Metropolitan Performing Arts is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the community by nurturing a lifelong passion and appreciation for live arts through education and performance opportunities. The academy offers classes in acting, singing, dance, tech, design, and stage combat for both children and adults. The community theater is committed to providing a quality experience that involves and enlightens. Metropolitan Performing Arts is praised for its supportive and inclusive environment, where it is safe for everyone to take creative and social risks. It is known for its high-quality, well-produced shows and incredible youth and summer education programs. Supported by program and donor funds, this nonprofit organization brings smiles to the community through its 10 yearly stage performances. Visitors have been impressed by the wonderful performances and the professional-quality productions, even in the small-town theater. The organization is described as the best-performing arts instruction in the Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA area, with a rare combination of being both high-quality and nontoxic. Participants and attendees have had a fantastic experience and highly recommend checking out Metropolitan Performing Arts.
An absolutely fantastic community theater. The heart of the southwest Washington community – a wonderful place for patrons, actors and students.
October 2023
If you are a performer or a parent of a child looking for a fantastic place to learn and perform and meet a wonderful community MPA is that place! Warm and welcoming safe space for all. Also, wonderful productions to watch and support! Check it out - you won't be sorry!
August 2022
Went with my daughter to see Heathers. I wasn’t expecting much from such a small town theater , but I was very wrong. Wonderful performances by all involved. Will definitely be on the look out for the next performance!!!
