In the Heights: A Highland Players Production

The Highland Players Present In The Heights. Performed February 2018 in the Helix Charter High School MainStage Theater.
Directed by Paul Reams. Editing and post production by J.D. Hopper.

[@CourtneySmithAi]

My son played usnavi. So proud! Proud of the whole project as well.

[@jennwigwe4001]

He was very good!

[@jhectik1497]

what school and where cause he is good

[@TheWhailordKid]

@@jhectik1497 we're Helix Charter High school from San Diego, CA

[@AlyssaRicks]

Tell your son that he's mindblowingly talented for his age, and that I hope to see him on Broadway someday

[@frozenyogurth]

Your son totally rocked it

[@gabi.gorgeouss]

The guy who played usnavi sounds just like Lin omg! Amazing

[@user-cy6zq9oj4w]

1:08:23 i was so surprised when he said that because it sounded just like lin

[@loganpetersen8361]

Yea he really does, I thought he was lip syncing.

[@fifi_-ci6hx]

ikr

[@corrinebradwell5822]

Sounds just like him!!

[@sotohc96]

This has to be a joke

[@LibbyGrindell]

Who else is here from Howard Ho's video? This was amazing, I can't quite believe it was a high school production!

[@Beanaremadeforthesun]

Me

[@thefilmzay1477]

Me

[@hilarymoonmurphy]

Yep, I had to look at this one. Glad I did.

[@seineevee]

Me. They did excellent!

[@phinox123]

Me

[@MandibleBones]

Dear God, the one who played Abuela Claudia NAILED "Paciencia y Fe."

[@waawa3096]

RIGHT

[@wilsongarrido8707]

Freaking goosebumps!

[@frozenyogurth]

IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT ABUELA CLAUDIA LIKE JESUS HER VOICE OMG

[@frozenyogurth]

AND ABOUT NINAS DAD HOLY SHIT

[@shapalejones3923]

I damn near cried listening to her sing this

[@curvycalista]

I also cried hearing her sing she has a gorgeous voice

[@waynecarpena4316]

She is astounding.

[@deliriousdrama2.078]

when she was doing paciencia y fe, I was bracing for a strained voice, but no, she did it perfectly

[@luisagf1385]

Man, the boy who played usnavi can get to broadway if he wants! He is so good, hope he keeps up the great work! 👏👏

[@umokayig]

okay yes the kids are talented but THAT SET HOLY- DID THEY GET THE PEOPLE WHO BUILT THE ORIGINAL SET TO BUILD IT COZ JEEZ

[@willdoesstuff1026]

Simusicals ikr

[@giginoelani5880]

I was always jealous of other school's sets when i did musicals in high school. Maybe it was my year in play production.

[@redshirts4757]

Yeah we did. I crewed the show. I did the mics.

[@Astr0phel11]

The cast, crew, and a few people from the set rental company all helped to build the set

[@Sam-gc5un]

Seems they did a similar thing in kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZuXgqh5preLq8k

[@ariel7024]

...is no one talking about how good usnavi is?

[@willdoesstuff1026]

franri ikr!

[@vivianek838]

Honestlyy

[@giginoelani5880]

He literally sounds like lin

[@frankievermillion1924]

DUDE HE SKUNDS JUST LIKE LIN MIRANDA !

[@str8dominican]

That’s exactly what I was thinking. Everything about this is amazing, I saw another version on KZbin from DC and this makes that one look like a highschool production.

[@miranda3245]

daniela is so under appreciated. she was killin that accent and her voice is phenomenal

[@ameliaredman4564]

Sonny wearing a BLM shirt is a power move and the person playing Usnavi sounds so much like Lin

[@orishahar]

especially because this was filled 3 years ago! before BLM became “trendy”

[@ammaleslie509]

He must have spent a lot of time listening to the OBC album

[@awesomealex9937]

Lin needs to see this

[@willdoesstuff1026]

btw *ARE YOU SURE THIS IS A HIGH SCHOOL PRODUCTION THIS LOOKS LIKE BROADWAY*

[@redshirts4757]

Yeah it was my freshman year

[@feverdreaminq301]

Yeah and my brother was in it lol

[@Barnickal]

You can hire the set. Lots of productions seem to have it.

