So Much Drama at Local High Schools

BAM! All at once here they are. Every high school in SW Washington has their Spring show at the same time. How are you suppose to see them all? 

You probably can't, so how do you choose. We can't even review them all, but we would try if they will ask us.

"The Fantasticks" presented by Washougal High School, 7 p.m. April 26-27 and May 3 and 4; 1 p.m. May 4. Washburn Center for the Performing Arts, 1201 39th St., Washougal, Wash. $8, $6 seniors and students. 360-943-3136. washburnpac.org

"Legally Blonde: The Musical" presented by Evergreen High School, 14300 NE 18th St., 7 p.m. May 2-4, 10 and 11; 2 p.m. May 11. $10, $7 seniors and students. 360-604-3777. schools.evergreenps.org/Domain/107

"Oklahoma" presented by Mt. View High School, 15000 SE Blairmount., 7 p.m. May 2-4 and 9-11; 1 p.m. May 4. $10, $7 seniors, students, and children (12 and younger). 360-604-6100.

"Once Upon a Mattress"presented by Prairie-Ground at BGHS see our review for more information.

"Our Town" presented byVancouver School of Arts and Academics, at Royal Durst Theatre, 3101 Main St., 7 p.m. April 26-27 and May 2-4. $5, $4 for students and seniors. 360-313-4600. arts.vansd.org

"Prairie Matinee" presented by La Center High School, 725 Highland Rd., La Center, Wash., 7:30 p.m. May 9-11. $5. 360-263-1700. lacenterschools.org/hs/hshome.html Director Don Landes-McCullough's last production after 30 years of teaching.

"Thoroughly Modern Millie" presented by Skyview High School, 1300 NW 139th St., 7 p.m. May 2-4. $5, $4 for students. 360-313-4200. Philip.Denton@vsd.org

"Tom Jones" presented by Woodland High School, 757 Park St., Woodland, Wash., 7 p.m. May 2-4. $5, $2 for students. 360-841-2800.

Get out and support these young thespians!

Also on Tap: Evergreen HS Presents "Legally Blonde: The Musical"

"Legally Blonde: The Musical" will be presented by Evergreen High School, 14300 NE 18th St., Vancouver, Wash., 7 p.m., May 2-4, 10 and 11 with an additional show at 2 p.m. on the 11th. Tickets are $10 general, $7 for seniors and students.

The play, adapted from the non-musical film follows the misadventures of Elle Woods who seems to have it all until her boyfriend dumps her for a serious life at Harvard Law School. Determined to win him back, she enrolls only to discover it's better to be yourself.

For more information and tickets call 360-604-3777 or visit www.schools.evergreenps.org/Domain/107

Metro Opens "Legally Blonde: the Musical" 01/11/12

The Metropolitan Performing Arts Academy* presents the musical adaption of the rom-com "Legally Blonde"  at Washougal High School, 1208 39th St., Washougal, Wash. beginning January 11, 12, 13, 18, and 19.

All performances except Sunday the 13th are at 7 p.m.; Sunday's matinee is at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 general, $8 for students and seniors.

Call 360.975.1585 or visit www.metropaa.org for more information and tickets.

*MPAA offers performing arts training and development for children, teens and adults; beginners and up. All performers for this production are between the ages of 13 and 20.