If I could pick a musical to be in....

Why hello there.

I wanted to share my SUGGESTIONS for a musical to do at school, and my justification for it. I think that this all might relate well to my IPP, because my thoughts constantly seem to travel to A) musical theatre and B) why people choose to do certain shows (more about the second point in another blog). For now, SIT BACK, RELAX, and ENJOY my grand list of musicals.

THE GRAND LIST OF MUSICALS 

(for school)

 (The Junior Version recording, that's why the Cat in The Hat sounds so little!)

Seussical is the first one that came to my mind. It has amazing music that is fun and light and uses the rhymes we all remember from Dr. Seuss. The characters are so lovable, and the plotline fleshes out the classic "Horton Hears a Who", while incorporating several other of his books into it (including Green Eggs and Ham, The Butter Battle, etc.). It's a blast form the past for adults, fun and colorful for the children, and leaves everyone humming. There are good parts for everyone, including the more "singing" people and the "actors" (even though in MY opinion there shouldn't be a distinction), and each has its shining moment in the sun. Many of the characters can be gender swapped if necessary, including the lead roles of JoJo and the Cat in the Hat. Most importantly, the chorus gets the opportunity to transform and play several different ensembles, from monkeys to soldiers to little Whos. There are SO many possibilities for set and costuming, and there are so many ways this show can be done. I've seen it twice, and been in it once, and no production has resembled the previous in the slightest. 

Guys and Dolls, never been in it, but I was the acting coach for a junior version of the show and fell in love. Not only do I adore this time period, but the songs, the story... The costumes would be delicious, the choreography would be so fun, and all the different scenes and songs would stay with the audience. The only problem with this show is that there needs to be a good amount of guys for the ensemble of Crapshooters. I've seen girls play these parts before, however. I really and truly love this show, and how lovable all of the characters end up being in the end. 

AIDA was done at my old school before I had even moved to the states, but I saw their DVD of it. Combine this with seeing Sherie Renee Scott's performance piece based largely on her time as an actress in the Broadway staging of this show, and I was intrigued. I researched and fell in love. The story is tragic but beautiful, the songs are epic (thank you Tim Rice and Elton John!), and the setting is wonderful. I would love to see this done on stage, and I would love even more to be a part of it.

Well that's enough for now.....

night.