[@pileofscraps]

The Nina has a beautiful voice. ALL of them sound gorgeous but she was one of my favorites.

[@annawaithira]

Sorry but she was trying too hard in Benny's Dispatch😭😭

[@bellaramirez4007]

@@annawaithira no I agree lol her belts are weird and shaky

[@gabrielmoreno2078]

@@bellaramirez4007 she has a nice voice, she just tried to belt too much and she’s not good at it smh

[@thaliaoseguedasantos1414]

did we watch the same nina…

[@m83k]

That girl who was playing as I think the salon owner the girl with the brown dress and the afro She slayed the role

[@aidenstanley7305]

YOU CAN SEE ABUELA REALISE SHE WON DURING 96,000 that staging tho

[@redshirts4757]

Aiden Stanley Mr Reams is the GOAT

[@wkkihow]

Happens at 37:15, look at the left of the screen

[@MakiPcr]

This is a *High School* production? Holy shit, these kids are incredibly talented

[@CooperHS2003]

Usnavi in this is great. I thought for the first few seconds that they dubbed him to sound like Lin. That’s how good he is

[@soaringaegis]

Just wanna appreciate the irony of an Asian Pete rapping the "phonebook in Tokyo" line xD

[@air_ron_]

That was hilarious

[@redshirts4757]

The cast kept crying back stage every time Abuela died

[@bloodstone3273]

Plus during Alabanza I could hear some voices breaking from crying, it adds to the effect but makes it more emotional

[@AudacityAcorns]

That Piraeus Guy and Benny were amazing! Everyone was amazing but those two really stood out to me.

[@AudacityAcorns]

Also, the Abuela Claudia was amazing!!!

[@brittneyurban7136]

If this is a HS production, it has to be a performing arts school.

[@rachaels742]

hi, i was in this! nope, we’re a charter school but not just for the arts!

[@DrSwoose]

@@rachaels742 thats amazing! I wish my high school had a performing arts program like this! I'm in college now and I'm going for Musical Theater but I hope to someday give the students at my high school opportunities like this!

[@roodolphnwendy]

@@rachaels742 do they do this only this time or have they done this more?

[@jack4939]

@@roodolphnwendy hi I’m currently a student at the high school where this was done. This was probably the best show we’ve ever done. We still do shows however they can’t really top this one

[@roodolphnwendy]

@@jack4939 where is the school located?

[@AbsoluteLM]

One thing that I wish they taught kids was a healthy belt or mixed voice instead of a forced strong belt. These kids have great voices. With proper support, they will really excel.

[@cate3235]

Sonny singing about being powerless while wearing a BLM t-shirt hits different

[@ronibigbangnicole]

YES.

[@alexanderstraniere1857]

That Benny was so incredible. You can really see him emulating Chris Jackson

[@lovxris7234]

Ok but can we talk about the girl who played camila? Because “enough” was absolutely AMAZING

[@pilargonzalez7052]

ikr that's what I've been thinking, she's amazing, her acting is amazing and her Spanish accent is chefs kiss

[@gabrielmoreno2078]

Why is every iteration of Benny always the best singer? Kings 👑

[@nanners3333]

Abuela Claudia is AMAZING!

[@overtherainbow6387]

Ok but the person who played Sonny was so cute

[@redshirts4757]

Over The Rainbow Its a girl just so you know

[@StellarStina]

I love this whole cast so much, but Sonny I think was my favorite

[@missnypizza]

Okay so I'm only in 2 songs deep and already I'm impressed. Well done. Ensemble vocals are excellent. Don't get me started with Usnavi and Benny...AND THAT SET. WOAH... EVERY DETAIL...IT'S STUNNING. Ok back to it!

[@wolfkai8583]

Is no one gonna talk about how we got to see this play for free just a recast????

[@kerahbundy5705]

Abuela Claudia, Sonny, and Camilla were the highlights of this whole production. I loved the whole thing. Amazing job from everyone.

