 The
Westview High School Theatre program originated in the fall of 1994 when
the school opened. Westview was the fourth high school to be built in
the Beaverton School District, and just 8 short years later we are now
the largest high school in Oregon (2,300+ and growing). Opening a new
school brings much excitement as well as challenges. We wanted our
theatre program to be different, innovative and provocative while still
encompassing many of the traditional elements that have been so
successful in our school district.
We
worked to establish many traditions and a particular "culture"
in our theatre program. Because our school is so large, it became obvious
that our season would have to include many opportunities so many students
could participate. Our season is produced entirely as extra-curricular. In
addition to the full season of shows, theatre classes are responsible for
one additional play and our Theatre Sports Tournaments.
Every
year our season consists of six productions. We always open with a
children's show in October, followed by our fall production in November.
We perform a variety show in early January as a benefit for the Cascade
AIDS Project, a local foundation. The musical, a yearly extravaganza,
takes place the first and second weeks in March, followed by our spring
show at the end of April. Ending each year is our student directed One-Act
Play Festival. These six shows make for a very busy year. Every other year
our goal is to produce a musical that isn't as well known or not as
readily produced.
Along with our school activities, Westview high school has an extremely
active Thespian troupe. Our charter was granted our first year and we have
been inducting an average of 25 students each year. Oregon Thespians are
very active. The Oregon Thespians sponsor three different events
throughout the year. We always attend each event--the Improvisation
Festival, the Regional Acting Competition and the State Thespian
Conference.
Westview
has had three students as members of the Oregon State Thespian Board and
our Director, Carolyn Reid, has also served on the board for many years.
We have had the honor of placing in many acting events and were awarded
top honors when two of our shows ( SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK and A PIECE OF MY
HEART) were selected Mainstage Showcase Productions for the state conference. This was indeed an honor. As a group we take many
trips. Each summer we travel to the International Thespian Festival in
Nebraska, competing in Individual Events, seeing shows, attending
workshops, auditioning and enjoying the other 2000 Thespians from around
the country who attend.
Every other year, during spring break, Juniors and Seniors travel to New
York City for a week of theatre, sightseeing, shopping and fabulous fun.
We are proud of what we have accomplished in these early years. We have
established a reputation of theatrical excellence.
We are well respected in our school and surrounding community. It's been a
great beginning, and we're looking forward to many more wonderful years on
the Westview stage.
Box Office Phone Numbers:
(503) 259-5225
Payment Accepted at the Box Office:
Cash and checks are accepted
# of seats in Auditorium
-600-
Address:
4200 NW 185th Portland, OR 97229
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