Urinetown tells the story of a Gotham-like city, where a terrible water shortage caused by a 20-year drought has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets
Prairie High School Drama recently announced its upcoming production of Music Theater International’s Urinetown: The Musical. Winner of three Tony Awards and many other honors, this uproarious, satirical take on our modern times is hilariously funny and touchingly honest. Urinetown tells the story of a Gotham-like city, where a terrible water shortage caused by a 20-year drought has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. This essential human function is now regulated by a single, malevolent company that profits by charging admission to one of humanity’s greatest needs.
“Our actors are beyond excited to share this laugh-out-loud comedy with you!” said Prairie Drama’s director, Claire Verity.
Tickets can be purchased online in advance. The cost is $6 for students, $13 for adults and $10 for honored citizens.
Showtimes are:
- Friday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 18 at 1 p.m.* and 7 p.m.
Urinetown is based on a book by Greg Kotis, with music by Mark Hollman, and lyrics by Mark Hollman and Kotis. Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, Urinetown is an irreverent musical satire where no one is safe from scrutiny, even musical theater itself. Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a musical could be, Urinetown catapults the “comedic romp” into the new millennium with its outrageous perspective, biting modern wit and sustained ability to produce gales of unbridled laughter.
*The 1 p.m. showing on Saturday, Nov. 18, will have American Sign Language interpretation for people who are hearing impaired.
Information provided by Battle Ground Public Schools.
Also read:
- Community in Action: Police cruisers ‘crammed’ with snacks to benefit local students
Nearly 8,500 snacks filled police cruisers at Fred Meyer as the community rallied to stock high school pantries and build new relationships. - County seeking young people to fill 10 volunteer positions on Youth Commission
Young people ages 12-19 from across Clark County can now apply for at least 10 open seats on the Youth Commission, providing input on community decisions. - Washougal High School students pitch energy ideas to Clark PUD
High schoolers modeled power grid solutions, balancing future growth, clean energy laws, and everyday reliability challenges with direct input from utility experts. - ‘Cram the Cruiser’ to benefit Battle Ground and Prairie High Schools
Officer Phil Anderson’s food pantry at Battle Ground High inspired Prairie High to launch its own, providing snacks and building bridges between students and law enforcement. - 60th Annual Hazel Dell Parade of Bands returns this May
Twelve retired local band directors will be featured as Grand Marshals when the Hazel Dell Parade of Bands celebrates its 60th year with 120 entries and thousands of spectators.
