The history of theatrical performances at this school is a
long one, going back to June 3, 1921 when the senior class put on
the play "A Girl in a Thousand," which was the first
form of public entertainment that the school participated in.
After that, it became a tradition for the senior class to put on
a class play each year. Following is a listing of each of the
organized theatrical groups that have existed on this campus,
from its beginning in 1928.
- Dramatic Club - The Dramatic Club was
organized in 1928. The goal of the Dramatics Club was to
provide students with a time and place to practice and
display their talents in the area of acting. Productions
were held frequently, and all students were encouraged to
join the Dramatic Club. At one point, the Dramatic Club
was renamed the Hudramics Club, but the goal remained the
same.
- Association of Performing Arts - Under
the direction of new theatrical directors, the name of
the Hudramics Club was changed in 1974 to the Association
of Performing Arts. Along with the name change came a
slight change in focus. The Association of Performing
Arts (APA) opened their auditions to the community in
addition to university members. Additionally, the APA was
open to all forms of the performing arts, rather than
being a strictly theatrical organization, as was the
focus of the Hudramics Club.
- Pioneer Playhouse - Pioneer Playhouse, a
children's theater summer program, was started by Mr.
John Sbordone in 1974. The summer program, while it does
not continue today, lasted up until 1990.
- The Drama Club - After a period of
difficulties with having enough interested participants
to put on performances, the Association of Performing
Arts slowly died out; however, in the Spring of 1996
interest rose, and the following fall saw the rebirth of
dramatics at the University of Maine at Presque Isle when
a group of students formed The Drama Club.
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