With the onset of spring comes the area senior/junior high school theatrical performances! Because my children are still preschool and elementary age, I always feel out of the loop with what’s happening at the junior and senior high schools, and we have a tendency to miss the spring plays. Not this year! Here is a run down of the area’s school theatre productions.
What: The Wild, Wild, Wildest West
Who: South East Junior High School
When:
Thursday, March 7; doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, March 8; doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: Students $4, adults $5; available at the door
What: Freaky Friday: A New Musical
Who: Clear Creek Amana High School
When:
Thursday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 13 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: Students $5, adults $10; general admission seating
What: Legally Blonde: The Musical
Who: Liberty High School
When:
Thursday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 13 at 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: on sale March 13th in the office or at the door; general admission seating
What: Sweeney Todd
Who: West High School
When:
Thursday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 13 at 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: Ticket sales begin April 8th. Adults $15, Students $10, Seniors $10, ICCSD $5
What: Les Miserables
Who: City High School
When:
Friday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 13 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased in the main office during business hours or 30 minutes prior to each show.
What: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Who: Northwest Junior High School
When:
Friday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: Adults $10, students $5; ticket sales start April 3rd and are available at the main office 8:00am-4:15pm.
What: Canterville Ghost
When:
Friday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $7; a group of 10 or more students, who reserve a bank of seats for the same performance can get tickets for $4.50 each.
Tickets can be bought at the West Branch High School office during the hours of 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. A group, or individual may also call the West Branch High School Office and reserve tickets. The phone number is 319-643-7216. Tickets can also be purchased at the ticket window the night or day of each performance.
What: Cinderella
Who: Prairie High School
When:
Friday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 11 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: Adults $8, students $5; general admission at the door
Please note: The High School building is under construction. It’s probably best to arrive early and park in the BACK of the High School by the District Office. This is a temporary situation for this year.
Other area performances that may be of interest
What: Music Man
Who: Iowa City Community Theatre
When:
Friday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 31 at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 7 at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m.
Single Performance Tickets: Adults $19, students & seniors $16, children $11
What: The Scarlet Pimpernel
Who: City Circle Theatre Company
When:
Friday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 5 at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: Premium seating $29, regular admission $24, seniors $19, students $19, children $14
