Rock star Conrad Birdie is the biggest thing to top the charts. Women love him, men want to be him and teenage girls around the country scream with glee at the mere mention of his name. But when the United States Army drafts Birdie, manager Albert Peterson sees his meal ticket preparing to fly the coop (much to the delight of longtime love Rose Alvarez, who can’t wait for Albert to ditch the music biz and become something respectable, like an English teacher). Desperate for a publicity stunt big enough to help them survive Birdie’s departure, Albert and Rose hatch a plan: send Conrad to small-town America to plant his goodbye kiss on one lucky fan for the entire world to see. Their selection of super fan Kim Macafee sends the wholesome enclave of Sweet Apple, Ohio into chaos. Kim’s boyfriend, Hugo, can’t take the humiliation of his lady love’s televised lip-lock. Rose can’t take another minute of Albert’s distracted ways. And Sweet Apple can’t take its teens' riotous rebellion, inspired by the arrival of bad-boy Birdie. Will Sweet Apple ever be the same? 

Hometown Arts Troupe is a musical theater program that originated in 2017. Initially designed for homeschooled students ages 8-18, students have the opportunity to attend a 12 week workshop that ends in a full musical production. Over the years, HAT has expanded to offer summer camp programs for all students, classes, and now a community theater program for all ages. We provide the chance to experience theater using mics, props, amazing sets, costumes, and stage makeup! Our philosophy is to provide a nurturing environment where both talents and friendships can blossom! HAT performances are held at the WCCC Science Hall Theater in Youngwood.