I don’t know who or what school put this on, but my dad came across them on YouTube. I am so impressed! Most people don’t realize how hard these songs are to sing (especially when you’re all alone on stage with just the music). Watching these gave me goosebumps! To see someone else put this on, in their best capacity, and sing their hearts out to the songs, is a very cool feeling. Adakias’ protrayer has a great voice; you guys should be very proud. I hope to see more videos soon!
“The Exit”
“Life Is Looking Up”
“The End And The Beginning”
July 30th, 2009 at 11:24 am
The person who plays Adakias gave me the chills. I lovee his voice.
July 30th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
I’d pay to see this. Would have loved to hear who played Doctor Dumaya.
July 30th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
i would love to see this in its entirety
July 30th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
This is amazing.
July 30th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
i went to one of these school performances! not this exact one. it was so nice to see other durden love. and the audience got a real kick out of Doctor Dumaya!
July 30th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
My goodness, these are amazing!
July 30th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
The last one stops right before the climax! I was like “WHAT NO!”
i agree that guy can definitely sing.
July 30th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
OMG
July 30th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
oh wow. haha way good.
i was watching the end of teh beginning part 1 and i must say i got really sad that it ended before the epicness of “BROTHER NOOOOOOO”
July 30th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
oh wow. haha way good.
i was watching the end of teh beginning part 1 and i must say i got really sad that it ended before the epicness of “BROTHER NOOOOOOO”
July 30th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Alright, I got really distracted by the dancers in the background, being a dancer myself, that was rather atrocious. The singing, however, was impressive!
Wow Thomas, this must make you incredibly happy to see other people re-enacting what you’ve created. I’d love to see this done in film.
I’ve always loved seeing the musical vs. listening to one, I usually don’t buy a musical album unless it’s my favorite, because you just don’t capture it all. I think seeing Razia’s Shadow played out would blow me away.
July 30th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
I REALLY wish my school would have done this. I hope it becomes a travelling show or a big performance one day
July 30th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
This was great! I’ll have my work cut out for me, but I’m determined to get my choir teacher to agree to put on Razia’s Shadow next year.
July 30th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
This is good. The guy playing Adakias has an amazing voice. I want to put Razia’s on at my school. I’ve staged the entire musical in my mind and would love to see it come to life on stage. Thank you for combining my two favorite genres of music together on one album, Thomas. Great job. I can’t say it enough.
July 30th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
I love these videos =D
&
I’m totally volunteering myself for any production that needs a choreographer!!!
July 30th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
OMG THIS GAVE ME GOOSE BUMPS TOO!!!
and the guy doing adakais really did do awesome.
i’m thinking this eventually needs to go broadway ;]
July 30th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
hey, thanks to everybody who liked it. i was the one who played adakais and i really appreciate that you guys liked our performance xD
and to thomas dutton, im very humbled that mr. dutton liked our show and thank you sir. very very much
July 30th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
ps. it was van nuys high school’s performing arts magnet. some graduating seniors put it together and directed the musical
July 30th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
Hello Thomas. I’m Glessy (portrayer of Nidria). Thank you so much for your kind words! I appreciate the fact you are impressed by our production
Hearing from you was inspiring. I will be posting up the 2nd part of “The End and the Beginning” and also “Doctor, Doctor” very soon.
Razia’s Shadow: A Musical is truly a wonderful masterpiece!
July 30th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Oh my gosh. I’m soo happy that you like this. We worked really hard on this. Oh wow. I’m at a loss for words. You have no idea how much it means to me that you like it. Our cast worked very hard and endured long hours in the sun. Thank you again for your compliments.
July 30th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
My God i havent seen these vids in a while, my friends and i directed this. its such an honor to see these online. I honestly cried finding out these vids were on the site. Thomas it means a lot knowing you enjoyed this. Thank you for allowing us to put this play up.
July 30th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
Cried isnt the best word teared up. but i did cry the night it was performed
July 30th, 2009 at 10:40 pm
Van Nuys High School Magnet for the Performing Arts.
Directors include:
Tim Glick Class of ‘09
Mikel Bossette Class of ‘09
April Machado Class of ‘09
Leslie Montano Class of ‘09
Erick Maldonado Class of ‘08
July 30th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
For the people who’ve been waiting for The End and the Beginning Part 2: I’m uploading the video right now. It’s almost time for “BROTHER NOOOOOOOOOO!!”
July 30th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
i do love the boy who played adakias
i also really like whoever sang pallis’s part.
this is straight awesome. i would have loved to see my high school put this on.
July 31st, 2009 at 7:38 am
The Razia Videos are from Van Nuys High School. We were 5 director’s who broke things down. Vocal coach, choreography coach, and acting coaches. We had two months to put this up. I’m one of the directors & I’m really glad you enjoyed it!
July 31st, 2009 at 9:49 am
Why am I the last one to get on here? I’m another director.
First, Thomas Dutton, thank you for acknowledging us this way. It’s really great that you of all people are pleased with the interpretation of your work. Sadly, it’s my fault you havent seen the show fully. I have the whole thing on tape and I’ll try to get it edited and up for viewing.
I just want to reiterate that it was high school seniors that put this together with students from 9-12 grade actors. We had absolutely no teacher/counselor guidance. Even our lights and sound were handled by students. Thanks to them for that. It’s nice to hear positive comments. Thank you all so much for your support. I’d love to revive the whole show for you but we can’t get the space back.
July 31st, 2009 at 10:07 am
Great job Sean, Glessy, Tim, Mikel, April, Leslie, Erick, and anyone else involved! Can’t wait to see more videos! Everyone at FBR is freaking out about cool this all is.
July 31st, 2009 at 4:07 pm
The End and the Beginning Part 2 and Doctor Doctor are officially up!
http://www.youtube.com/sexiyeti
August 1st, 2009 at 9:52 am
Dude, this is incredible. I can’t even believe you’re stuff is being used like that! Congrats!!
August 3rd, 2009 at 9:29 am
Hi Thomas, I played Ahrima in this production. I want to thank you for your appraisal, it means a lot to me and I’m sure to everyone else who was in our production. And thanks to everyone who liked it, it was a lot of work to get it where we did. =] Thanks guys!
August 7th, 2009 at 8:06 am
That is so brilliant!! I absolutely love his voice. I too hope to see more soon! Well done =D
August 28th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
wow great job! adakias’ voice is perfect for the role!
August 28th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
wow great job! adakias’ voice is perfect for the role!
September 1st, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Razia’s Shadow needs to be on Broadway. It needs to happen to revitalize Broadway. It’s such a simple story with such great music. The imagery that could be put into a big budget version of this show would be beautiful beyond compare.
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September 13th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Hey, there.
I have a very, very special request.
I, too, would like to put on this musical on a stage but I don’t know who to call or email about the royalties and copyright situations, so I thought I’d stop here first. I’m an aspiring director and this would be my first play. Please help because I’m absolutely in love with Razia’s Shadow!
Sincerely,
A Not-So-Secret Admirer
September 19th, 2009 at 10:06 am
Some people from my school are putting this on at a local park! We’ll send you the videos!
September 19th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
Hi! I really would like to do a song from the show in my college’s musical cabaret. Does anyone know where I can find the sheet music for any of the song? Thanks!
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