May 8th, 2010Sunday, May 9th, 2010
**"Fame" is Mrs. Arroyo's last production with HTC. Mr. Markley takes over as co-director of HTC with Mr. Domasica**




Highland Theatre Company -Winter Production 2010

Book by: Jose Fernandez
Music by: Steve MargoshesLyrics by: Jacques Levy
Director: Mrs. Molly ArroyoMusic Director: Mr. David MarkleyPit Director: Mr. Phil LoosChoreographer: Ms. Katie SolinaSet & Lighting Design: Mr. Matthew Domasica
Performance Dates:Friday, May 7th, 2010Saturday, May 8th, 2010Sunday, May 9th, 2010

Highland Theatre Company -Fall Production 2009

Written by: John Patrick
Director: Mr. Matthew DomasicaStudent Assistant: Mady BiermanSet & Lighting Design: Mr. Matthew Domasica
Performance Dates:Friday, November 13th, 2009Saturday, November 14th, 2009Sunday, November 15th , 2009

Highland Theatre Company -Spring Musical 2009

Music by: Richard Rodgers Lyrics by: Oscar HammersteinBook by: Oscar Hammerstein & Joshua Logan
Director: Mrs. Molly ArroyoStudent Assistant: Rebecca LamskiMusic Director: Mr. David MarkleyPit Director: Mr. Phil LoosChoreographer: Ms. Katie SolinaSet & Lighting Design: Mr. Matthew Domasica
Performance Dates:Friday, May 8th, 2009Saturday, May 9th, 2009 (Performance Canceled)Sunday, May 10th, 2009

Highland Theatre Company -Fall Production 2008

Written by: Fred Carmichael
Director: Mr. Matthew DomasicaStudent Assistants: Ian Lewis & Brittney UrbanSet & Lighting Design: Mr. Matthew Domasica
Performance Dates:Friday, November 14th, 2009Saturday, November 15th, 2009Sunday, November 16th, 2009
**Mrs. Arroyo and Mr. Domasica are named co-directors of HTC**

Highland Theatre Company -Spring Musical 2008

Book by: George Abbott & Richard BissellMusic & Lyrics by" Richard Adler & Jerry Ross
Director: Mrs. Amanda KoulianosMusic Director: Mr. David MarkleyPit Director: Mr. Phil LoosSet Design: Mr. David MarkleyLighting Design: Mr. Matthew Domasica
Performance Dates:Friday, May 2nd, 2008Saturday, May 3rd, 2008Sunday, May 4th, 2008
**"The Pajama Game" is Mrs. Koulianos' last production as HTC director**

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 2008

Written by: Craig Sodaro
Student Director: Ben ThompsonHTC Sponsor: Mrs. Amanda KoulianosSet Design: Mr. David Markley
Performance Dates:Friday, February 8th, 2008Saturday, February 9th, 2008
**Mr. Domasica begins in position of Auditorium Director in January of 2008**

Highland Theatre Company -Fall Production 2007

Book & Lyrics by: Howard AshmanMusic by: Alan Menken
Director: Mrs. Amanda KoulianosVocal Director: Mr. David MarkleyPit Director: David MarkleyCostumes:  Amanda KoulianosScenic Design:  Amanda Koulianos and David Markley

Highland Theatre Company -Spring Production 2007

Music by: Richard RodgersBook & Lyrics by: Oscar Hammerstein II
Director: Mrs. Amanda KoulianosAssistant Director:  Lisa HedinVocal Director: Mr. David Markley and Mrs. Lisa HedinPit Director: Mr. Phil Loos Scenic Design:  Mike Huber

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 2006

By: Lewis CarrollAdapted by: Anne Coulter Martens
Student Directed:  Lauren KingScenic Design:  Mike Huber



Highland Theatre Company - Spring Production 2006

Book & Lyrics by: Howard AshmanMusic by: Dean Pitchford
Director: Mrs. Amanda KoulianosVocal Director:  Lisa Woodruff-HedinPit Director: Mr. Phil Loos

