JOIN DRAMA!! Join chorus! Join the band! The arts in high school, even if it's a small drama, chorus, band, etc., the friends you'll make and the fun you'll have is like nothing else. Get good grades, but have a fun time in High School. I'm so glad I was involved in the arts. I played trumpet all through middle and high school. Did some chorus ensembles which were really fun, played in the marching band, jazz band, concert band, and in the pit orchestra for musicals. Arts kids are the best!! If you're more tech-oriented or visual arts oriented, get involved with drama and theater through audio/sound/lighting/electrics, carpentry/set design, wardrobe, stage management or theater management. In H.S. you can try different things and see what roles you like and what you're good at. There are so many great roles to play in the arts. There's really something for everyone, and having worked in the arts as a career now for 20 years, I can say, it is a FUN career. I truly wouldn't trade it for a desk job at some corporation for anything in the whole world. ★
+Gracie Anderson I think he's at a disadvantage with the initial movements and jump from the ladder. But he's doing great despite that. I just think that first choreography was very inconsiderate of how demanding this song is on the singer. Also, they needed a few people to do some of the background yelling or echoing words - he had to do it all when it should be spread out a bit more. (Ex: he says first "shot", then others echo, instead of him saying Shot 4 times).
+Andrea Dee Absolutely! The performer did a fabulous job nonetheless, but I agree that it must have been very difficult due to the choreography/performance execution.
It's very difficult, but you can train yourself to take full breaths in around half a second (if we're talking about me specifically) I still couldn't do this well, but my school is doing Alexander Hamilton during our last choir concert, and I'm Washington's solo, and I get one beat to get a full breath. it's challenging but you can improve
The Hamilton was great but holy shit why are we not talking about the dancers?? That's not easy choreography and they did such a great job with it? This whole thing is just so good.
+thebookbasement My friends are doing a medly of Hamilton for our graduation ceremony. It encompasses my shot, Story of Tonight and...I forgot the last one...lol.
Asian Big Smoke I'm not too sure, but there's a video of a graduation medley on UA-cam that uses My Shot, The Story of Tonight and One Last Time. It's probably what this guy was talking about.
Holy shit this is so elaborate, and you guys pulled it off so well! And the kid playing Ham totally did justice to the role! This is the stuff I like to see!
Lin are you watching this? Give this kid a Shot. I can see him doing Hamilton. He hits every syllable like Eminem. He has presence and sense the hunger that Hamilton has for success. Good luck whoever you are. I'm sure I'll be seeing you on stage. I have to say I enjoyed your performance more than Javier Munoz.
This performance is brilliant, especially since we get a glimpse of what Hamilton must have looked like when he was nineteen. Dezhane Te Hira needs to go to Broadway, or attend Juilliard for the Performing Arts because he is super talented.
+Priya Sridhar Just a small but essential correction, that being that it's "Juilliard." Frequently misspelled, so you're in large company on that. Beyond that, agreement. Though there are numerous other colleges/universities with excellent theater, and specifically musical theater programs, that some would put ahead of Juilliard, depending on a student's desired emphasis. In any case, strong talent on display here.
Actually just realised that I'm probably connecting with this so hard because he's young and showing all the energy of an actual real nineteen year old Hamilton singing this.
the choreography was so mean though. I've seen the musical and the choreography is no where this complex. Like y'all have to let the guy breathe. But I guess if it was just one scene.
Hamilton's choreography may have not been so demanding for the lead singer but it was definitely still difficult and way more symbolic than this. This high schools production is still amazing though
whoever played hamilton... you are so amazing. HOW DO YOU JUMP AROUND AND RAP AND DO ALL OF THE CHOREOGRAPHY!? great version, absolutely did justice to the original xx
The kid playing Hamilton had so much energy and he was so into it!!! It's obvious everyone here really wanted to be here, and that made it absolutely amazing. This is what I need to see from more highschool drama productions, instead of self-entitled kids who think they're hot shit and don't even try.
Being a High School performance, I wasn't really expecting much but I admit, I am very pleasantly surprised. Thumbs up guys! I wish our theater could choreograph this well. xD
Excellent performance from all of you, including director/choreographer! So, I'm thinking that Hamilton needs to make his way to those controversial auditions in May. Why not? Go for it, baby!
