VHS to present ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ May 4-6

The musical "Bye Bye Birdie" by Michael Stewart, Charles Strouse, and Lee Adams will be performed by Vermillion High School students on Friday and Saturday, May 4 and 5, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday May 6, at 2:30 p.m. in the high school performing arts center. 

Vermillion High School students are busy rehearsing in preparation for the staging of “Bye Bye Birdie” May4, 5 and 6. Pictured are (bottom row) Callan Martin, Sam Pearson, Meghan Cameron, Paul Granaas, Paige Severson, Bailey Mathews, Audry Miiller, Hope Knedler, Allison Howe, Randy LaMie,Janelle Solberg, (second row) Dustin Fischer, Leah Geis, Caitlin Britten, Sabrina Schnack, Derek Iverson, Teagan McNary, Taylor Davis, and (third row) Rachel Axtell, Savannah Kirsch, Mateo Piper, and Daniel Bellis. (Photo by David Lias)

This high energy show tells the story of Conrad Birdie, a 1960's Elvis type rock-n-roll star, who must do one more big publicity stunt before joining the army. He has to kiss a randomly selected teen on a national TV show. Albert, Conrad's agent, has a difficult time making it all happen when his rock star disappears, his meddling mother comes to town, his secretary quits, and an overprotective father and jealous boyfriend threaten Conrad. Recognizable songs like "Put On A Happy Face" and "Kids" are in the show along with many other toe-tapping tunes.

Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students and senior citizens, and free to those with Vermillion School District activity cards. Tickets can be purchased at the door or the high school office.