From timeless classics to newer favorites, our stage has seen it all. Dramas, comedies, musicals—each show brought its own magic and memories. Take a look back at the variety of stories we’ve shared.
Past Productions
2024-25
- Antigone, fall 2024
- ’Twas the Night After Christmas, Dec. 2024
- Urinetown: The Musical, spring 2025
- Comedy Cabaret, spring 2025
2023-24
- Steel Magnolias, fall 2023
- A Christmas Carol, Dec. 2023
- Little Shop of Horrors, spring 2024
- Pen to Paper to Performance, spring 2024
2022-23
- Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, fall 2022
- It’s a Wonderful Life, Dec. 2022
- The Apple Tree, spring 2023
- Tomato Plant Girl, spring 2023
2021-22
- The Game’s Afoot, fall 2021
- Home for Christmas, Dec. 2021
- James and the Giant Peach, spring 2022
- The House at Pooh Corner, spring 2022
2020-21
- Charlotte’s Web, fall 2020
- Silent Sky, winter 2021
- Superior Donuts, spring 2021
- Theatre Showcase, Commencement 2021
Theatre Awards
The Mariann Martin Award
The Mariann Martin Award is given every year as a tribute to her dedication and love of theatre at Hesston College. Martin taught at Hesston from 1987 to 1991 and from 1994 to 2002. This award is given to a graduating student who shows commitment to the program, dedication to its preservation and an overall love of the theatre arts. In addition, it is specifically reserved for the special student whose presence is felt within the department and across the Hesston College campus. Selection criteria include: plans to pursue a continuous study of theatre arts; actively involved in all shows and theatre curriculum; positively promotes the theatre program across campus and in community; maintains a high level of professionalism in both theatre and the classroom; creates a level of inclusion for those new to our stage.
The Standing O Award
Initiated in 2016, the Standing O Award honors a graduating student who has been instrumental to the success of the theatre program as both a technician and an actor, creating a most well-rounded artist. Selection criteria include a minimum GPA of 3.0, significant backstage theatre contributions, onstage experience, positive attitude and professionalism in theatre and campus-wide culture.
Award Winners
2024
Hadassa Friesen – Mariann Martin Award
Josh Fleming – Standing O Award
2023
Alexis Driscoll – Mariann Martin Award
2020
Tommy Brown – Standing O Award
