Join the Homeschool Dramatic Society for Our 2026 Production
Join us as we celebrate America’s 250th, in the HDS production of “Patriots!” a play about courage during the American Revolution.
Performances are September 17, 18, and 19. Tickets are on sale now through the Cookeville Performing Arts Center.
Tickets can be purchased online at the Performing Arts Center Website or in person for $5 (there is an added fee for credit card transactions).
About the Homeschool Dramatic Society
In 1999, when Mary Evelyn McCurdy (Mev for short) was fifteen years old, she decided that she wanted to write and direct a play for the homeschooled children at her church in Cookeville, Tennessee. She called the group the Homeschool Dramatic Society. The following year, Mary Evelyn decided to write and direct another play. She opened this production to more homeschooled children, besides those at her church. By the next year, the Homeschool Dramatic Society was open to all homeschooled children in the Upper Cumberland area of Middle Tennessee. In 2024 the Homeschool Dramatic Society celebrated its 25th production in 25 years.
The first two musicals that Mev wrote and directed were performed on a simple stage in a church gym. The next five productions were done in a small theatre owned and operated by the Wesley Foundation. Since 2006, the Homeschool Dramatic Society has used the facilities of the Cookeville Performing Arts Center.
The Society now draws from several Middle Tennessee communities, and some participants have come from out of state to take part in the annual productions.
You can watch recordings of many past productions at no charge. Mev also offers drama tips to help in your work with children.
Director, Mary Evelyn McCurdy (center) with three cast members of an HDS Production.
Would You Like A Script?
Are you looking for wholesome, faith-building drama that your children’s theatre group can perform? Whether you have been doing drama for many years or are just getting started, we can help you give your students and your audience a great experience. Many of Mev’s scripts are available for licensing. Contact Mev to request a free preview of one or more scripts.
