Amazing High School productions- Page 2

[MikeInTheDistrict]

Posted: 9/9/12 at 1:48pm

I don't know what this is. Maybe a college concert? Anyway, it's hilarious and awesome.

"Out for Blood" from Carrie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aS1-0UjVt4

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 9/9/12 at 1:50pm

^That should be in the "worst" thread.

[MikeInTheDistrict]

Posted: 9/9/12 at 1:59pm

Nah, I meant it for this thread. It's awesomely self-aware and the singing actually isn't half bad. They even had a drag queen playing Margaret:

"When Eve Was Weak"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7KDDnrH6X8

"I Remember How Those Boys Could Dance"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HA4YaLFtls

It is truly amazing. :)

Updated On: 9/9/12 at 01:59 PM

[Mildred Plotka]

Posted: 9/9/12 at 2:11pm

Is that even legal what they did?

[MikeInTheDistrict]

Posted: 9/9/12 at 3:44pm

Most definitely not, considering the authors have kept the rights under lock and key until the recent MCC revival.

[ifuweregay93]

Posted: 11/10/12 at 10:03pm

Here's "The I Love You Song" from Spelling Bee, that I saw this high school perform at a local theatre festival. I was so amazed at the performances, that I went back for the second show that night, just to see it again! (And yes, I was all too familiar with the show before hand, too). Damn, these kids are talented, though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXfed6hBNz8

Posted: 11/11/12 at 1:22am

I thought this was pretty good ;P
Once Upon A Mattress

[creon14]

Posted: 11/11/12 at 5:04pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6Ur45RsMoY

[Rumpelstiltskin]

Posted: 11/14/12 at 1:19pm

I clicked on this expecting the worst, but came away impressed. Nice job.
North Allegheny High School - Les Mis

[GleekOut]

Posted: 11/15/12 at 5:35pm

Love this performance of LEGALLY BLONDE at Amity High School.

Act I: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5niw3HU7Zs&playnext=1&list=PLyzXmDKTIt_u8ZFUHoghF6HZRcrm0Bzqb&feature=results_main

Act II: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPCmEy7w37o&feature=BFa&list=PLyzXmDKTIt_u8ZFUHoghF6HZRcrm0Bzqb

Updated On: 11/15/12 at 05:35 PM

[GlindatheGood22]

Posted: 11/16/12 at 7:17pm

No footage, but I will always say that my introduction to Sondheim was a brilliant high school production of Sweeney Todd. It's worth noting that I was fourteen and incredibly unversed in theatre, so I wonder what I would think seeing the same production today.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 11/16/12 at 10:56pm

That Les Mis production was very good, mostly impressed with the orchestra who sounded nearly flawless.

[MKunkel]

Posted: 12/24/12 at 12:25am

After watching a bunch of terrible high school performances, I thought to bring this thread back. I don't know if this counts because its not a High School, but its pretty good. Does that sound like a real orchestra though? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I3mUUm5gPQ

[trentsketch]

Posted: 12/24/12 at 9:13am

MKunkel, I'm pretty sure I saw that production. A friend of a friend was part of the creative team. It is a professional orchestra and the show used rented sets, props, and costumes.

The impressive part is that the show was double cast (some roles triple cast if I remember correctly), ensemble and all. The reason I wasn't sure at first if I saw the production was that I did not see this particular cast.

It's a pricey summer program, but everyone who wants to participate can participate and they put out good work. The kids are junior high and high school students, so close enough for this thread.

[sbflyfan]

Posted: 12/24/12 at 10:09am

Here's the same high school that performed "Les Mis" performing "Cats," but cutting "The Ad-Dressing of Cats."

According to the comments section, "we did? indeed skip that our directors didn't feel as though it was essential to the 'story'."

Yoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj9AR9g1D1Q

Updated On: 12/24/12 at 10:09 AM

[MKunkel]

Posted: 12/24/12 at 10:27am

Trentsketch, interesting! It looked rather good. I found some other videos from that particular theatre as well and they did Ragtime as well. Pretty good!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDIGWi-kxwU