Shows That Will NEVER Be Done By High Schools
Shows That Will NEVER Be Done By High Schools
#0Shows That Will NEVER Be Done By High Schools
Posted: 7/5/05 at 11:57pm
Okay, 'scuse me if there's been a thread on this topic before, but I did a search and couldn't find one.
The topic is self-explanatory. What shows will never be done by high schools, for any reason, be it language, content, sets, talent requirement, ect?
My vote goes to the obvious ones: Rent, Avenue Q, Rocky Horror, La Cage, and Cabaret. All for issues of sexual stuff, language, and besides, you aren't going to find too many high school boys willing to play transvestites or drag queens.
Discuss. Add to the list.
Plum
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/4/04
#1re: Shows That Will NEVER Be Done By High Schools
Posted: 7/5/05 at 11:59pmUh...Cabaret is definitely done by high schools. Just thought I'd put that out there.
#2re: Shows That Will NEVER Be Done By High Schools
Posted: 7/6/05 at 12:02am
Cabaret and Chicago has been done by High Schools. Which really pisses me off. I just really HATE when High Schools try to be big shots, and try to tackle an adult show. Ugh.
Updated On: 7/6/05 at 12:02 AM
superstarjpp
Stand-by Joined: 5/9/05
#3re: Shows That Will NEVER Be Done By High Schools
Posted: 7/6/05 at 12:03amWell Angels in America definitely, at least by my high school. The school board freaked out at the idea of having a play about GAY PEOPLE! It was ridiculous
Plum
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/4/04
#4re: Shows That Will NEVER Be Done By High Schools
Posted: 7/6/05 at 12:04amAngels in America is just too massive to be done by a high school- it's so epic it needs to be performed over two nights.
#6re: Shows That Will NEVER Be Done By High Schools
Posted: 7/6/05 at 12:06am
RENT will be done by high schools too. Scary.
But some that probably will not:
Oh Calcutta
Follies
Let My People Come!
La Cage Aux Folles
FosseBoi
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/30/04
#7re: Shows That Will NEVER Be Done By High Schools
Posted: 7/6/05 at 12:06amI could DEF. see some schools doing RENT. You'd be suprised, some ppl wouldnt mind playing transvestites.
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#8re: Shows That Will NEVER Be Done By High Schools
Posted: 7/6/05 at 12:06amI was really surprised when I found this out, but the middle school at my school (its k-12) might do Shockheaded Peter next year. I think it is kind of wierd for kids to do that show. I'd be interested in seeing their parents reactions however.
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BwayBoy25
Leading Actor Joined: 6/19/05
#9re: Shows That Will NEVER Be Done By High Schools
Posted: 7/6/05 at 12:06am
lots of schools try to do chicago...for the wrong reasons though (cough movie cough)
Q wont be done
if the rights are ever released...schools will be clammoring all over the place for RENT even though it shouldnt be done
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#10re: Shows That Will NEVER Be Done By High Schools
Posted: 7/6/05 at 12:07amWell.. could a High school to Songs for a new world? or...the Lion King? Lol
Plum
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/4/04
#11re: Shows That Will NEVER Be Done By High Schools
Posted: 7/6/05 at 12:07am
Once again, uh...Follies has been done by at least one high school.
I know some weird high schools, don't I?
Ebonic_Singer
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/18/04
#12re: Shows That Will NEVER Be Done By High Schools
Posted: 7/6/05 at 12:08amWell for High School Purposes, could Angel be turned into a girl? I know you lose the whole transvestite edge and a few lines would have to be changed, but couldn't a watered-down version be done?
#13re: Shows That Will NEVER Be Done By High Schools
Posted: 7/6/05 at 12:09am
What high school did FOLLIES? How much did the students hate THEIR drama teacher?
And I doubt you'll see FOSSE or JEROME ROBBINS BROADWAY or MOVIN OUT at any high schools soon either.
Updated On: 7/6/05 at 12:09 AM
Plum
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/4/04
#14re: Shows That Will NEVER Be Done By High Schools
Posted: 7/6/05 at 12:09amPlease say you're joking. Anyway, I'm guessing lines involving "sodomy" and other choice words would be what people find really offensive.
BroadwayGirl107
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/26/03
#15re: Shows That Will NEVER Be Done By High Schools
Posted: 7/6/05 at 12:10am
Caroline, or Change will never be done by a high school.
And Assassins.
kjklo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/03
#17re: Shows That Will NEVER Be Done By High Schools
Posted: 7/6/05 at 12:14amThe Wild Party (either one)
BroadwayGirl107
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#18re: Shows That Will NEVER Be Done By High Schools
Posted: 7/6/05 at 12:15amI've heard of a high school doing Lippa's Wild Party.
#19re: Shows That Will NEVER Be Done By High Schools
Posted: 7/6/05 at 12:16ama show like bare would never be done at a high scool. the entire show is so gay, and unfortunately, it'd be too 'different' i guess to do in a high school. there's a scene or two that are a bit raunchy, but they could easily be watered down.
BroadwayGirl107
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#20re: Shows That Will NEVER Be Done By High Schools
Posted: 7/6/05 at 12:18amI doubt a high school would do Dreamgirls either.
Plum
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/4/04
#21re: Shows That Will NEVER Be Done By High Schools
Posted: 7/6/05 at 12:18amMichael Bennett- Actually, that production of Follies was a big hit with the students and community. Let's just say that town is really into its high school musicals.
perfectliar
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/1/04
#22re: Shows That Will NEVER Be Done By High Schools
Posted: 7/6/05 at 12:19am
The Last Five Years, due to the cast size
And I can hope that no school will ever do Phantom of the Opera, but that may be wishful thinking on my part. Same goes for Wicked.
BroadwayGirl107
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/26/03
#23re: Shows That Will NEVER Be Done By High Schools
Posted: 7/6/05 at 12:21amI'm thinking no high school would do Company, A Little Night Music, or The Light in the Piazza, either.
#24re: Shows That Will NEVER Be Done By High Schools
Posted: 7/6/05 at 12:22am
I can see lots of high schools attempting Wicked once the rights are released. "Attempting" being the key word... it's a popular show, but I cringe at the idea of sixteen-year-old girls, no matter how talented, trying to perform this show.
Besides, it would be insanely hard to stage, what with the bubble and the flying and all.
CurtainUp
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/9/04
#26re: Shows That Will NEVER Be Done By High Schools
Posted: 7/6/05 at 12:23amNot for main productions, but I know high school students that have taken on Last 5 Years as a final theatre project.
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#27re: Shows That Will NEVER Be Done By High Schools
Posted: 7/6/05 at 12:24amThat's actually cool, Plum. I think its a pretty terrible choice for a high school (outside of perhaps a Performing Arts school) but good for them for trying something different and daring. How many high school productions of GREASE can you sit through?
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