Honesdale Performing Arts Center

It is often said that “actors without stagehands are naked people standing in the dark trying to emote on a stage.” This couldn’t be a truer statement. But yet, many actors are…

17 Twitter Terms Actors Must Know

I thought I’d break down some Twitter vocabulary (because it intimidates people). Even if you’re a pro tweeter, I strongly suggest reading this. I’ve included some advanced tips in…

Bringing Light From The Shadows: The Job Of A Lighting Designer

We just finished another amazing theatrical production and spent over 50 hours rigging, designing, and programming the lights for our Broadway musical production of Disney's The…

10 Life Lessons Theatre Taught Me

Education is key to the development of the world, and the diversity of various educational specializations is key to such development. However, the arts often times get overlooked…

November 23: Thespis of Icaria Becomes the World’s First Actor

November 23 marks the traditional date when the first ever human being to take the stage and portray someone else other than himself took place. This person, according to various…

Off Book Is Coming! 5 Hacks To Help You Memorize Lines

Every actor’s approach to the craft is unique and beautiful. How you “act” varies greatly depending on your technique, schooling, and even psychological makeup. Each actor is a…

The Last Light on the Stage

House lights up. The audience trickles out of the theatre in various discussions of delight and disappointment, their voices leaving echoes in the lobby as they leave the large…

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Why Advertise with HPAC? Honesdale Performing Arts Center continues to be a proud part of the booming cultural economy of Honesdale and Wayne County. Audiences and critics rave about our seasons,…

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William Shakespeare born

According to tradition, the great English dramatist and poet William Shakespeare is born in Stratford-on-Avon on April 23, 1564. It is impossible to…

Every College Musical Theater Program is Different

Going through the college audition process is a learning experience. As families and students research performing arts training programs, they begin…

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459 Terrace Street
Honesdale, PA 18431

Phone: (570) 251-9831

"I made some mistakes in drama. I thought the drama was when actors cried. But drama is when the audience cries."

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Annie Jr

Wayne Highlands Middle School proudly presents Annie Jr November 21-22, 2025

School of Rock

Honedale High School proudly presents School of Rock February 13-15, 2026

Support the Arts

We are proud to support our students and honor the hard work they do in the performing arts. We invite you to support your local school community by making a donation. We depend on the generosity of the surrounding community to provide the best opportunities for our performing arts students and season. Our season is full of amazing productions!