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Hilliard Davidson High School sponsors the Educational Theater Association and International Thespian Society Troupe #1316. This troupe is part of an international honor society for high school Theater students who have exhibited meritorious participation in their high school’s Theater program. Participation in Drama Club and/or Tech Crew activities/events along with other criteria determine eligibility for membership in this organization. Each May, eligible students are inducted into the International Thespian Society. This induction serves as a gateway to earning a Varsity Letter in Theater at Hilliard Davidson High School, earning Honor Thespian status, and participating in activities and scholarships only available to thespians such as participation in the All-Ohio Thespian production, the Ohio Educational Theater Association’s Theater scholarship program, and service on the Ohio Educational Theater Association’s board of directors as a state student officer. Students earning the rank of Honor Thespian wear a blue and gold Thespian Honor Cord with their graduation robes at their commencement.
Davidson’s Theater program has a long tradition of artistic and educational excellence that continues year after year. Davidson’s after-school program includes Drama Club, Tech Crew, and Thespian Troupe #1316.
Participation in Davidson Theater’s Drama Club is open to any student regardless of enrollment in Theater courses.
Hilliard Davidson High School Drama Boosters is a parent organization formed to support Theater education efforts at the school. Parents meet monthly during the school year to plan support for the school’s productions, to staff fundraisers to support the program, to provide parental input regarding the Theater program, to advocate for Theater education both within our community and our state, and to allow parents to be involved with their children’s interests. Membership is open to any parent of a Davidson Theater student – whether the student is a member of a Theater class, Drama Club, or Tech Crew.
Participation in Davidson Theater’s Tech Crew is open to any student regardless of enrollment in Theater courses.
Tech Crew is involved in every Davidson Theater production. From building the sets to running the lights and sound, to keeping the rest of the team organized, Tech Crew creates half of the Theater experience for the audience.
Students are able to participate through the year by working on individual Theater productions, designing elements of student directed productions, running events in the PAC for other school groups, or even working as a representative of the school for outside rentals.
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Our History
Originally Hilliard High School, Hilliard Davidson Theater has a long history of theatrical excellence.
- Davidson has performed both regionally and internationally, including at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland 5 TIMES (1998, 2003, 2007, 2010, and 2014).
- USA Weekend (from USA Today) named Davidson’s production of Guys and Dolls as THE best high school musical in the state of Ohio.
- Davidson Theater was recognized in Stage Directions magazine as THE US high school Theater program of excellence in the Midwest.
- Our productions have been selected many times to perform at the Ohio State Thespian Conference.
- Davidson Theater students have been selected to participate in the Ohio Educational Theater Association’s All-Ohio Theater Production for 30 different years!
- Davidson has received the Gold Award (the highest honor for a program) 9 years in a row from Ohio EdTA and the “Outstanding Theater Schools” award from the Educational Theater Association.
- Davidson has received “The Creative Ticket National School of Distinction Award” for outstanding achievement in arts education from the Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network.
General Information
PARKING
We encourage patrons to park in the Davidson Road parking lot as it is closer to our Theater entrance; however, all Davidson parking is available for use.
PERFORMANCE
The Theater doors generally open approximately one-half hour before a performance.
Photography and recording of any type is not permitted during performances. Cellphones should be turned off during performances. Food and beverage are not permitted inside the Performing Arts Center; they may be consumed in the commons area only.
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on Ohio public school property.
Latecomers will be seated when there is an appropriate place in the production.
While we appreciate the opportunity to present the arts to children, parents are asked to use discretion when bringing very young children. Occasionally, we do “rate” our performances to indicate the suitability for certain age groups. Please be mindful of these ratings. Please note, that we do offer specific programming for children also. Regardless of age, everyone is required to have a ticket.
TICKET SALES
All tickets are sold on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. At door ticket sales are in cash. Credit/Debit sales should be done in advance.
Seat assignment priority will be given to those with disabilities when possible; needless to say, these requests need to be made early and through the box office directly at 614-921-7262.
PATRON SERVICES
Please call 614-921-7262 to detail your needs and reserve special seating for wheelchair patrons, listening enhancement devices, or an interpreter for signed performances. At least two weeks notice is required for an interpreter; one will be provided if one is available. Parking spaces for persons with disabilities are available in the main parking lot. The Theater is at ground level.