Need a good musical for All boys school to perform. — Page 3

My all-boys high school did Promises, Promises way back when. A theater lover was born.

I'm hoping most of this trolling will subside soon as elementary school will be back in session.

I am called a troll even though I am not but I like to think now I am the official not a troll troll if that makes sense. AND NOONE ELSE IS ALLOWED

The only obvious thing to me is that the OP doesn't go to school.

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Updated On: 8/22/13 at 06:56 AM

Hey, ignore the old wags, mate. They've had an onslaught of trolls here lately, and are taking some innocent questions a bit too seriously.

Now, I know this show gets done a lot, so I'm going to get a fair bit of slating for it probably, but Joseph... (yes, he of the "dreamcoat") was originally written for a boys' choir and rock group; it's a show where a little bit of a panto feel never hurt. I think it's worth a shot, given the make-up of your school?

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But that's the OP's intention, love. They want you to take them at their word and this becomes a trend.

Fair enough, blaxx.

I think some of us are overreacting here. The OP's story is unusual if we view it through an American cultural lens, but what he describes is pretty common elsewhere. I had Scottish friends describe the same High School experience. Plus, it appears from the video the OP linked in the other thread that he posts under his own name. That's another sign we can take him at his word.

To the OP - I second g.d.e.l.g.i.'s "Joseph . . . dreamcoat" suggestion; it's unfortunate your director has a bias against the show. The only character that is typically played by a female, the narrator, can easily be played by a guy with the appropriate range. However, if you have the opportunity to do the show, I suggest you stay away from the narrator role. Her songs are often a bit screechy in the upper range (even when done by professional actors.) Based on the piece you posted, I don't think that would be a good fit for you at this point in your training. On the other hand, I'd love to hear your take on Joseph. Just factor in the advice from GavestonPS and others who know a lot more than me on the other thread.

I also second the suggestion to do a review. Many high schools do a series of scenes from different shows. You can match the selections to the talent you have available and even include book scenes from musicals or plays. Sometimes it works to make selections that together tell a cohesive story or have a similar theme.

Make sure you let us know how it all works out!