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 2006

By: Emlyn Williams
Student Directed: Ryan Prendergast
**Mrs. Koulianos begins in the position of HTC director in the Winter of 2006**

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 2005

Based on the movie:  A Miracle on 34th StreetAdapted by Mountain Community Theatre
Director: Mrs. Molly Arroyo (Kappes)Vocal Director: Mr. David Markley

Highland Theatre Company -Spring Production 2005

Music by: Charles StrouseLyrics by by: Martin CharminBook by: Thomas Meehan
Director: Mrs. Molly Arroyo (Kappes)Vocal Director: Mr. David MarkleyPit Director:  Mr. Phil LoosSet Design: Mr. David Markley & Mr. Marc Ryser

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 2005

Plaza SuiteBy:  Neil Simon
Student Director: Ryan Prendergast

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 2004

By:  Neil Simon
Director: Mr. David Markley Set Design: Mr. Marc RyserCostumes:  David MarkleyLighting: David MarkleyLighting and Sound: Amanda Benko

Highland Theatre Company -Spring Production 2004

Book & Lyrics by: Oscar Hammerstein IIMusic by: Richard Rodgers
Director: Mr. David Markley Vocal Director:  David MarkleyPit Director: Phil LoosSet Design: Mr. Marc RyserCostumes:  David Markley

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 2003

Original play by Hamilton Dean
Director:  Mrs. Molly ArroyoScenic Design:  Marc Ryser and John Kappes

Highland Theatre Company -Spring Production 2003

Music & Lyrics by: Stephen SchwartzBook by: Roger O. Hirson
Director: Mr. David MarkleyVocal Director: David MarkleyPit Director: Phil LoosCostumes: David MarkleyScenic Design: Marc RyserChoreographer:  Adam White

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 2003

By: Norman Robbins
Student Director: Andria Shoemaker

**This is Mr. Marty Grubb's last show with Highland Theatre Company."




Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 2002

Book by:  John Michael TebelekMusic & Lyrics by: Stephen Schwartz
Director: Mr. Marty Grubbs




Highland Theatre Company - Spring Production 2002

Book and Lyrics by: Tim RiceMusic by: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Director: Mr. Marty Grubbs




Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 2002

By:  Carlo GoldoniTranslated and Adpated by: David Turner & Paul Lapworth
Director: Mr. Marty Grubbs




Highland Theatre Company -Fall Production 2001

Director: Mr. Marty Grubbs




Highland Theatre Company -Spring Production 2001

Music by: Richard Rodgers Lyrics by: Oscar Hammerstein IIBook by: Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse
Director: Mr. Marty GrubbsVocal Director: Mr. David Markley




Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 2001

By William Shakespeare
Director: Mr. Marty Grubbs


Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 2000

Music by: Harvey SchmidtLyrics & Book by: Tom Jones
Director: Mr. Marty GrubbsVocal Director: Mr. David Markley

Highland Theatre Company - Spring Production 2000

Music & Lyrics by: Jerry HermanBook by: Michael Stewart
Director: Mr. Marty GrubbsVocal Director: Mr. David Markley Pit Director:  Kevin McNamara

Highland Theatre Company -Winter Production 2000

By:  Larry Shue
Director: Mr. Marty Grubbs

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 1999

Music & Lyrics by: Stephen SondheimBook by: James Lapine
Director: Mr. Marty GrubbsMusic Director: Mr. David MarkleyScenic Design:  J. J. Boylan

Highland Theatre Company - Spring Production 1999

Music & Lyrics by: Lynn Ahrens, Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg,Kathy Mandry, George Newall, and Tom YoheBook by: Scott Ferguson, Kyle hall, and George Keating.
Director: Mr. David Markley & Mr. Marty GrubbsMusic Director: Mr. David Markley

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 1999

A Murder Well Rehearsed by John R. CarollInside Al by David S. BakerOn Hold at 30,000 Feet by Kitty Burns
Produced by Martin J. GrubbsDirected by J. J. Boylan

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 1998

Music, Book, & Lyrics by: Clark GesnerDirector: Mr. Marty GrubbsVocal Director:  Mr. David MarkleyPit Director:  Blake Bredemeier

