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”
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The person who plays Adakias gave me the chills. I lovee his voice.
I’d pay to see this. Would have loved to hear who played Doctor Dumaya.
i would love to see this in its entirety
This is amazing.
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!
My goodness, these are amazing!
The last one stops right before the climax! I was like “WHAT NO!”
i agree that guy can definitely sing.
OMG
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”
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”
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.
I REALLY wish my school would have done this. I hope it becomes a travelling show or a big performance one day
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.
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.
I love these videos =D
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I’m totally volunteering myself for any production that needs a choreographer!!!
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 ;]
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
ps. it was van nuys high school’s performing arts magnet. some graduating seniors put it together and directed the musical
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!
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.
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.
Cried isnt the best word teared up. but i did cry the night it was performed
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
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!!”
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.
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!
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.
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.
The End and the Beginning Part 2 and Doctor Doctor are officially up!
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Dude, this is incredible. I can’t even believe you’re stuff is being used like that! Congrats!!
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!
That is so brilliant!! I absolutely love his voice. I too hope to see more soon! Well done =D
wow great job! adakias’ voice is perfect for the role!
wow great job! adakias’ voice is perfect for the role!
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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I’m so glad I found this site…Keep up the good work
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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
Some people from my school are putting this on at a local park! We’ll send you the videos!
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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I’m amazed, just… wow, fantastic.
I agree with making this a big play or something to watch. A concert or theater put on with this would get so much attention with the right advertising. this cd never gets old and congrats on the play guys, good voices.
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