- we were thinking of "The Sting" - has anyone attempted this for high school?
- we don't want anything cheezy!!!!
2006-10-09 05:22:55 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Not Cheezy? Then don't do a play!
Just kidding!
It's more of a musical but you might want to check out Oklahoma!, Large cast, western themed although in my opinion it is cheezy, very cheezy.
A high school close by where I live did a version of the movie Giant as a play (old James Dean movie) . If they can pull that off you can pull of The Sting.
I think The Sting would make a very cool play!
2006-10-09 05:40:59 · answer #1 · answered by JCRbama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what your definition of "large cast" is for your particular high school, but if you would like something that is not a cheesy musical that everyone will be doing soon (2007 is the centennial for the state of Oklahoma), I would recommend one of Sam Shepard's pieces. They are more strong and dramatic in nature, but a high school group should be able to pull it off. The cast size is the only problem. I can only think of two off of the top of my head (True West, Buried Child) and they are 10 or less. Good luck
Wes
2006-10-09 14:05:49 · answer #2 · answered by Wes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The Sting" is Western-Themed ??
Musicals are always cheesey ! That's why they're so danged good !! Loved "Oklahoma", but after 14 different productions I'm worn out for a few years (anyone need full properties?)
Have only seen "7 Brides for 7 Brothers" staged once... but loved it.
"Paint Your Wagon" !! Great !! Though I can't imagine "Wandering Star" sung by a high school boy !! It's for Lee Marvin and no one else !
2006-10-09 07:01:11 · answer #3 · answered by mariner31 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oklahoma, Annie Get your Gun, 7 Brides for 7 Brothers,
I think the Sting would be difficult to pull off. But if you are looking in that realm, Bonnie and Clyde. Grapes of Wrath (depressing), Southern - there is Steel Magnolias.
2006-10-09 11:10:25 · answer #4 · answered by jsauls3271 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about taking a non-Western play and setting in the Wild West -- this has been done successfully with "Taming of the Shrew," so why not put a new spin on an old classic?
2006-10-09 14:05:28 · answer #5 · answered by Ellie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Sting? That's set in Chicago -- midwestern city.
Try the musical Oklahoma!
2006-10-09 05:56:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 00:14:32 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean Western themed as in referring to Western hemisphere or western as in cowboys in the west of United States?
2006-10-09 05:32:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How bout a western based musical......Oklahoma or 7 Brides for 7 brothers perhaps?
2006-10-09 05:32:43 · answer #9 · answered by missy23397 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Hank the Cowdog. I performed in this a few years ago and it was a HUGE success, we made a great profit and it was a really fun work experience.
2006-10-09 15:43:08 · answer #10 · answered by Melvina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