Highland Theatre Company -Spring Production 1998

Music & Lyrics by: Stephen SchwartzBook by: Roger O. Hirson
Director: Mr. Marty GrubbsVocal Director: David MarkleyPit Director:  Blake Bredemeier

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 1998

Book by: Roald DahlAdapted by Richard R. George
Director: J. J. Boylan
Performance DatesFebruary 1998

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 1998

Concept by: Melanie MintzMusic by: Ellie GreenwichBook by:  Anne Beats
Director: Mr. Marty GrubbsAssistant Director:  J. J. BoylanVocal Director: Tim BartlettPit Director:  Blake Briedelmeier
**Mr. David Markley is hired as the choir director in the fall of 1997.**
Performance DatesNovember 1997

Highland Theatre Company - Spring Production 1997

Book & Lyrics by: Howard AshmanMusic by: Alan Menken 
Director: Mr. Marty GrubbsVocal Director: Victor PazikPit Director:  Blake BriedelmeierScenic Design:  Marc Ryser
Performance DatesMay 1997

Highland Theatre Company -Winter Production 1997

By:  Richard R. GeorgeAdapted by: Roald Dahl 
Student Director: Suzanne Hanafi
Performance DatesFebruary 1997

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 1997

By William Gibson
Director: Mr. Marty Grubbs
 Performance DatesNovember 1996

Highland Theatre Company - Spring Production 1996

Lyrics by: Mary RodgersMusic by: Marshall Barer
Book by: Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, & Marshall Barer
Director: Mr. Martin J. GrubbsPit Director: Fred Elliot
Performance Dates:May 1996

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 1996

By: Lewis CarrollAdapted by: Anne Coulter Martens
Student Directed
Performance Dates: February 1996

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 1996

By: Francis Hodges BurnettAdapted by: Pamela Sterling
Director: Mr. Marty Grubbs
Performance Dates: February 1996

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 1995

Book by: James LapineMusic & Lyrics by:  Stephen Sondheim
Director: Mr. Marty GrubbsVocal Director:  Victor PazikPit Director:  Blake Briedelmeier
Performance Dates: November 1995

Highland Theatre Company - Spring Production 1995

Book and Lyrics by:  Alan J. LernerMusic by:  Frederick Lowe
Director: Mr. Martin J. Grubbs
Performance Dates: May 1995

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 1995

By:  Jaston Williams, Ed Howard and Joe Sears
Director: Mr. Marty Grubbs
Performance Dates: February 1995

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 1995

By: E. B. WhiteAdapted by Joseph Robinette 
Student Directed
Performance Dates: February 1995

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 1994

Book by: Michael StewartLyrics & Music by: Bob Merrill 
Director: Mr. Marty GrubbsVocal/Pit Director: Victor PazikScenic Design:  Mary Albrecht
Performance Dates: Fall 1994


Highland Theatre Company - Summer Production 1994

Music by: Jerry BockLyrics by: Sheldon HarnickBook by: Joseph SteinBesed upon: Tevye and his Daughters by Sholem Aleichem
Director: Mr. Martin J. GrubbsAssistant Director: Kelly MathiasVocal/Pit Director: Victor PazikCostumes:  Sarah Huff

Performance Dates: July 1994

Highland Theatre Company -Spring Production 1994

Music by: Charles StrouseLyrics by by: Martin CharminBook by: Thomas Meehan
Director: Mr. Martin J. Grubbs
Performance Dates: May 1994

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 1994

By Joseph Kesselring
Director: Mr. Marty Grubbs
Performance Dates: February 1994

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 1993

Music by: Harvey SchmidtLyrics & Book by: Tom Jones
Director: Mr. Marty Grubbs
Performance Dates: November 1994



Highland Theatre Company - Spring Production 1993

Book by Michael Stewart Music by Charles Strouse Lyrics by Lee Adams
Director: Martin J. Grubbs
Performance Dates:May 1993

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 1993

Novel:  L. M. MontgomeryAdaptation by Joseph Robinette
Director: Mr. Martin J. Grubbs
Production Dates: February 1993

