Hurrah Players: Merging Musical Theatre and Community
Don’t miss out on all of the fun! Hurrah Players: Sing Out America is making its way to The American Theatre on Sunday, May 15 at 2:30pm!
The Hurrah Players, Inc. has always been fully committed to the inspiration and empowerment of the Hampton Roads community. This spectacular organization provides affordable, professional, and quality musical theatre education for all of its participants. The family friendly environment is one of the many reasons why the organization continues to grow to new heights.
Their vision is to be nationally recognized for their performing arts education programs and productions as well as the commitment to local community.
Watch this clip and see what the Hurrah Players are all about!
Meet the Founder
Hugh Copeland is the founder and Artistic Director of Hurrah. He holds a Master’s Degree in acting from Smith College with post-graduate work from Amherst College and the University of Massachusetts. In Massachusetts Hugh performed with the Lions Share Regional Acting Company. While directing Norfolk Public Schools’ city-wide theatre program, he was voted teacher of the year and the Jaycees’ young educator of the year, and served as state representative to the Southeastern Theatre Conference. Hugh is a speech and communications instructor at Old Dominion University and received the 1999 outstanding adjunct teacher award. Hugh’s local acting credits include the Emcee in Cabaret, Billy Flynn in Chicago, Dick in Dames at Sea, Goat in TheRobber Bridegroom and the title roles in George M. and Ernest in Love. For 9 years Hugh directed and co-produced the annual Miss Virginia telecast and headed the Miss America Bike Team along with Jerry Duck. He also served on the City of Norfolk’s Citizens’ Youth Advisory Board and has been nominated twice for the Virginia Governor’s Award for the Arts.
Catch the original production of Hurrah Players: Sing Out America at The American Theatre on Sunday, May 15 at 2:30pm!
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