Hopkinton High Drama Ensemble Plans 4 Fundraisers

A year ago, the Hopkinton High School Drama Ensemble set out to raise $30,000 to defray the cost of its August 2011 trip to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

With a month left before final payments are due, they are close to their goal and have four exciting events planned.

Empty Page, Empty Stage: Thursday, May 19, 7:30 p.m. in the Hopkinton High School Auditorium, the ensemble will perform its original play, Empty Page, Empty Stage written by Hopkinton High School drama teacher and ensemble Artistic Director Valerie von Rosenvinge in collaboration with the drama students. A $25 donation includes  the premiere of the play and  a reception with the drama students.

Not-Your-Average Scavenger Hunt for Hopkinton Middle School students will be Sunday, May 22, 2011, from 1 to 3 p.m. on the Hopkinton Common. Form a team of  three to six members and have fun as you race through stations downtown. Rules: Team must stay together. No driving. Two hours to complete race. Time starts when your whole team checks in. All teams must be back by 3:30. Prizes will be awarded for Fastest Team and Best Team Theme. $10 per team member. $5 extra per team if you’d like a high-school student chaperone.  Register by May 18. Forms are available at the Hopkinton Middle School office or at www.hhsdramaensemble.com.

Comedy Night: Tuesday, May 24, 7 to 9 p.m.  Hopkinton High School auditorium. Join Michael Graham, Boston 96.9 FM radio personality and author, for an evening of comedy with headliners Chris Zito, Karl Zahn and Paul D'Angelo. $5 students, $10 adults. 

Rock for Scotland: Saturday, June 11, 4 p.m., at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe St. This outdoor music event will feature area teen bands and performers at a Barn Jam on the lawn. Rain date is Sunday, June 12. $5 for students, $10 for adults. Bring blankets to sit on! 

For more details of these events and the Hopkinton High School Drama Ensemble visit www.hhsdramaensemble.com