Upcoming Concerts & Shows
America Assassination is written and directed by Curtis B. Lewis. It gives the inside look into an Urban community, where characters share stories through up-tempo rhythms, music, humor, and poetry. The mysterious, King Joe, has dreamt into the future and he tells the community that there is a UFO (A Big African Space Ship) that is about to come save the people and bring them back into the land of freedom. A Tourist Guide suddenly appears, who then brings outside travelers into the community who are depicted as danger. He reminds one to never forget his pain and that one must always cope with pain, or else he will never reach his true potential. A dynamic play that delve into the lives of citizens in a community where it seems hope is at lost. As one tends to give up, the unique stories remind us that we must fight for ourselves, we must fight for our families, and we must fight for our communities.
On July 26, the fun returns, as the cowboy swing band Cow Bop takes the Theatre 3 stage. Mix swinging’ grooves, thrilling riffs, sweet and hot vocals, western sensibilities and tons of fun and you have only begun to describe Cow Bop. Formed in 2003 by internationally-acclaimed guitarist Bruce Forman, the cowboy jazz and western bebop band has toured extensively throughout the world, exciting audiences with their unique brand of music.
HCFTA in conjunction with the Mayor’s SDAT Action Committee is proud to present a summer movie series in our beautiful downtown Springfield facility. The movies will be shown in our Third Floor Theatre on the big screen! The Oscar winning movie musical Chicago will play on July 27. Soft drinks and snacks for purchase will be available along with a full service cash bar. Doors will open at 4 p.m., an hour before show time.
In August, the Hoogland Center for the Arts will return to Tuna, Texas (the third smallest town in Texas, where the Lion’s Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies) when they present the comedy, Greater Tuna.
Rich McCoy and Darin Harms star in this two-man tour de force, as all of the residents of Tuna, Texas. And we do mean ALL of the residents! Rich and Darin play 10 characters each, including sheriffs, preachers, house wives, grandmothers and rednecks of all shapes and sizes.
