Palos Verdes High School

This is a review for the Drama Department at PVHS.
Several weeks ago I mentioned to a friend that I wished ‘Avenue Q’ went on tour so I could see the much talked about production.
A few days later I was driving over the hill to RPV to surf when I observed a sign indicating that the Palos Verdes High School Drama Department was doing a production of ‘Avenue Q’ I knew I was going. I asked a friend if they were free to attend, they were and the details were left up to me.
If you are unfamiliar with Palos Verdes it is the land of Millionaires & Billionaires with more than a handful of connections to Hollywood. I figured seeing any production put on by this Drama Department might be something special with the talent, props & set design.
I went onto the Drama Department link attached to Palos Verdes High School web site and found it very easy to navigate. I selected and paid for 2 tickets and was even given the option to ‘upgrade’ for $ 5 more to premium seating which I did. In case you were wondering premium seating is the first 3 row, first come, first serve seating, no assigned seats.
After my transaction I was able to print the receipt page and use as our ticket. I even received a confirmation email, great trusted customer service.
The day arrived and the show started at 7:00pm. When we arrived an organized line was working, ticket takers had answers to questions and ushers ensured you found your seats without any problem. I thought my friend and I might be stopped but we were able to walk in and sit down at our seats with the Starbucks we just purchased.
As for the theater, the show, the props, the talent & the production itself, it was simply stunning. I was expecting to see a watered down version of ‘Avenue Q’ but we watched a 100% uncensored version. The puppets used for the production were spot on to the one’s used on Broadway in New York. This drama section was honestly like seeing the actual production on Broadway, I was blown away.
I originally walked in planning to see the original in New York on my next visit but now feel completely satisfied and feel as if I watched the show that is winning Tony awards.
My mother once told me to never pass up on a High School production of anything and that is some good advice. Now that I have seen behind the curtain there is no question I will be on the lookout for more productions put on by this Drama Department.
Amazing evening for $ 20 & free parking, you simply cannot beat that while supporting a great cause!!!

Palos Verdes High School is an outstanding school because its teachers and administrators are enthusiastic, creative, and dedicated. Students graduate and go in to the best universities in the nation.

I work at this great campus, besides the great location, and the view. the teachers and staff are all professionals with all their focus on students education and success. i also was a coach at the school and believed that these kids all were hard workers and took pride in what they were accomplishing and i was privileged to help in building their character.

My daughter is in her freshman year at this beautiful school. It is smaller than Peninsula High School and has good community spirit. It is a bit of the drive from our house, because we are on the east side of the hill, but who can complain about driving along the beautiful Palos Verdes coast everyday. The teachers that I have had contact with all seem competent and enthusiastic. The principal, Mr. Bowles, really seems to care about the school and its students. Academically, the students have a varied choice of classes and many art programs. One big advantage is that the school is on an A/​B block schedule. As with all schools, the state budget cuts have affected it, but the PTA is strong and the Peninsula Education Foundation fills in many gaps. If you can attend this school you should count yourself as one of the lucky few. I will update again next year when my daughter is a sophomore.