Based on Hans Christian Andersen's beloved story, "The Ugly Duckling," Honk! (Music by George Stiles, and Book and Lyrics Anthony Drewe) tells the story of a baby duckling, Ugly (who looks less like a duck and more like something else) and his quest to find his mother. Soon after Ugly is born, he is seduced away by a wily Cat who wants to eat Ugly as a tasty lunch.  Eventually, Ugly manages to escape, but has no idea how to return home.  He embarks on an adventure in which he encounters a number of noteable creatrues who each teach him something about life.  His mother, always holding out hope that he is still alive, sets out to find Ugly.  Ugly finally meets a beautiful swan, Penny, and Ugly begins to recognize who he really is.    

The Hartland High School Drama Club, Troupe 4213, is comprised of a dedicated and creative group of 9th-12th grade students who attend Hartland High School.  Each year, our club produces one play in the fall and one musical in the spring.  In addition to our shows, our club participates in the International Thespian Society providing members opportunities to earn points toward their individual membership with the organization.  We also produce a showcase (usually in January) where student play-writes and student directors are offered the chance to showcase their work.

Our theatre troupe is not only about those who appear on the stage performing, we may have an additional 30 to 50 students during each production who work feverishly backstage and behind the scenes helping to produce the most professional product possible.  Each student, no matter their craft is a storyteller helping to tell the story you see on stage while using their special set of skills.