Performing Arts
For students with musical interest and theater talent, the performing arts program is designed to increase individual ability. The performing arts program enlivens the cultural life of the Hoban community.
MUSIC PROGRAM
The music courses may satisfy the requirement at many universities for a unit in visual and performing arts. All students with musical and acting ability are encouraged to use it by participating in the choral, steel drum band and/or theater programs. Some cocurricular time commitment is necessary for membership in both organizations, but the benefits are extensive.
Participants in performing ensembles perform at the Winter and Spring Fine Arts Festivals and in the annual Ohio Solo and Ensemble Contest held in late January or early February.
THEATRE PROGRAM
Participation in theater allows students to gain knowledge about the theatre through hands-on learning. Whether you choose to perform on stage or work behind the scenes, you will learn about theatre, grow as an individual and enjoy the close-knit family of the theatre program.
2026 Spring Musical: THE WIZARD OF OZ
MARCH 27, 28, 29
Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.
- March 27, 2026, 7 p.m.
- March 28, 2026, 7 p.m.
- March 29, 2026, 2 p.m.
CAST
DOROTHY……………………………………………………………….ELLIE STEPHENS
AUNT EM/GLINDA……………………………………………………….NORA LIGHTEL
UNCLE HENRY/ENSEMBLE……………………………………………..LEO KEPLER
HUNK/SCARECROW……………………………………………….ROMAN DELGADO
HICKORY/TINMAN…………………………………………………………JAMES KLINE
ZEKE/LION……………………………………………………………….HAYLA HOFFMAN
MISS GULCH/WICKED WITCH………………………………..OLIVIA PFANDER
PROFESSOR MARVEL/WIZARD OF OZ……………….CHRISTIAN KLEINMAN
EMERALD CITY GUARD/ENSEMBLE……………………STEPHANIE HAJJAR
SCHOOL TEACHER/ENSEMBLE ………......………….CHAMARA EDWARDS
ENSEMBLE………………………AUDREY ATER, EVA BRIDGES,
KARSEN BROWNING, NAOMI BURGAN, LUKE FINLEY, AUDREY HODGES, ANTHONY LANE, BRODI LAZENKO, AMIRA ONUNAKU, EMMA POMEROY, LAILAH RAMSEY, CHARLIE RAYMAN, BERLYNN SAXON, SOPHIE STAPLETON, MALIYA TEMPLETON
BARRISTER …………ALAYA MACHADO
CITY FATHERS …….MAYCIN FORTSON, LANDON LIN
TOUGH GUYS ….JOSEPH BEITING, NICHOLAS CERIO
TOUGH GIRL ………..REESE RICHARDS
BRAGGART ……..RINA BEITING
TOTS …..JULIA SWARTZ, ELENA LASKOVSKI
MUNCHKINS …..MAEVE BEITING, HELEN BATES, HADLEY SANDS, BAILEY KARLEN, MARLOWE BROWN, HAZEL LIGHTEL, CHARLEE LENTZ
CREW
Director …………………………............Alex Funk
Musical Director ……………………..Kimberly Shama-Hanna
Asst. Musical Director ...……………Nora Lightel
Choreographer ………………………….Hannah Stephens
Dance Captain …………………………….Eva Bridges
Technical Director ……………………..Christian Andrews
Asst. Technical Director ……………….James Kline
Intimacy Coordinator ………………......Emelia Sherin
Set Construction ……Danny Bee, Garrett Altizer, Angela Zaw, Lily Selnik, Sofia Macavei, Shepherd Mitchell, Mi Chu Lave, Enza Maltempi, Landon Jacobs
Scenic Painting Manager ………..…..Elaina Karafilis
Stage Manager ………………................Jocelyn Person
Asst. Stage Managers ……………..Maggie Sejba, Bella Doss, Michael Kinsinger
Run Crew ……..Garrett Altizer, Alondra Gonzalez, Breiah Millirons, Landon Jacobs
Costumer ……………..............………..Myah Butler
Wardrobe Crew ……Bria Turner, Karla Juliana Martinez Rosa, Angela Zaw, Maleeyah Frost
Hair and Makeup Manager …………..Lily Selnik
Hair and Makeup Artists …………Payton Morgan, Mi Chu Lave, Serenity Lindsey, Rot Eonjali, Liana Powers
Properties Manager ……...................….Sofia Macavei
Lighting Designer/Operator …………..Mikay Mon
Spot Operators ……..............……….Sam Le, Shepherd Mitchell
Sound Designer/Operator ……………..Nathan Kinney
Mic Operators ……..................………Gracie Ater, Enza Maltempi
Marketing/Public Relations ……..Maliya Templeton
Youth Artist Manager ………………Jocelyn Person
Youth Artist Asst. Manager ……..Audrey Hodges
House Manager ……..Theresa Hodges
Asst. House Manager ………..Ava Yusufi
FALL PLAY: LITTLE WOMEN
NOV. 15-16
Hoban Theatre proudly presented its 2025 fall play production of Little Women on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16
Set during the American Civil War, Little Women follows the coming-of-age journey of the March sisters—Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy—as they navigate love, loss, family, and the pursuit of their dreams. Kate Hamill’s fresh, witty, and heartfelt adaptation breathes new life into Alcott’s classic, blending humor and poignancy while exploring what it means to grow up and find one’s place in the world.
Under the direction of Alex Funk, Hoban’s production featured a talented cast and crew of students who brought the timeless characters to life with warmth, energy and authenticity. The creative team worked collaboratively to evoke the world of the March family through imaginative staging and design.
2025 FALL PLAY
PERFORMING ARTS FACULTY
2025 Spring Musical: High School Musical: On Stage!
2024 Fall Musical: The Lion King, Jr.Â
2024 Spring Musical: The Little Mermaid
