Gee, Officer Krupke - Musical Theatre Performance - Utah State High School Theatre Competition

Gee, Officer Krupke - from West Side Story
Awarded 1st Place in State for the Musical Theatre category, 2023
Directed and Choreographed by Oliver Estrada-Brown
Oliver Estrada-Brown as ACTION
Eduardo Boccardo as DIESEL
Ansel Coberly as SNOWBOY
and introducing Will Madsen as BABY JOHN

[@WilliaMadsen]

So I was the character portraying "Baby John" and I was incredibly blessed to be a part of this. Just a few notes that I wanted to add in, firstly I was a freshman, the rest of them were seniors. One of the people in the group (the one who portrays action) choreographed and put together the entire thing. And I am now way more into theater because of that whole experience. There's a lot more that went into this of course but I don't want to make this comment too long. But Thanks to everyone who has written comments you guys were so generous and it seriously means a lot.

[@Ted.W]

Damnnn that’s cool! Did you guys do any more performances together?

[@laurene.8233]

This was incredible!! All of you are so talented!!!

[@gkstrengthandhonorAQHA]

This was incredibly well done! You did a fantastic job. I just finished watching the original, and I think that you guys did at least as well, if not better done than what the original was.

[@ericaschneider3088]

You all are so talented

[@Oivey2000]

just ran across this. i've been doing theatre for years, both on the stage & behind the scenes. there's nothing like it and theatre both inspires & changes lives. so glad you are into it...keep up the excitement & momentum. you were very good, and i can tell you have a lot in you that the world needs to see. good job man!

[@anselcoberly382]

I was the actor portraying Snowboy (tank top guy), and I got to say, so much love and appreciation towards you guys who watched and supported us. Your love and appreciation is what inspires us actors to keep doing projects and productions, help us grow, and learn to become better actors. Thank you so much for sharing and spreading this performance across to others. We are all still shocked to this day that we won state. Who knows, maybe we’ll reunite and perform something again.

[@TheatreLover-c3r]

That’s so cool! You did really well!

[@Stawberry234]

Honestly this is one of the best things I have ever seen, the talent is INCREDIBLE I am blown away you should be so proud of yourself!!!

[@taro6551]

the choreography on this is actually insane. sick performance

[@KittyStarlight]

You are so right.

[@neletara15]

It's crazy good. I love it😍

[@eelthan]

shoutout to the cameraman for screaming at the top of their lungs in support at the end

[@jkbenny39]

High School??? ? THIS is outstanding!! Almost 20 years Disney Entertainment Manager..... choreography is so spot on....characterization is wonderful...you captured the close relationship of an era! Today ...guys would be distant in physical presence... you owned space...not seen ever at this age....BRAVO! Teacher....you did awesome

[@tacom1]

Wow, this is professional level, I seriously think they have no clue how good they are. Brilliant.

[@67Endgame]

These boys are incredible. The entire performance was spot on.

[@janetmcguffey1394]

deserves 1st Place- these young men are amazingly talented...

[@MsGrandunion]

Very professional performance, its a tricky song to coordinate with all the counterpoints going on, and the choreography was brilliant!

[@jllee9189]

Wow, “BRAVO” to the teaching staff who were able to shape this talent into an amazing performance! And a “BIG” round of applause to the young performers who did a broadway performance!

[@christiansborledegg]

the boys in my school could neverrr

[@FelineFurKin]

This is so good, I’ve loved this song for 30 years and this is the first I’ve seen it performed by actual teenagers, it’s lovely. The ballet is really good, that cabriole is not easy, the choreography’s really good and then they pulled those moves out at the end, I had shivers.

[@laguna172]

Is this a school for the performing arts? Singing, staging and choreography were excellent given the age of the performers. I have seen versions of this done literally by professionals who did not even come close to the talent displayed here. The interplay of your characters was just spot on! Hope your teacher was really proud of you!

[@keawesoul]

Nope! Just your average run of the mill high school. I'm pleased to hear you liked it so much!

[@marie-cz1up]

I am Japanese. The Broadway musical "West Side Story" is now playing in Tokyo. I watched it the day before yesterday. And I was happy again to watch the performance of the high school students from Utah. Thank you!😊😊😊😊

[@chickadeedays]

This was an INCREDIBLE performance from all of you!!

[@lynncai587]

Great performance guys! I'm really impressed with how you used the benches without toppling over!

[@lexTS89]

Imagine being THIS talented!! Amazing job! 😍

[@chey_._day]

This is incredibly well choreographed and acted out! Did you guys win the competition that this was for?

