Perry Performing Arts Center
Upcoming EventS
Senior Send-Off
February 29, 2024
Perry High School Seniors & their parents/guardians are encouraged to attend the Senior Send-Off scheduled for Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Perry Performing Arts Center. End of the year information will be presented. This event takes place of senior conferences. Spanish presentation will be held in the HS library.
This event is free and open to the public.
The Perry Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
February 29, 2024
Perry High School Seniors & their parents/guardians are encouraged to attend the Senior Send-Off scheduled for Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Perry Performing Arts Center. End of the year information will be presented. This event takes place of senior conferences. Spanish presentation will be held in the HS library.
This event is free and open to the public.
The Perry Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
Perry Fine Arts Series
Des Moines Metropolitan Opera March 1, 2024 The Perry Fine Arts Series will be presenting OPERA Iowa (educational division of the Des Moines Metropolitan Opera) in their production of "Beauty and the Beast" on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Perry Performing Arts Center. OPERA Iowa will complement their Friday evening performance of “Beauty and the Beast” with an exciting school-day performance of Malcolm Fox's "Sid the Serpent Who Wanted to Sing" in an effort to make opera more understandable and more accessible to students and families. |
Sid the Serpent Who Wanted To Sing
Music by Malcolm Fox Sid, a performing snake in a circus, wants to learn to sing. Accompanied by his circus friends, he travels the world, trying a different style of singing wherever he goes—grand opera in Rome, music-hall in London, rock in New York. He fails every time, until he realises that if he sings in his own style, he sings very well. He then rejoins the circus as Sid, the Singing Serpent.The opera is performed in English with colorful scenery and costumes, theatrical lighting, and musical accompaniment. |
Beauty and the Beast
Music by André Grétry Text, arrangement and concept by Joshua Borths Enjoy a twist on the classic fairytale with the world premiere tour of Grétry and Borths' Beauty and the Beast! The characters of Belle’s world are obsessed with how they are perceived by the world around them. The Prince was the worst example of this until the Spirit of the Rose cursed him so that his body would reflect his soul, and everyone would see him for the beast he truly was. With the help of Belle, the Spirit of the Rose, and a magic mirror, the Beast will try to change his heart and break the curse. |
For over 32 years OPERA Iowa has created magic in rural schools, city classrooms, cafetoriums, community centers, concert halls and gymnasiums, offering over 875,000 young people and adults a quality arts experience today while building new enthusiastic opera audiences for tomorrow. As the state's largest and most expansive program in arts education and one of the most innovative programs of its kind, Des Moines Metro Opera's 12-week award-winning, regional arts education tour features comprehensive study guides, curriculum-based workshops, masterclasses as well as live musical performances designed specifically for young people and families. The eight-member OPERA Iowa Troupe features young professionals from across the country who are commited to inspiring their audiences through quality, live theatrical experiences.
The evening concert is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
The evening concert is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
Jukebox Variety Show
P.H.S. Vocal Music Department
March 2, 2024
Perry High School Vocal Music Department presents Jukebox Variety Show March 2, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Perry Performing Arts Center.
Enjoy an evening of great music from our talented Perry High School singers. The show will feature several student soloists, PHS Choirs, PHS student band, MS student singers, PK-5 Kid's Camp, and Stranger Than Fiction.
This year the theme is "Nashville Nights".
Tickets are $6.00 and will be available at the door (CASH OR CHECK ONLY).
The Perry Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
P.H.S. Vocal Music Department
March 2, 2024
Perry High School Vocal Music Department presents Jukebox Variety Show March 2, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Perry Performing Arts Center.
Enjoy an evening of great music from our talented Perry High School singers. The show will feature several student soloists, PHS Choirs, PHS student band, MS student singers, PK-5 Kid's Camp, and Stranger Than Fiction.
This year the theme is "Nashville Nights".
Tickets are $6.00 and will be available at the door (CASH OR CHECK ONLY).
The Perry Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
FAFSA Information Night
April 10, 2024
Perry High School Juniors & their parents/guardians are encouraged to attend this informational session on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Perry Performing Arts Center.
Receive assistance with the completion of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from a trained professional.
Spanish presentation will be held in the HS library.
This event is free and open to the public.
The Perry Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
April 10, 2024
Perry High School Juniors & their parents/guardians are encouraged to attend this informational session on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Perry Performing Arts Center.
Receive assistance with the completion of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from a trained professional.
Spanish presentation will be held in the HS library.
This event is free and open to the public.
The Perry Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
Sponge Bob Square Pants
P.H.S. Drama & Music Departments
April 12, 2024 - 7:00 p.m.
April 13, 2024 - 7:00 p.m.
April 14, 2024 - 1:00 p.m.
Perry High School Drama and Music Departments present Sponge Bob Square Pants the musical in the Perry Performing Arts Center for three performances on April 12, 2024, (7:00 p.m.) April 13, 2024 (7:00 p.m.), and April 14 (1:00 p.m.). Reserved seating tickets will be on sale soon.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
Kindergarten Vocal Concert
April 16, 2024
Perry Elementary Kindergarten Vocal Concert on April 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Perry High School Performing Arts Center.
