We did it this past fall, and it was an AMAZING show. However, the vocals are actually fairly difficult (lots of three and four part harmony), and it's extremely dance heavy. But the kids loved it, the audiences loved it (for the most part - a few more conservative people got a little salty at the dabbling with homosexuality, but were in Texas that was to be expected), and we got nominated for lots of local awards.
I would not suggest this for a rebuilding year - you need 8-10 solid leads with excellent vocals and LOTS of good dancers. Keep it in your back pocket for when you've got the talent!
Might I suggest something like
Fiddler on the Roof,
Big Fish,
Bye Bye Birdie, or something
Disney? Even
Chicago: The High School Version. You only need 4-5 really strong vocalists for that one, and the Fosse style jazz dancing is really fun for the students without being so fast-paced that everyone gets lost. If you've got a small crew this year, something like
Come From Away or
Once On This Island could fit the bill well, or
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Break a leg!
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Karen Ruth
Head Theatre Director
Coppell High School
Coppell, TX
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-12-2019 08:24
From: Michael Stofko
Subject: All Shook Up
Good Morning Community,
Thoughts and pros and cons of doing All Shook Up. We are in a rebuilding year due to graduation.
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Michael Stofko
Teacher
Wilkes Barre PA
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