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Ham on Regal is a non-profit, original musical/comedy show written and performed by Ferris High School parents and school staff.
This unique fundraiser enables the Ferris Parent Teacher Group (PTG) to allocate proceeds from the show to various activities including: academics, athletics, administrative and supply needs to classrooms, teachers and students.
Each April, Ferris parents begin the process of creating a show for the following year.
They write an original script, select music, and choreograph specialty dances and the General Chorus numbers. Parents work on set design, props, tickets, costumes, advertising and more.
More than 250 parents and Ferris staff put in thousands of volunteer hours each year, and have loads of fun creating a unique entertainment event for our audiences.
This one of a kind fundraiser is in its 62nd year and going strong! Explore this site for more information or click on Contact Us with questions.
The purpose of Ham on Regal is:
- To raise money for academic materials, equipment, and extracurricular activities for Ferris students
- To meet other Ferris parents
- To help Ferris students and teachers
- To make new friends
- To build a community of dedicated and involved parents
- And most of all – TO HAVE FUN!
Building Community and Helping our School
Ferris parents are encouraged to participate in the show at whatever level is comfortable for them. If acting, dancing, or singing in the show are not on your list, there are over 40 committees and more than 100 committee members that are involved in all aspects of the show. The Ham on Regal Players always need people to participate in costuming, lighting, sound, stage management, set construction, and creating props. You can also participate in Ham on Regal selling advertising for the program and tickets to the shows. In fact, the “Hammies” will find the perfect fit for any parent who wants to be involved in this one of a kind annual event.
How do you join the cast? You just come to rehearsals. Everyone can be a member of the General Chorus. (With over 250 people on stage at a time, it doesn’t matter if you don’t sing or dance well!)
When your last child graduates from Ferris, you graduate from Ham on Regal. We have a very large and active group of “Hambones” (graduates of Ham on Regal) who help us during Show Week and offer much appreciated support as we prepare the show each year.
You can also donate funds, buy tickets and advertise! So many ways to get involved!