The MPA Broadway Jr. program presents
The Ugly Duckling

A new exploration of the classic tale, William Johnson's Ugly Duckling follows UDY Duckard on the worst day of her life (so far) as FlipJack, magic cricket tries to intervene and teach her the importance of self-worth and inner beauty.

This production features MPA students ages 6-12 years of age who are part of the Broadway Jr Program.
Learn more about the Broadway Jr program HERE. 

Performances are one weekend only, with limited seating inside the black box theater at Metropolitan Performing Arts. Reserve your $0 seat in advance.

Directed by Erick Montague
Stage Managed by Emerson Skogen*
Costume Design by Alix Sanchez
Lighting Design by William Johnson 

*MPA Student in Tech Certificate Program
HOUSE OPENS
House opens 30 minutes prior to show time. Please note that bathrooms are not accessible until the house opens.
Check out: Directions, Parking, Dining, Theatre Etiquette. 

The Show is Approx. 30 minutes with no Intermission 

SHOW ENDS
Stay afterwards to meet and great with the cast!
Venue Location
Metropolitan Performing Arts
6403 E Mill Plain Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98661
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Dates & Times
Saturday, June 10th at 11:00am
Saturday, June 10th at 2:00pm
Sunday, June 11th at 2:00pm
​​Advance Ticket Prices
​General Admission..............FREE

View our seating chart via the ticketing link. 

​Accessibility
For patrons with mobility challenges, we offer wheelchair accessible seating and  bathrooms.

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