What fantastic, creative, original staging -- not only for a high school, but for anyone. This choreographer gave Hamilton something to *work* against, fighting against a group of people who are indifferent to him at first, then slowly come to join his revolution. Brilliant work, Joshua Long! And an incredible performance, Dezhane Te Hira! You've all got the goods!!!
I can't say this is just good for high schoolers, this is amazing within itself. I'm impressed these kids could perform almost-broadway level stuff. Whoever their instructor is must be a man/woman of wonders.
+Mauri Hefley it's such beautiful lighting. I would love to light something as cool as this. but I mean I did get to light shrek the musical for my schools musical so I guess that's cool
+Mauri Hefley nice! My old school would have totally done this (principle supported our drama program a lot) in my new school it would never happen. The principle is only interested in sports and gives the drama program no money. And when I approach him with an idea he get's confrontational.
aaaaall the goosebumps watching this!! It is too awesome!!! you guys are amazing!!! and that kid playing Hamilton is soooo going all kinds of places!! Just you wait, just you wait!!!
Dezhane Te Hira needs to audition for the real thing. Not kidding, man. They're having open auditions or you can send in a video audition! Please do it!
Sometimes I come back to this video just so I can sit in awe of it. Not only was Dezhane amazing as he played Hamilton, but he had some great co-workers! I like how it showed them being reluctant to the change he sang about, but then it showed kinda American throughout history, realizing they have to "rise up" if they want a better future :D All of this was just great! Whatever route Dezhane decides to go through life, man do I hope we get to see this guy in front of a crowd!!
What is so amazing is the fact that he’s doing the choreography and moving and jumping around and he does NOT miss ANY syllable or any word. All of the lyrics are clear, this is just incredible and i’m a big hamilton fan, im SHOOKETHH !!
Fantastic in every way. Dezhane Te Hira! Sign this kid up for the national tour. I mean it! Great take on the choreography too. Infinite talent there on your stage.
OMG Hamilton and the dancers are insane... I mean when he jumps over the table, they take away the tablecloths and throw them at him and he grabs them - such great coordination! And the guy sliding under the table and kicking the chair so he could be right on the front of the stage? That's amazing!
Hamilton’s really good for a high schooler. He’s got a lot of energy. I’ve watched a lot of these and it dawned on me that all of the high school cover actors are like two years younger than Hamilton’s supposed to be.
Oh my god! This was so amazing! I had chills the whole time. This kid has some serious talent, I hope to see him go somewhere in theatre! I can't believe this is a high school
This kid is insane, maaan!! *.* I mean, seriously, it's just....awesome, wow! You nailed it. I wish you good luck with your further acting career, if you are planning one. You should. And the dancers were also gr8, the whole production is perfect (not just at high school standards). Loved it!!
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imagine how popular this kid got after this performance.
He's already sooo popular at our school!
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@@dailydoseoffnaf6687 after 4 years they get 2 in a week, it must be youtube recommending it
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If my school was like this I would never go home.
Haha- you don't know how close you are. These kids work so hard! Rehearsals most Saturdays and after school.
rymca7 So worth it though.
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Me too duude
OMG YEEEEEEEESSSSSSS
JOIN DRAMA!! Join chorus! Join the band! The arts in high school, even if it's a small drama, chorus, band, etc., the friends you'll make and the fun you'll have is like nothing else. Get good grades, but have a fun time in High School. I'm so glad I was involved in the arts. I played trumpet all through middle and high school. Did some chorus ensembles which were really fun, played in the marching band, jazz band, concert band, and in the pit orchestra for musicals. Arts kids are the best!! If you're more tech-oriented or visual arts oriented, get involved with drama and theater through audio/sound/lighting/electrics, carpentry/set design, wardrobe, stage management or theater management. In H.S. you can try different things and see what roles you like and what you're good at. There are so many great roles to play in the arts. There's really something for everyone, and having worked in the arts as a career now for 20 years, I can say, it is a FUN career. I truly wouldn't trade it for a desk job at some corporation for anything in the whole world. ★
HOW DOES HE HAVE ENOUGH BREATH TO DO THIS
+Gracie Anderson I think he's at a disadvantage with the initial movements and jump from the ladder. But he's doing great despite that. I just think that first choreography was very inconsiderate of how demanding this song is on the singer. Also, they needed a few people to do some of the background yelling or echoing words - he had to do it all when it should be spread out a bit more. (Ex: he says first "shot", then others echo, instead of him saying Shot 4 times).
