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#51

re: Weirdest show ever done by a high school

Posted: 8/31/04 at 6:56pm

This year my school will be doing Bat Boy the musical, YAY!

But next year our school will be doing Jekyll and Hyde and that is very controversial for a highschool considering Lucy is a whore.
#52

re: Weirdest show ever done by a high school

Posted: 8/31/04 at 7:00pm

how the hell are high schools getting the rights to these shows? Urinetown, Bat Boy...etc etc? When we were in high school, we were denied rights to any shows still in production.
"Applause begets applause in the theatre, as laughter begets laughter and tears beget tears." CLAYTON HAMILTON, "Theory of the Theatre" "I think theater ought to be theatrical ... you know, shuffling the pack in different ways so that it's -- there's always some kind of ambush involved in the experience. You're being ambushed by an unexpected word, or by an elephant falling out of the cupboard, whatever it is." TOM STOPPARD
#53

re: Weirdest show ever done by a high school

Posted: 8/31/04 at 7:07pm

Let me say this:

The Urinetown tour ended, and the show closed in February. It is not in production, so wouldn't the rights be available?

Also, this isn't a high school, but the Pinewood School's production of Thoroughly Modern Millie.
"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611
#54

re: Weirdest show ever done by a high school

Posted: 8/31/04 at 7:09pm

well I guess that makes Urinetown okay...but I've read others being done that I'm sure shouldn't be. Bat Boy, TBFO...??
"Applause begets applause in the theatre, as laughter begets laughter and tears beget tears." CLAYTON HAMILTON, "Theory of the Theatre" "I think theater ought to be theatrical ... you know, shuffling the pack in different ways so that it's -- there's always some kind of ambush involved in the experience. You're being ambushed by an unexpected word, or by an elephant falling out of the cupboard, whatever it is." TOM STOPPARD
#55

re: Weirdest show ever done by a high school

Posted: 8/31/04 at 7:15pm

Has anyone ever heard of a high school doing Nine...hah...that would be quite the site. It sould solve the problem of not enough males though...only one male role (maybe 2 if Young Guido is a different actor). The site of a 16 year old pulling of a midlife crisis, or singing "A Call from the Vatican" would be hilarious.

Akiva
#56

re: Weirdest show ever done by a high school

Posted: 8/31/04 at 7:20pm

A middle school in my town did Grease. As people walked into the "theater," students were passing out notes saying how GREASE contains drinking, cigarettes, sexual themes, etc., but the school doesn't reinforce that kind of behavior. I see nothing wrong with doing that musical in high schools, as it is a good, fun show for young adults. And if the school wrote a letter saying it doesn't support that behavior in the show, even better.
"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611

Updated On: 8/31/04 at 07:20 PM

#57

re: Weirdest show ever done by a high school

Posted: 8/31/04 at 7:20pm

An all-girls school in the St. Louis area did:
2001: Secret Garden
2002: Les Mis (first high school in the nation)
2003: Jane Eyre (first high school in the nation)

While they are way way way far and beyond any other school around here, it's odd to do those three shows in a high school without doing anything light in between. A note: they're doing Seussical this year, the other end of the scale.

And another all-girls school around here is doing Oliver! this year. Apparently it was chosen by their crazy old drama teacher no one liked, and when she bought the rights, that was the last straw and she was fired.
#58

re: Weirdest show ever done by a high school

Posted: 8/31/04 at 7:20pm

I think I'd actually like to see that, Link. Or maybe a high school production of The Last 5 Years. I'm considering directing a production of it, in our community theatre(of course starring me, LOL).
"Applause begets applause in the theatre, as laughter begets laughter and tears beget tears." CLAYTON HAMILTON, "Theory of the Theatre" "I think theater ought to be theatrical ... you know, shuffling the pack in different ways so that it's -- there's always some kind of ambush involved in the experience. You're being ambushed by an unexpected word, or by an elephant falling out of the cupboard, whatever it is." TOM STOPPARD
#59

re: Weirdest show ever done by a high school

Posted: 8/31/04 at 7:21pm

It was a theatre camp (Stagedoor Manor) so it was the creme of the crop, but I saw a 16 year old Guido and he was absolutely incredible. He played Valjean last year, to get an idea of his talent. His voice was gorgeous, he looked 22, he was charming and his midlife crisis was believable. About all the women were great too; including Guido's Mother and Luisa, which are probably the most difficult parts in the show theatrically for teens. LeFleur stole the show, female-wise. For the average high school it's a risk, but it can be done WITH high schoolers just maybe not AT a school.
Rosencrantz: "Be happy - if you're not even HAPPY what's so good about surviving? We'll be all right. I suppose we just go on." - from Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead

Updated On: 8/31/04 at 07:21 PM

#60

re: Weirdest show ever done by a high school

Posted: 8/31/04 at 7:24pm

my school did return to the forbidden planet it was a horrible production. nobody understood what the hell was going on the show was a mess and this year we did damn yankees which was even worse i wish my director would buy the rights for more dark musicals. with that said i would love to urinetown. also our school did hair a few years back
#61

re: Weirdest show ever done by a high school

Posted: 8/31/04 at 7:27pm

what made them so bad? lack of talent...drive....direction??
"Applause begets applause in the theatre, as laughter begets laughter and tears beget tears." CLAYTON HAMILTON, "Theory of the Theatre" "I think theater ought to be theatrical ... you know, shuffling the pack in different ways so that it's -- there's always some kind of ambush involved in the experience. You're being ambushed by an unexpected word, or by an elephant falling out of the cupboard, whatever it is." TOM STOPPARD
#63

re: Weirdest show ever done by a high school

Posted: 8/31/04 at 7:38pm

"Into the Woods - It wasn't the junior version, either. What the HELL??? High schools CANNOT DO THAT. Not only is it sexual, it's SONDHEIM. It's not easy stuff."

