Performing Arts
FACULTY:
Zak Tschiniak - Director of Orchestras, Department Chair; ztschiniak@hse.k12.in.us
Mike Niemiec - Performing Arts Educator, Assistant Orchestra Director, Former Director of Bands; mniemiec@hse.k12.in.us
Audrey Torres - Director of Bands; atorres@hse.k12.in.us
Ed Roush - Associate Director of Bands; eroush@hse.k12.in.us
Jake Coon - Percussion Director; jcoon@hse.k12.in.us
Danielle Mullen - Director of Choral Activities; dmullen@hse.k12.in.us
Shawn Porter - Director of Choral Activities; sporter@hse.k12.in.us
Ethan Mathias - Director of Drama; emathias@hse.k12.in.us
Laura Beck - Auditorium Manager; lbeck@hse.k12.in.us
Melissa Ferise - Department Secretary, Dance Instructor: mferise@hse.k12.in.us [317-594-4190 ext.8708]
HSE Performing Arts Department Mission Statement
CLICK HERE here for the official Course Guide descriptions of classes available in the Performing Arts Department.
For more detailed information about each program, please visit the independent websites linked below:
Please Note: all Dates/Times/Location subject to change.
Coming Spring 2021
| Feb. 12 |
Jesse Eastwood Concert |
Leonard Auditorium |
| Mar. 6 |
IHSCGA Contest (host) |
Varsity Gym |
| Mar. 11, 12, 13 |
"Little Women" (Thespian Show) |
Leonard Auditorium |
| -Spring Break- |
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| Apr. 29, 30, May 1 |
"Freaky Friday" (Spring Musical) |
Leonard Auditorium |
| May 6, 7 |
Choir Spring Show |
Leonard Auditorium |
| May 11 |
Band Spring Concert |
Leonard Auditorium |
| May 12 |
Orchestra Spring Concert |
Leonard Auditorium |
As we prepare for and look forward to performing for live audiences, please note that dates, times, and locations are subject to change.
Check back here for updates, ticket prices, and audience restrictions closer to the date of event.
Color Guard Call-out & Auditions
WHAT IS COLOR GUARD ALL ABOUT? COME FIND OUT - GIVE IT A TRY AND AUDITION!
COLOR GUARD TRY-IT DAYS, 6-9pm
Monday, April 19th, Friday, April 23rd, Monday, April 26th, Friday, April 30th
AUDITION DAY 1: Monday, May 3rd - 6-9pm
AUDITION DAY 2 (callbacks): Tuesday, May 4th - 5:30-8pm
FIRST PRACTICE!: Thursday, May 6th - 5:30-8pm
REGISTER HERE >>> https://forms.gle/qvxAHjFTZMHMTtH4A
For more information, contact the Guard Director, Dylan Daugherty: ddaugherty@hse.k12.in.us
Participate in drills, ask questions, and meet new people! Join us for dance and equipment introduction. No experience necessary!
Wear sneakers and comfortable clothes you can move in! Facial coverings are required.
PERFORMING VENUES
HSE Performing Arts facilites are uniquely suited to a variety of performances and audiences.
DR. CHARLES D. LEONARD AUDITORIUM (pictured above): Built in 1999, the Leonard Auditorium seats 990, and is handicap accessible. It is host to our seasonal Band, Orchestra, and Choir concerts, the Spring Musical, International Night, Mr. Royal, Junior High Vocal Festival, ISSMA Festivals, as well as varied large audience functions throughout the year. Ample parking, including curb front handicap parking, is available in the South lot of the high school, accessed via Royalty Drive off of Olio Road. Please enter through Door #18. The Leonard Auditorium lobby is just inside, with entrance to the right.
Who in the world is the Leonard Auditorium named after? Click here to find out.
THE LITTLE THEATRE: HSE's original theater built in 1967, The Little Theatre was renovated in 2017, seats 403 guests, and is handicap accessible. The more intimate space of The Little Theatre is ideal for the Thespian Plays in the Fall and Spring, Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Band performances, as well as several small audience functions. Enter the West parking lot on Olio Road, just south of 126th Street. There is plenty of parking for our events, including handicapped parking.You will find the Little Theatre just inside Door #2.
PERFORMING ARTS ADVOCACY
Beyond The Paint: Pau Gasol's Symphony CLICK HERE - Venture to the symphony with the Spurs' center Pau Gasol and learn about his love of classical music.
DEPARTMENT PORTRAITS