Amazing High School productions

[MikeInTheDistrict]

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]

^That should be in the "worst" thread.

[MikeInTheDistrict]

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. :)

[Mildred Plotka]

Is that even legal what they did?

[MikeInTheDistrict]

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

[ifuweregay93]

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

[furry_bean915]

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

[creon14]

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

[Rumpelstiltskin]

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

[GleekOut]

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

[GlindatheGood22]

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]

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

[MKunkel]

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]

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]

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

[MKunkel]

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