[@jessicaparry7971]

Yes they did!

[@chey_._day]

@@jessicaparry7971 That’s awesome! Congratulations to them!

[@BillyOddments]

That was AWESOME!!!! You guys ROCK!!!! You've all got great futures coming to you in life!!! BLESS!!!!

[@Eldarion72]

Brilliant performance! Congrats from Catalonia!

[@leahlewiswashere]

they're SOOO TALENTED!!

[@johndicarlo1945]

Fantastic!

[@theclairewhy]

what the hell 😭so many talented people from one school??

[@jeffcarroll6196]

Oliver Estrada-Brown (the Director) has done a terrific job. Every aspect of this production - the vocals - the dance - the characters were all spot on - well done to all. Jeff (in Australia)

[@jessicaparry7971]

I couldn't believe it when I saw this! I went to support my school after I didn't make it and was so happy I got to see this live. This was one of the best things I have seen, I can't stop watching the video I got

[@waynesmith3908]

They deserve a metal award for the performance.

[@adrianefang4205]

WOW FANTASTIC!!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@Jupiter-ry6ll]

I love thiss. The performance looks so fun to see I’m jealous

[@MrjustinR]

Excellent!!!!

[@timothyleon558]

Beautiful audition. I’d cast them!

[@piarco]

Good musical interpretation and timing. Fun and entertaining use of the props. These kids are great!

[@Talented_Frog088]

Amazing I loved this adaption so much I loved how you included the benches too

[@charliefunboy5210]

VERY good! Congratulations. Keep up the good work.

[@Timothyaprice]

A seriously great job boys. That was awesome to watch!

[@MM-ox5go]

Amazing!!!..well done. Guys!!

[@jamesneville2746]

They are very talented young men!

[@Lgevirtz]

Bravo! Superbly done!

[@organist660]

love the awsome preformance.

[@Joannathewizard_]

For high school students this is very well done and reminds me of the choreography in the 2021 movie!

[@KittyStarlight]

Good job. 👏👏👏 For some reason I love this song. 😁 Thank you for making and posting. ☺️

[@calinamontero5184]

DUDE. THAT WAS INSANE.

[@karmen181]

Omg ok so they are doing a honor for all the newsie boys from the movie!! This is amazing!! That bit in the movie was my all time favorite.. oh Getting some Ben cool vibes for sure ! Great job

[@micahthegirl]

Okay um wow that was incredible!!!!!!

[@ericaschneider3088]

You all did a great job hope you guys do more music together

[@oddlife123]

Amazing I wish you luck in your theater career

[@sueday9292]

What awesome voices they have

[@johnmoreno64]

Great job, very entertaining.

[@FriendlyKat]

You are all SUPER talented! Your movements are so fluid, the way you talk and portray each character and play off each other, super super well done! I'm so impressed! It looks like it was a lot of fun! I can only imagine how long it took to do it all!

[@shine-uy5fq]

you are all so so TALENTED 👏

[@emmaletham6514]

I am obsessed with all of you this is phenomenal!

[@afterschoolclub8490]

Insanely good! My jaw was literally open the whole time, everyone is so talented and the skill that goes into making this possible!! I’m so excited for you guys and proud of what you have achieved already! Keep it up you guys are amazing!

[@schmitty2682]

I' ve watched it by coincidence. I am from Berlin in Germany and West Side Story is one of my all-time-favourite and you made me cry! It was such a thrill watching you, dancing, playing and singing as good as the cast 60 years ago and so wonderful to see young people still enjoying this music. You made my day with your performing! You are all beautiful, you will go your way, that is for sure! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to watch you!

[@kikonieko8622]

This is actually amazing 😭😭 I wouldent change a single thing about the choreography/ vid. The acting is PERFECT and so are the voices. Not to mention the actors are fine as well. It feels like a Broadway show here- it's actually crazy how professional and talented this is. It feels like the actual movie. And considering the lack of actors and budget, and it's just a hs, it's amazing. Seriously, the first time I saw this I could not stop thinking about it. Now I REALLY want to preform this 😭😭 (this is my 10th time watching this help)

[@paynter1000]

Fantastic

[@matchamelon330]

glad they got first!! the choreography is INSANE, and so well-executed!!!

[@stevefreedman470]

My goodness boys that was AMAZING! I have been a performer in musical theatre for 40+ years and that is the finest musical number from any one high school I've seen in a long time...have a good run and break a leg!❤

[@isabellerozycki2936]

Awesome!

