
Hans Friedrichs
WINNER!!! of 4 WILDE AWARDS 2019-20
Outstanding Production of a Play (Comedy),
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Best Director of a Play, STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Outstanding Production of a Musical,
SWEENEY TODD
Best Director of a Musical, SWEENEY TODD
Director, SDC
Now featured in the documentary:
THE BARN THEATRE: Tomorrow's Stars Today on

The Barn Theatre
Augusta, MI
Directed by
Hans Friedrichs
Choreographed by
Kasady Kwiatkowska
Musical Direction
Matt Shabala
Set Design
Samantha Snow
Costume Design
Taylor Burke
Lighting Design
Michael McShane
Hair and Wig Design
Crysta Gsellman
HAIRSPRAY
















HAIRSPRAY TEASES UP BIG FUN WITH LASTING HOLD
“Hairspray” is a fun show and the Barn Theatre has fun with it. This production will not only hold your attention; it will stick with you long after the last bow.”
– Nicole L.V. Mullis, The Battle Creek Enquirer
HAIRSPRAY'S BEAT IS UNSTOPPABLE!
“Under the direction of Hans Friedrichs, this “HAIRSPRAY” is the perfect way to spend two hours!” - Marcia Fulmer, marciamarciamarcia.net
HAIRSPRAY IS THE PERFECT SUMMER LIFT
“The Barn’s show, directed by Hans Friedrichs, is uniformly strong, with all members of the large ensemble putting in solid performances that capture all of the joy of this show. Friedrichs keeps the show speeding along at a break-neck pace, filling the stage with so much to watch that you could go see it a second time and catch lots of new stuff.”
- Marin Heinritz, Revuewm.com
“With so many distinctive moving parts, it’s a wonder the ensemble moves so seamlessly as one, though it’s no doubt thanks to Director Hans Friedrich’s clever staging, blocking and pacing in collaboration with the extraordinary design team”
– Bridgette Redman, Encore Michigan