+Andrea Dee Absolutely! The performer did a fabulous job nonetheless, but I agree that it must have been very difficult due to the choreography/performance execution.
It's very difficult, but you can train yourself to take full breaths in around half a second (if we're talking about me specifically)
I still couldn't do this well, but my school is doing Alexander Hamilton during our last choir concert, and I'm Washington's solo, and I get one beat to get a full breath. it's challenging but you can improve
+Justin Owens this makes me wish I flunked senior grade just So I could do hamilton XD
MAGIC!
(and practice)
The Hamilton was great but holy shit why are we not talking about the dancers?? That's not easy choreography and they did such a great job with it? This whole thing is just so good.
I agree the Broadway dance was insane
because the guy singing is doing three people in the song without break
(immediately transfers to hillcrest high school)
+thebookbasement My friends are doing a medly of Hamilton for our graduation ceremony. It encompasses my shot, Story of Tonight and...I forgot the last one...lol.
TeaMMatE11 - Another Music Guy What happend?
Asian Big Smoke I'm not too sure, but there's a video of a graduation medley on UA-cam that uses My Shot, The Story of Tonight and One Last Time. It's probably what this guy was talking about.
@@AgilityDZN can you link it to me
Same
I am dying to be part of this musical as a school musical
Someone transfer me here
Ooh, who are you, who are you, who are you, who are you, ooh, who's this kid, what's he gonna do?
Let's get this guy in front of a crowd!
WOW!!! Let's get this guy in front of a crowd!!
HAHA TRUE THO HE IS GOOD
Holy shit this is so elaborate, and you guys pulled it off so well! And the kid playing Ham totally did justice to the role! This is the stuff I like to see!
Thank you! We are so glad everyone is enjoying this.
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THIS GUY SHOULD AUDITION FOR HAMILTON WHEN HE GETS OLDER I MEAN DAYUM
Lin are you watching this? Give this kid a Shot. I can see him doing Hamilton. He hits every syllable like Eminem. He has presence and sense the hunger that Hamilton has for success. Good luck whoever you are. I'm sure I'll be seeing you on stage. I have to say I enjoyed your performance more than Javier Munoz.
How is your quarantine going?
Ooh, who is this kid? What’s he gonna do? ( I spy a future Hamilton....)
+lalaland19991 Obviously, he's not going to throw away his shot.
He's gonna rise up
+lalaland19991 he is absolutely doing his job up in this rumpus
This performance is brilliant, especially since we get a glimpse of what Hamilton must have looked like when he was nineteen. Dezhane Te Hira needs to go to Broadway, or attend Juilliard for the Performing Arts because he is super talented.
+Priya Sridhar Just a small but essential correction, that being that it's "Juilliard." Frequently misspelled, so you're in large company on that. Beyond that, agreement. Though there are numerous other colleges/universities with excellent theater, and specifically musical theater programs, that some would put ahead of Juilliard, depending on a student's desired emphasis. In any case, strong talent on display here.
Oops, thank you for the correction. And agreed, there are plenty: UCLA, Oberlin, even my alma mater.
Actually just realised that I'm probably connecting with this so hard because he's young and showing all the energy of an actual real nineteen year old Hamilton singing this.
Lin needs to meet this kid, seriously. Incredible job guys.
fara40000 Lin has met this kid...
FrostyPines
NANI?!
This kid is so talented! He blew us all away!
Someday...
"This kid is insane man" he's amazing, he'll be big one day.
the choreography was so mean though. I've seen the musical and the choreography is no where this complex. Like y'all have to let the guy breathe. But I guess if it was just one scene.
Hamilton's choreography may have not been so demanding for the lead singer but it was definitely still difficult and way more symbolic than this. This high schools production is still amazing though
This kid blew me away... Lin you need a backup man? #GETDEZHANE
He actually does have an alternate. His name is Javier Munoz.
Weirdly enough, I'm aware... and as much as I enjoy Javier, this boy is amazing :)
I guess you could say lin needs a right hand man
Nathan Sinor I was about to
Say that xD
BLOW US ALL AWAY
whoever played hamilton... you are so amazing. HOW DO YOU JUMP AROUND AND RAP AND DO ALL OF THE CHOREOGRAPHY!? great version, absolutely did justice to the original xx
I hope Lin sees this!! This was incredible
Wow!!!!! It is only a matter of time before Lin-Manuel sees this and explodes into confetti. GREAT JOB YOU GUYS!