[@mrchristian0457]

Wow, excellent actors!!!! I’m very impressed with how good these guys are at acting. The choreography is amazing, and the accents are solid.

[@AriahDolyniuk]

the harmonizing at the end!!! i got chills!!!

[@gerrygallen5911]

This was brilliant in every way, better than things I have seen on Broadway and in London's West End. Massive applause from Ireland. I trained as an actor in London (at the same school as Rupert Friend and others) but decided that, to devote the one life you get, to such a precarious profession was a risk I wasn't prepared to take. Unless you are 200% committed, don't do it. (I became a doc instead.)

[@lacymoore9744]

omg this is amazing.

[@leviapplepie]

INCREDIBLE‼️‼️

[@vlogbrotherdave]

Geez Oliver I hope you end up on Broadway, your dancing and energy are superlative

[@bree_nicole]

Oh my gosh! This is so epically fantastic!

[@Vision_Officia]

I love this so much

[@goodingreen4736]

Oh my god! How are the so good?

[@larry4111]

Wow. I've been in love with this song/scene since I first saw the film and have watched every version of it on YT. Just getting down Bernstein's complicated modulation and tempo changes is tough enough but pulling off all the moves requires a level of focus and stamina that many performers don't have - especially as an ensemble. My jaw literally dropped at 4:16. There is SO MUCH that could have gone wrong here, from the notes to the lyrics to the choreo to the body contact to the props. Lord knows how much rehearsal went into this but it's stellar.

[@matildasiman9539]

this is absolutely astounding!! I'm so impressed by the coreography, dance, acting, singing... the list goes on. I was certain this was coreographed and directed by a teacher. You all are incredible!!!!

[@eugenekillian8807]

This made my day. You guys were AWESOME!!!!

[@robbicu]

Man, this was tight!

[@aghi6783]

I've found this video a few months ago and I watch it at least once a week and every time i watch it i love it more! The choreography is amazing and u did a wonderful job!

[@sylar3348]

Great Guys

[@wonieism]

so talented oml

[@theangryrktkt8385]

Holy f*ck this is amazing!

[@Iamnicodiangelo]

West Side story is a god tier movie

[@LydiaRoss-s8k]

You all did so great this is my absolute favorite scene from any movie musical

[@knv9090]

Amazing!

[@HawkinaBox]

That was amazing

[@OhSankYouDoktor]

Wow! What amazing talent, dance moves, and choreography! You're all so young (appreciate it please) yet you display the skills of seasoned Broadway performers. I wish you all success and happiness!

[@somos616]

That was on point!!

[@jennafranssen1649]

i love this so much

[@DarylPell]

Very good.

[@mythal0620]

Wow, this is just fantastic! Alone the dancing and acting performance, and then also sing???? How did you do that, guys?

[@shulamay]

I liked how the judge gets gradually more shocked :) Nice touch.

[@betweencynicismandhope]

Good stuff

[@e.ghetti6710]

OMGGGGG so good so talented!! great job

[@arminandy]

Well done boys ❤

[@divadivine8948]

From a dancer.... Really good 👍

[@TheatreLover-c3r]

An amazing job! Especially for only being in high school!

[@dlwlrmagic]

You guys are so funny and talented, I'm obsessed with this video!

[@janedoe3002]

This was insanely good !!! Made my high school theater classes look awful 😂

[@degrassihoe5693]

The choreography here is OUTSTANDING!!

[@oolgadiez]

this is fucking amazing. i have no words

[@cassidyoberparleiter1294]

my god this is incredible.

[@marktegrotenhuis]

Well done! 👌🏻

[@Mus1cL0ver-et4xu]

i’m love.

[@gljm]

Stephen Sondheim originally wanted to end the song with the Jets saying "Gee, Officer Krupke, F@@k You" making it the first time the phrase would be heard on Broadway but was dissuaded from this by the head of Columbia Records Goddard Lieberson who told him that if he did, they would not be able to sell the Original Cast Album anywhere except New York, as it would be considered sending "Obscene Material" across state lines. This was 1957 America!! By the way great performance!!@

[@notadara]

Dioss, me encanta, son muy talentosos. Me hicieron desear que en mi colegio se haya hecho algo parecido, espero que si realmente les apasiona sigan en esto

[@LuzindaGodwin]

These fools actually pulled it off😂😂😭👍👍

[@jamieball2095]

WHAT THIS IS AWESOME!!! So slay