Hazel Park Drama

05/17/2026

We eased on down the yellow brick road—celebrating the whirlwind journey of our 2025–2026 year. Our Drama Gala was a heartfelt evening filled with performances, awards, laughter, and a few bittersweet goodbyes.

We honored our outgoing Drama leaders, whose passion and dedication have shaped our program in unforgettable ways, and we welcomed our incoming leadership team.

Like Oz itself, this night reminded us there’s power in every one of us—and that together, we create magic.
Here’s to the memories we’ve made and the chapter ahead. 💚🎭

🎟️: Nearly 1,000 tickets sold!!

🥇: 5 superior thespys at the 2026 MiFest!!

⏳: Over 7,000 hours contributed!!

04/22/2026

The strong performances and thought-provoking staging in Theatre and Dance at Wayne’s “Paradise Lost” left us awestruck! 🍎

The experience was made even more impactful thanks to a post-show talkback with its cast and crew—just for us. We loved hearing from Hazel Park Drama alum Jeremiah Kemp (‘25), who worked on set construction and lighting for this production. 🎭

04/17/2026

We had a blast bringing Detroit Opera to Hazel Park! While Hoover Elementary’s youngest students enjoyed an interactive, musical retelling of “Jack and the Beanstalk”, our teens got to observe and then discuss the entire process, from adaptation to ex*****on, load in to load out! 🫘

03/28/2026

We traveled to Meadow Brook Theatre to experience “Come From Away", a musical dramedy spotlighting the relationships between passengers, flight crews, and ordinary townsfolk when 38 planes were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, 2001.

We also deepened our understanding of the production process by engaging in a talkback with cast members and touring the backstage! ✈️🫂

03/10/2026

The ghost with the most is back in the Netherworld. 🪲🧃

We hope you enjoyed our remix on the Tim Burton classic! Thanks for making this SOLD OUT run one to remember. 💚

03/06/2026

REMINDER to all ticket holders: Jump in the conga line and get yourself to Hazel Park Junior High for “Beetlejuice Jr.”!

www.hazelparkdrama.org

03/06/2026

Last night we opened our SOLD OUT run of “Beetlejuice Jr.” to a delightful audience! 🪲🧃

Want a peek behind the scenes? Check out our cover story in Madison-Park News.

HAZEL PARK — The next musical by the Hazel Park Drama program promises to be a districtwide affair, starring students from the high school, junior high and elementary schools alike.

02/28/2026

🎭: "Beetlejuice Jr."
🕰️: 7 p.m. March 5*, 6*, & 7* + 2 p.m. March 8 (NEW!)
📍: Hazel Park Junior High (22770 Highland Ave)
🎟️: hazelparkdrama.org

*Thursday, Friday, & Saturday performances are SOLD OUT

02/23/2026

Our crew has been buzzing behind the scenes for months as we prepare to bring the mayhem of “Beetlejuice” to the stage!

A spirited shoutout to all our hard-working teens, mentors, and helpers!

🎟️: hazelparkdrama.org

02/18/2026

We’ve taken advantage of our mid-winter break by distributing “Beetlejuice” posters and postcards throughout our community. Thanks to the many local businesses and organizations that help promote our artistic work!

🎟️: hazelparkdrama.org