Wow the boy who played Hamilton was GREAT! I hope Lin sees this, he's definitely going places!
The choreography was incredible, and the guy who played Hamilton must have lungs of steel, I swear..
The kid playing Hamilton had so much energy and he was so into it!!! It's obvious everyone here really wanted to be here, and that made it absolutely amazing. This is what I need to see from more highschool drama productions, instead of self-entitled kids who think they're hot shit and don't even try.
honestly such a fantastic adaption for the high school stage. Te Hira really carried it but everyone did an excellent job
literally the second the video ended i just went "HE'S GOOD". this kid seriously has a very promising future in theater. honestly, i had chills.
This kid is incredible. Lots of charisma. He will be a star if he wants to be!
That kid is awsome! I am sure the name Dezhne Te Hira will be known in Broadway. What a talent!
Being a High School performance, I wasn't really expecting much but I admit, I am very pleasantly surprised. Thumbs up guys! I wish our theater could choreograph this well. xD
UH-MAZING!!! Just wow. So jealous of everyone attending Hillcrest high school...
I am in tears. That was amazing. His passion was beyond incredible. He will play that role on Broadway one day.
Excellent performance from all of you, including director/choreographer! So, I'm thinking that Hamilton needs to make his way to those controversial auditions in May. Why not? Go for it, baby!
You shoulda seen this kid play Benny in In The Heights last year. It was KILLER
+Nathanael Abbott omg do you go to school. do you have videos of him playing benny?
+Ore B sadly I do not. But it was phenomenal
That leap off the stairs and not missing a beat. Pro!
The dude who played Hamilton should be on Broadway playing the title role!!!
Um that was so good wtf who gave you the right to be that good
Ever see the birth of a star? Think you just have! I hope, young man, your stars align if that is what you want!
What fantastic, creative, original staging -- not only for a high school, but for anyone. This choreographer gave Hamilton something to *work* against, fighting against a group of people who are indifferent to him at first, then slowly come to join his revolution. Brilliant work, Joshua Long! And an incredible performance, Dezhane Te Hira! You've all got the goods!!!
The kid playing Hamilton absolutely had the energy for it. He earned that role
This actually just made me tear up!
It's obvious how much work and passion went into every part of this homage.
I can't say this is just good for high schoolers, this is amazing within itself. I'm impressed these kids could perform almost-broadway level stuff. Whoever their instructor is must be a man/woman of wonders.
Wow! I was not expecting this to be this good
WHO DID THE LIGHTING I LOVE! Your psych is so clean
That would be me. :) I didn't get any rehearsal and I was lighting as it as we went.
+Mauri Hefley it's such beautiful lighting. I would love to light something as cool as this. but I mean I did get to light shrek the musical for my schools musical so I guess that's cool
+Mauri Hefley So cool Mauri! didn't know you did that on the fly
+Mauri Hefley nice! My old school would have totally done this (principle supported our drama program a lot) in my new school it would never happen. The principle is only interested in sports and gives the drama program no money. And when I approach him with an idea he get's confrontational.
+George Meier they didn't do the whole show. They just did a couple songs
This young man is so talented, charismatic and absolutely OWNS the stage. This role was made for him. I wish I could see the whole thing.
aaaaall the goosebumps watching this!! It is too awesome!!! you guys are amazing!!! and that kid playing Hamilton is soooo going all kinds of places!! Just you wait, just you wait!!!
That kid... oh my gosh. So much talent.
Dezhane Te Hira needs to audition for the real thing. Not kidding, man. They're having open auditions or you can send in a video audition! Please do it!
Holy crap that was a phenomenal job by everyone involved. And Dezhane, dude you killed it.
Holy jeez. Everything about this is AWESOME. Choreography, the singing, the crew, the ensemble...
i CANT WORK WITH THIS IT'S SO GOOD PRAISE BE YOU, SON
Dezhane Te Hira, you are AMAZING!!! The timing, the choreography, the enunciation, the emotion, the lyrics, the notes....You NAILED it!!
Sometimes I come back to this video just so I can sit in awe of it. Not only was Dezhane amazing as he played Hamilton, but he had some great co-workers! I like how it showed them being reluctant to the change he sang about, but then it showed kinda American throughout history, realizing they have to "rise up" if they want a better future :D All of this was just great! Whatever route Dezhane decides to go through life, man do I hope we get to see this guy in front of a crowd!!
