Summit High School and Bend Senior High School unite for their first-ever joint production with Head Over Heels, the irresistible jukebox musical set to the chart-topping hits of The Go-Go’s. Inspired by Philip Sidney’s The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia, the show follows the royal court of Arcadia after a prophecy from the Oracle of Delphi warns that the kingdom will lose its “Beat,” the life force that sustains its prosperity. Determined to outwit fate, King Basilius leads the court on a wild journey through the woods where mistaken identities, unexpected romance, and gender-expansive disguises turn tradition on its head. The result is a vibrant celebration of authenticity, acceptance, and love.
Featuring high-energy vocals, a live rock band, and Ancient Greece-meets-the-1980s design, this production invites audiences to groove along to iconic songs including “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven Is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”
Head Over Heels is directed by Lara Okamoto, co-directed by Madeline Schreiber, with music direction by Angelina Anello-Dennee and choreography by Emily Tompkins. The live band is directed by Cooper Ottum.
Performance Dates
Friday, December 5 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, December 6 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, December 7 at 2:00 pm
Thursday, December 11 at 7:00 pm
Friday, December 12 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, December 13 at 7:00 pm
Location
Summit High School Auditorium, 2855 NW Clearwater Drive, Bend, OR
Tickets & Info
General admission $15; students (18 and under) and seniors (65+) $10. Run time is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes with a 15-minute intermission. For tickets, current audience guidelines, and additional details, visit summittheatrecompany.com or contact Lara Okamoto at 541-355-4190 or Lara.Okamoto@bend.k12.or.us.
About Summit Theatre and Bend Senior High Theatre
This production marks the first collaboration between Summit High School and Bend Senior High Theatre, bringing together two talented programs for a shared celebration of creativity and performance. Summit Theatre fosters an inclusive, pre-professional environment for students to explore all aspects of theatre arts, while Bend Senior High continues its strong tradition of excellence during the construction of its new auditorium, slated for completion in 2028. Together, the two programs embody the collaborative spirit and creative energy that define Bend’s
arts community.