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 1992

Music by: Harold Arlen and Herbert StothartLyrics by: E. Y. HarburgBook by: John KaneBased on the 1900 novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum 
Director: Mr. Martin J. GrubbsVocal/Pit Director:  Craig Deets
Production Dates: November 1992
** "Wizard of Oz" is Mr. Grubbs' first production with Highland Theatre Company.**

Highland Theatre Company - Spring Production 1992

Music by: Richard Rodgers Lyrics by: Oscar Hammerstein IIBook by: Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse 
Director: Mr. Larry (LAB) Brechner
Production Dates: April-May 1992
** "The Sound of Music" is Mr. Brechner's last production with Highland Theatre Company.**

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 1992

By Rick Abbot
Director: Mr. Larry (LAB) Brechner
Production Dates: February, March, 1992


Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 1991

Music, Book, & Lyrics by: Clark Gesner
Director: Mr. Larry (LAB) Brechner
Production Dates: November, 1991


Highland Theatre Company - Spring Production 1991

Lyrics by: Jerry HermanMusic by: Jerry HermanBook by: Jerome Lawerence & Robert Edwin Lee
Director: Mr. Larry (LAB) Brechner
Performance Dates: April-May, 1991

Highland Theatre Company - Spring Production 1991

Written by: Michael Frayn
Director: Mr. Larry (LAB) Brechner
Performance Dates: March, 1991

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 1990

Lyrics by: Mary RodgersMusic by: Marshall Barer
Book by: Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, & Marshall BarerDirector: Mr. Larry (LAB) Brechner
Performance Dates:November, 1990

Highland Theatre Company - Spring Production 1990

Book & Lyrics by: Allan Jay LernerMusic by: Frederick Loewe
Director - Mr. Larry (LAB) Brechner
Performance Dates: April, May, 1990

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 1990

Written by: Fred Carmichael
Director: Mr. Larry (LAB) Brechner
Performance Dates: March, 1990 

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 1989

Music & Lyrics by: Stephen Schwartz Book by: Roger O. Hirson
Director: Mr. Larry (LAB) Brechner

Highland Theatre Company - Spring Production 1989

Music by: Frederic LoeweLyrics by: Alan Jay LernerBook by: Alan Jar Lerner
Director: Mr. Larry (LAB) Brechner

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 1989

Written by:John Guare
Director: Mr. Larry (LAB) Brechner
Performance Dates: March, 1988

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 1988

Music by: Stephen SchwartzLyrics by: Stephen SchwartzBook by: John-Michael TebelakBesed upon: The Gospel of Saint Matthew
Director: Mr. Larry (LAB) Brechner
Performance Dates: November, 1988

Highland Theatre Company - Spring Production 1988

Music by: Jerry BockLyrics by: Sheldon HarnickBook by: Joseph SteinBesed upon: Tevye and his Daughters by Sholem Aleichem
Director: Mr. Larry (LAB) Brechner
Performance Dates: April, May, 1988

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 1988

Written by: Donald PaytonDirector: Mr. Larry (LAB) Brechner
Performance Dates: March, 1988

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 1987

Music by: Larry GrossmanLyrics by: Hal HackadyBook by: Warren Lockhart, Arthur Whitelaw, Michael Grace
Director: Mr. Larry (LAB) Brechner
Performance Dates: November, 1987

Highland Theatre Company - Summer Production 1987

Music by: Jim Jacobs & Warren CaseyLyrics by: Jim Jacobs & Warren CaseyBook by: Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey
Director: Mr. Larry (LAB) Brechner
Performance Dates: July, 1987

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 1987

Written by: John Patrick
Director: Mr. Larry (LAB) Brechner
Performance Dates: March, 1987

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 1986

Music & Lyrics by: Stephen SondheimBook by: Burt Shevelove & Larry Gelbart
Director: Mr. Larry (LAB) Brechner
Production Dates: November, December, 1986