What is so amazing is the fact that he’s doing the choreography and moving and jumping around and he does NOT miss ANY syllable or any word. All of the lyrics are clear, this is just incredible and i’m a big hamilton fan, im SHOOKETHH !!
Someone needs to share this with him on Twitter. I don't have one, otherwise definitely would!
I'm sure I'm not the first person but I tweeted it to him.
What an inspiring message for the incoming freshman!
Yo, let's get this guy in front of a crowd!
This kid is killing it!!!!!!! I love this so much!!!!
Fantastic in every way. Dezhane Te Hira! Sign this kid up for the national tour. I mean it! Great take on the choreography too. Infinite talent there on your stage.
OMG Hamilton and the dancers are insane... I mean when he jumps over the table, they take away the tablecloths and throw them at him and he grabs them - such great coordination! And the guy sliding under the table and kicking the chair so he could be right on the front of the stage? That's amazing!
now THIS is the content im looking for! congratulations to everyone involved this performance was truly amazing
WOW. That was amazing. One of the few people who can pull it off. A job well done. :)
Hamilton’s really good for a high schooler. He’s got a lot of energy. I’ve watched a lot of these and it dawned on me that all of the high school cover actors are like two years younger than Hamilton’s supposed to be.
This kiddo is beyond his years with intuition, energy, and understanding of context. You'll go far.
OMG amazing work! This is how a real life "high school musical" should be!
He killed it! Daaaammmn he's totally gonna be on Broadway some day
The kid playing hamilton is so going places! And that chorégraphe is amazing!
Oh my god! This was so amazing! I had chills the whole time. This kid has some serious talent, I hope to see him go somewhere in theatre! I can't believe this is a high school
dang! this kid rapping, singing, while going full force with all that energy? he's amazing, and needs to be casted in the broadway show!
MORE!!! I NEED TO SEE MORE OF THEIR PERFORMANCE!!!
this is greatness!!!
AMAZING!! Such Talent! Lin-Manuel Miranda would be sooo proud!
This kid! He's going somewhere man, 11/10.
The guy playing Hamilton is going to play the role on Broadway one day
that was literally INSANE whoa im honestly floored that was amazing!!
Wow! Just wow! Lin Manuel are you checking out your future Hamilton? This kid is awesome. All the kids are good but this "Hamilton" kid stands out...
This kid is insane, maaan!! *.*
I mean, seriously, it's just....awesome, wow! You nailed it. I wish you good luck with your further acting career, if you are planning one. You should.
And the dancers were also gr8, the whole production is perfect (not just at high school standards). Loved it!!
Disappointed the trio was absent, but honestly they weren't needed...he killed! The energy was awesome
THAT WAS SO GOOD WHAT THE HECK
HOLY CRAP!!!! This is incredible!!
Thats my boy! He has the greatest love for theater and especially Lin Productions. Love watching you perform son Dezhane Te Hira.
Dang, this production certainly did more than "amaze and astonish." Amazing work, guys!
Holy crap, yall did a FANTASTIC job! I enjoyed every single second :)
This was really great and I am very impressed that you guys have so much talent!
I am touched by this performance. It means so much thank you...rise up young nation
I AM SPEECHLESS. this was so well done!!
So good! Showing love from El Paso, Texas!
Oh My Gosh!! That was seriously so amazing yall!
i got chills at the end!!!!! this is stunning!!!!!! the choreography!!
Can't wait to see this live in May!
WHAT THE HELL, THIS IS INCREDIBLE, I AM SO IN AWE RIGHT NOW
Absolutely amazing!
I love how into it this kid was! AWESOME BRO!
This is so great! And the boy who played Hamilton is amazing!
omg this guy is amazing! i never thought a high school could do this as amazing the way they did!!!
This guy is INCREDIBLE! He was meant for the stage!!!
Joel 2:32 And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the LORD has promised, among the remnant called by the LORD
There are multiple things in this that are actually in the broadway choreography and it makes me so happy.
like whaaaattt!?!?!??!? This was FENOMENAL!!! Omg Broadway level i dare say EVEN BETTER THAT SOME PRODUCTIONS!! I am blown awayyytt
Great job guys! This is really awesome!
I am so freaking impressed with this. Remarkably done!
This was amazing! I enjoyed every second of it