Thursday, November 12, 2009

Hazelton Area Theatre Society

The Hazelton Area Theatre Society,or H.A.T.S as they are locally known, is a troupe of talented actors, often young but accompanied by older veteran actors. They write and perform historical plays depicting and somewhat accurate characters and events of the pioneer history of Hazelton. You may meet Jean Caux Cateline, the Spanish mule train packer, or learn how Horace Wrinch came to Hazelton and started the hospital still standing today. These plays are very entertaining and informative for those new to the area. Although funding issues have been a stint in the organization's recurrence in the summer time, they are treat to watch. If you're not careful, you just might get dragged into a play yourself!

I've had the pleasure of working with H.A.T.S for several years. I became close friends with other actors. My theatrical skills developed as an actor and being responsible for publicity. Public relations and venue booking were simple, myself knowing those in charge of the establishments we performed at. Over the years, H.A.T.S has attemtped to integrate itself into walking-tour style form of acting; plays on the go, with historical figures guiding you around the native K'san Village sharing bits of knowledge that you would never find in a guide book.



The first Wrinch Memorial staff

A walking tour next to a historical themed cafe

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