This concert is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
1st Grade Concert
April 16, 2024
Perry Elementary School 1st Grade Concert on April 16, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Perry High School Performing Arts Center.
This concert is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
April 16, 2024
Perry Elementary School 1st Grade Concert on April 16, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Perry High School Performing Arts Center.
This concert is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
HS 101
April 17, 2024
Perry Middle School 8th Graders and their parents/guardians are encouraged to attend the HS 101 Welcome to High School event scheduled for Monday, April 17, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Perry Performing Arts Center. Staff will share pertinent information for incoming freshmen. Spanish presentation in the library.
This event is free and open to the public.
The Perry Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
April 17, 2024
Perry Middle School 8th Graders and their parents/guardians are encouraged to attend the HS 101 Welcome to High School event scheduled for Monday, April 17, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Perry Performing Arts Center. Staff will share pertinent information for incoming freshmen. Spanish presentation in the library.
This event is free and open to the public.
The Perry Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
Perry Fine Arts Series - Carol Montag
April 21, 2024 - 2:00 p.m.
The Perry Fine Arts Series will be presenting the Carol Montag in concert on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the Perry Performing Arts Center.
Performing singer/songwriter Carol Montag has been described by folk music legend Tom Paxton as a “genuine discovery” and “the best thing to come out of Iowa since Bonnie Koloc.” Her influences include Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, Eva Cassidy, Julie Andrews, John Denver, and James Taylor to name a few. She has recorded four solo albums and two Christmas CDs with Kathy Donnelly and Nina Swanson in the trio known as Tribute. Tribute performs Christmas music and has been performing to sell out audiences for 16 years. Carol has opened for or shared the stage with Arlo Guthrie, Michael Johnson, Jim Post, Greg Brown, Priscilla Herdmann, David Wilcox, John Gorka, John Stewart, Cliff Eberhardt, Larry Groce, as well as Three Dog Night. She was commissioned to write music for Ballet Iowa and Ballet LaCrosse and performed live with both companies. Carol was invited by the US Ambassador of Cambodia, Kennet Quinn, to perform at the 2010 World Food Prize Laureate Award Ceremony. Past performers at the ceremony include such notables as Ray Charles, John Denver, and Simon Estes. Carol performs original songs, traditional and contemporary folk, and songs from the Great American Songbook on acoustic guitar and piano.
Perry Fine Arts concerts are free, donations are accepted, and concerts are open to all.
The Perry Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
April 21, 2024 - 2:00 p.m.
The Perry Fine Arts Series will be presenting the Carol Montag in concert on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the Perry Performing Arts Center.
Performing singer/songwriter Carol Montag has been described by folk music legend Tom Paxton as a “genuine discovery” and “the best thing to come out of Iowa since Bonnie Koloc.” Her influences include Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, Eva Cassidy, Julie Andrews, John Denver, and James Taylor to name a few. She has recorded four solo albums and two Christmas CDs with Kathy Donnelly and Nina Swanson in the trio known as Tribute. Tribute performs Christmas music and has been performing to sell out audiences for 16 years. Carol has opened for or shared the stage with Arlo Guthrie, Michael Johnson, Jim Post, Greg Brown, Priscilla Herdmann, David Wilcox, John Gorka, John Stewart, Cliff Eberhardt, Larry Groce, as well as Three Dog Night. She was commissioned to write music for Ballet Iowa and Ballet LaCrosse and performed live with both companies. Carol was invited by the US Ambassador of Cambodia, Kennet Quinn, to perform at the 2010 World Food Prize Laureate Award Ceremony. Past performers at the ceremony include such notables as Ray Charles, John Denver, and Simon Estes. Carol performs original songs, traditional and contemporary folk, and songs from the Great American Songbook on acoustic guitar and piano.
Perry Fine Arts concerts are free, donations are accepted, and concerts are open to all.
The Perry Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
High School Band & Vocal Concert
April 29, 2024
Perry High School Band & Vocal Spring Concert on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Perry High School Performing Arts Center.
This concert is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
April 29, 2024
Perry High School Band & Vocal Spring Concert on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Perry High School Performing Arts Center.
This concert is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
Middle School Band Spring Concert
May 7, 2024
Perry Middle School Band Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Perry High School Performing Arts Center.
This concert is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
May 7, 2024
Perry Middle School Band Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Perry High School Performing Arts Center.
This concert is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
Middle Vocal Spring Concert
May 14, 2024
Perry Middle School Vocal Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Perry High School Performing Arts Center.
This concert is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
May 14, 2024
Perry Middle School Vocal Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Perry High School Performing Arts Center.
This concert is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
Senior Awards Night
May 15, 2024
Perry High School Senior Awards Night on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Perry High School Performing Arts Center.
This event is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.
May 15, 2024
Perry High School Senior Awards Night on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Perry High School Performing Arts Center.
This event is free and open to the public.
The Performing Arts Center is handicapped accessible.