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| jmsjamz12 |
Show Suggestions?At my high school we do a yearly musical. We have a few ideas but i wanted to see what other ideas people may have or which of our choices you like. We have a large female cast and only a small male cast ( me and a couple of other guys) We're not sure what we should or could do.These are our choices so far. Any other suggestions would be appreciated =] 1-West Side Story but only if we get a choreographer 2-Seussical -(My personal choice) 3-Guys and dolls |
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| Holly |
I don't see West Side Story or Guys and Dolls working with as few guys as you say you have. | ||
| what_the_heck013 |
What shows have you done recently and what kinds of people do you have available (grade, gender, voice part, type, etc.)? EDIT: I was doing research for someone today and came up with this: http://www.pioneerdrama.com/searchdetail.asp?pc=POCAHONTAS&id=76 It's a musical version of Pocahontas (not the Disney one, sadly) and it sounds really good. 12 female roles, 6 male roles, and 3 either. Simple set and the music isn't half bad. |
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| snowhite880 |
Wst Side Story and Guys and Dolls probabally won't work with such a small male cast. Cinderella is good, and so is Once Upon a Mattress...oh, and Once on this Island is a somewhat small cast, but you could always add more pesants or grand hommes. | ||
| Puzzgal |
What about "The Pajama Game"? I did this show several years ago and it does a good job of featuring the female chorus. You need one strong male lead, two supporting male (both very comedic) and maybe a couple more for the chorus. There are also two older male characters who do not sing or dance at all. | ||
| PappyCat |
The thing with Once Upon a Mattress is that while you don't have to have a bonanza of guys, you have to have very talented guys.
Prince Dauntless must be a great actor and a decent singer. Sir Harry must be a great singer, and a decent actor or his parts are BORING. The King must be a fabulous actor. The Wizard must be a good actor. The Minstrel must be a good singer and decent actor. The Jester must be a good actor, good singer, and great dancer. The Jester is often played by a woman, though. In all actuality, Guys outnumber women in Mattress. King, Dauntless, Harry, Minstrel, Wizard, Jester (6) vs Queen, Larkin, Winnifred (3) |
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| musikal_geek |
But the Wizard and the Jester can be female. In my production, the Minstrel was female, too. I wouldn't reccomend it unless it's absolutely necessary. | ||
| cameronhiggins |
I'd say Chicago since its mainly female roles... but its not really high school appropriate now is it? |