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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nOriginally started in 2015, the event was utilized as a fundraiser to get the money to complete the handicap-accessible restrooms at the 11th street location. The tour was drawn off of a script written by a local writing group, The Inkplots, which was based on historical information of real people, or real events in Hays City. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Years later, HCT has continued to use this event to fund their organization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have done the historic tours annually as a fundraiser. We do our best to keep production costs low to non-existent and all money earned goes to HCT to pay general bills as well as to fund the upcoming shows,\u201d Fondoble said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fondoble speaks about how this particular event does not take as much time as the other shows and is an easy way for those willing to help out the cause, saying the event is a really fun event with low time commitment for our volunteers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSome people who want to be involved are unable to commit the six weeks or so it takes for a regular show, but they can pretty easily block out the few days it takes as an actor, to help make this come together,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The overall goal of HTC is to provide opportunities to perform and to share the talents of those within the community. They are looking to challenge and inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to share their talents through theatrical productions. Not just as actors, but through every aspect of theatre, including directing, stage crew, lighting, set and costume design and so much more. HCT is 100% volunteer-based and all of the money made gets put right back into the theatre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n