Highland Theatre Company - Summer Production 1986

Adapted by: Stephen Schwartz & Nina FasoFrom the Book by: Studs Terkel
Director: Mr. Larry (LAB) Brechner
Production Dates: July, 1986
** Highland Theatre Company begins producing summer shows in July of 1986 **

Highland Theatre Company - Spring Production 1986

Book & Lyrics by: Oscar Hammerstein IIMusic by: Richard Rodgers
Director: Mr. Larry (LAB) Brechner
Performance Dates: April, May, 1986

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 1986

Written by: David Campon
Director: Larry (LAB) Brechner
Performance Dates: February, 1986

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 1986

Written by: David Campon
Director: Larry (LAB) Brechner
Performance Dates: February, 1986

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 1985

Music & Lyrics by: Lionel BartBook by:Lionel Bart
Director: Mr. Larry (LAB) Brechner
Production Dates: November, December, 1985

Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 1984

Music & Lyrics by: Stephen Schwartz Bok by: Roger O. Hirson
Director: Mr. Larry (LAB) BrechnerProduction Dates: November, 1984

Highland Theatre Company - Spring Production 1984

Music by: Richard Rodgers Lyrics by: Oscar Hammerstein IIBook by: Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse
Director: Mr. Larry BrechnerProduction Dates: May 1984

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 1984

Adapted by: Stephen Schwartz & Nina FasoFrom the Book by: Studs Terkel
Director: Mr. Larry (LAB) Brechner
Production Dates: February, 1984

Highland Theatre Company - Spring Production 1983

Music & Lyrics by: Irving BerlinBook by: Herbert Fields & Dorothy Fields
Director: Mr. Larry (LAB) Brechner
**Mr. Brechner takes direction of Highland's theatre program and forms the Highland Theatre Company**
**Mr. Brechner remains in the position of Auditorium Director until 1992. Mr. Marty Grubbs replaces Mr. Brechner as Director of HTC.**

Highland Theatre Company - Spring Production 1981

Music by: Gene De PaulLyrics by: Johnny MercerBook by: Norman Panama & Melvin Frank
Director: Mr. Gordon Wilder
** "Li'l Abner" is the last production under the direction of Mr. Gordon Wilder **

Highland Theatre Company - Spring Production 1980

Written by: Meredith Wilson
Director: Unknown
Production Dates: May, 1980

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 1980

Written by: William Marchant
Director: Unknown
Production Dates: March, 1980

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 1980

Music by: Mitch LeighLyrics by: Joe DarionBook by: Dale Wasserman
Director: Mr. Gorden Wilder

Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 1980

Written by: David Rogers
Director: Unknown
Production Dates: November, 1979


Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 1979

Music, Book, & Lyrics by: Clark Gesner
Director: Unknown
Production Dates: September, 1979



Highland Theatre Company - Spring Production 1976

Music by: Richard RodgersLyrics by: Oscar Hammerstein IIBook by: Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse
Director: Mr. Gordon WilderScenic Design:  Mr. William Madura




Highland Theatre Company - Spring Production 1975

Music by: Leonard BernsteinLyrics by: Stephen SondheimBook by: Arthur Laurents
Director: Mr. Gordon WilderScenic Design:  Mr. William Madura





Highland Theatre Company - Spring Production 1973

Book & Lyrics by: Allan Jay LernerMusic by: Frederick Loewe
Director - Gordon Wilder






Highland Theatre Company - Spring Production 1972

Music by: Arthur SullivanLibretto by: W.S. Gilbert
Director: Gordon Wilder
Performance Dates: May, 1972







Highland Theatre Company - Winter Production 1972

Written by: John Patrick
Director: Unknown
Performance Dates: December, 1972








Highland Theatre Company - Fall Production 1971

Written by: William Gibson
Director: Unknown
** The Mircale Worker is the first  theatrical production to take place in the new Monbeck Auditorium**

Highland Theatre Company - Spring Production 1971

Book & Lyrics by: Oscar Hammerstein IIMusic by: Richard Rodgers
Director: Mr. Gordon Wilder
** Carousel is the first musical performed in Monbeck Auditorium and involves over 200 Highland students**