My high school did that when I was a freshman (I wasn't in it)...it was wonderful. We had such AMAZING vocalists.

A Chorus Line - Lots of sex talk and a song about how breast implants can get you jobs. Not to mention the fact that high schoolers generally cannot dance well.

My friend's performing arts school in the city did this two years ago...but I guess since its a performing arts school thats different. And cannot dance well? Since when? lol *has been a principle dancer in all her HS musicals* :)

Little Shop of Horrors - Murder to get fame, fortune, and love. But in the end it all backfires, so I suppose it's not that bad. Abusive relationships. Sadistic dentist. Eh, I think this is probably the mildest thing on this list.

haha, agreed, but its still done...my friends did it when they were juniors...except they changed it and Audrey didn't die at the end, ha.

Flowery, you also eliminated Grease and West Side Story....are ANY musicals appropriate? lol
#64

re: Weirdest show ever done by a high school

Posted: 8/31/04 at 7:42pm

I think that's the third time that "Return to the Forbidden Planet" has been mentioned, and I'm kinda surprised. I've seen two productions of it (one high school, one college), and both were great. I was not confused by it at all, and I thought it was a very fun show.
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#66

re: Weirdest show ever done by a high school

Posted: 8/31/04 at 7:48pm

"unless theres a synopsis in the program about the show. I mean, i did the show in middle school, and my parents said they loved the show, but they didnt understand.. i ended up asking EVERYONE if they understood, and they honestly answered no."

LOL my exact situation with Pirates of Penzance. It took the CAST a long time to fully grasp what it was about...the audience (well the teens and younger...some adults too, lol) was completely confused until the read the synopsis in the program. That was so much fun to do but SO NOT AGE APPROPRIATE FOR HIGH SCHOOL.
#67

re: Weirdest show ever done by a high school

Posted: 8/31/04 at 7:53pm

OhSoWicked
  • I'm glad that Into the Woods worked at your school.
  • I did not say that ALL high schoolers could not dance. It's nice that you're a dancer, but do you honestly think that everyone that would be cast in A Chorus Line at a (non-performing arts) high school would be able to pull that off? I don't.
  • Audrey didn't die in LSOH? Did Seymour die? WHAT? WHY? Wow. If the ending of a musical has to be drastically changed to make it work for a certain cast/audience, I think that's a pretty good indictation that the theatre shouldn't be doing it.
  • The list of things that I thought could be considered inappropriate was a short one. Yes, I mentioned a few shows that are commonly done by high schools, but there are still plenty left. Besides, WSS, LSOH, and Grease are so over-done by high schools that avoiding them is not a bad idea, regardless of moral stance.



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#70

re: Weirdest show ever done by a high school

Posted: 8/31/04 at 8:39pm

I dont mean to rock the boat, but 2 years ago at my HS we did ACL, with some minor cuts. but everyone danced fairly well, after doing the dances for the previous 3 months and Also there are some actors who get cut right at the top of the show, and they can be bad dancers, i must admit i was someone who got cut, but the dancing wasnt subpar, as you seem to expect, we had 2 really good dancers they were the Choreographer and Cassie. and they helped us all learn all the dances before the show was completely blocked.and i believe that they are the only characters that have to be phenomially great dancers, the rest dont have to supurb, but just mearly really really good.
need to defrag my brain.
#71

re: Weirdest show ever done by a high school

Posted: 8/31/04 at 9:34pm

i think that little shop of horrors is a great show 4 a school play cuz its so much fun. my middle school did it last yr. and it was so fun! i played audrey:)
#72

re: Weirdest show ever done by a high school

Posted: 8/31/04 at 9:47pm

first of all, in the production i did of West Side, anita almost gets raped but Doc comes in just in time. (the boys have baby john held over her ready to go)

secondly, i was supposed to direct Most Massive Woman Wins (straight one act) and i had it cast and everything and then the school board wouldnt let me do it because it was too risque. i was extremely upset, but this comes from the school who had parents call them complaining about the strippers in Guys and Dolls.
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#73

re: Weirdest show ever done by a high school

Posted: 8/31/04 at 9:47pm

My friends high school did les mis! Les mis? Are you joking me i know amateur theatre companies (very good ones) that wouldn't even take on les mis! Any the guy who was the JVJ apparently only sang in the range of JVJ's sustained note in bring him home. EWWW!
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#74

re: Weirdest show ever done by a high school

Posted: 8/31/04 at 9:50pm

My school doesn't do too many wierd ones, but our rival high school does: their last two have been Candide and Les Mis (NOT the School version). I didn't see them, but I've heard they were great. They can pull them off, as I believe participation is required for their chorus. I've also heard that they have rehearsals at 9PM the go until the director (not a school teacher) is satisfied. That doesn't seem right to me...

Anyway, the oddest (and by that I mean not the normal, run of the mill) shows done around here would be:
Into the Woods
Les Mis
Candide
Joseph
Gypsy
Peter Pan

Not too daring here...

I've also heard of a mentally challenged school doing Little Shop last year. The main singing roles went to adults, it just gave the kids a chance to be on stage. And apparently, they altered the script so EVERYBODY gets eaten... The plant opened up so the kids in wheelchairs rolled themselves in. Sounds so odd that I wished I saw this lol
#75

re: Weirdest show ever done by a high school

Posted: 8/31/04 at 9:57pm

"I've also heard that they have rehearsals at 9PM the go until the director (not a school teacher) is satisfied. That doesn't seem right to me..."

Ahh...When we did Footloose last year (high school), we had practice from 3-9 two times a week after school, and sometimes hadda stay later...and from 10-6 on Saturdays. I was at school more for rehearsal than I was for class.

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