[@alexfletcher282]

Abuelas acting was rlly bad homie

[@KaiKailuv]

@@alexfletcher282the singing kinda made up for it 🤷🏾‍♀️💀

[@dukie74]

The cast is great, but that band is the best part. They must have paid pros to play. That lead trumpet hits the high E's, F#'s and A's with power. That really adds so much to the production.

[@amanday3103]

Is it not a track?

[@sabrinapeden2810]

It’s a track

[@michaeledgerton3508]

@@amanday3103 I’m pretty sure they just have a pit orchestra.

[@notaninstrument7707]

@@michaeledgerton3508 im sure they weren’t playing the reggaetón and hip hop beats live but everything else does sound like it comes from somewhere else

[@makenzie4943]

I think it is a track. I’m in the band at this school, and as far as I know we don’t have a pit

[@shannonjesterriehl]

WHY does this not have a million views? And somebody needs to send this to Lin-Manuel Miranda because his future stars are here. (Benny, Usnavi, and Abuelita Claudia actors, I’m talking about YOU!)

[@Nadr2tensixtyfive]

Abuela Claudia knocked it out of the park, especially with Paciencia y fe!! You could tell from that applause at the end. My heart!

[@lordsp]

Ok so nobody will do this comment? Here we go In The Heights - 00:00 Breathe - 10:30 Benny's Dispatch - 15:45 It Won't Be Long Now - 20:13 Inutil - 27:44 No Me Diga - 32:10 96,000 - 36:11 Paciencia y Fe - 42:50 When You're Home - 49:15 Piragua - 54:35 The Club - 1:00:10 Blackout - 1:05:57 Sunrise - 1:10:08 Hundreds Of Stories - 1:16:17 Enough - 1:21:08 Carnaval Del Barrio - 1:24:49 Atención - 1:32:50 Alabanza - 1:33:45 Everything I Know - 1:38:03 Piragua - Reprise - 1:44:51 Champagne - 1:46:23 When The Sun Goes Down - 1:50:30 Finale - 1:54:15

[@trygvevighals3841]

You the real MVP!

[@lordsp]

@@trygvevighals3841 If you want to see antoher VERY good production, search for In The Heights Cast A

[@mimi-pb4hn]

Call me Seba just watched it yesterday and it was so amazing. it raised my standards so high lol

[@lordsp]

@@mimi-pb4hn I can good say its the best production in the internet haha.

[@kiara3984]

i love you

[@stotle9883]

This is so amazing, Usnavi, Kevin, Nina, Claudia all have amazing performances. This is so well done and these kids should be proud

[@syd1762]

yes im not the only one that loved kevin 🥲

[@joshuajacobs2306]

45 minutes in and Abuella is absolutely crushing this

[@Barnickal]

We are in London UK and were looking for a decent version of ITH to watch tonight. You guys blew us (all) away!!! I can't believe you were high schoolers! I hope some of you are heading to Broadway because...wow. Whoever shot and directed this video also deserves huge commendation as it's beautifully done (except for the occasional auto-focus issue, but I guess that's down to the available equipment). Thank you so much for sharing it.

[@JDHopper]

Nick Barr Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the kind words.

[@ronrages5785]

Yes I was also looking for a decent version of it, and after seeing the movie yesterday I can't get enough of it. This production was awesome. I'm definitely going to watch it again and go see the movie again!!!

[@collaborativekiwistudios1191]

@@JDHopper What was your rig setup for the show and did you film it twice once on the wide angle and once with a monopod on stage to avoid getting the second camera in shot? Also your exposure is basically perfect!

[@errrmmmnotreallyk5800]

As a member of my school's set and stage crew, I can say this set is exquisite.

[@cynthiawilliams2936]

The UNDERSTUDY PRODUCTION WAS JUST AS GREAT!! It's on KZbin Too!

[@alettenicole5391]

abuela's voice is AMAZING!!!

[@ilianaenriquez5131]

Okay so this Usnavi is amazing! Honestly one of the best I’ve seen.

[@alexanderhamilton9112]

Usnavi low-key sounds like Lin

[@cristlewrite7944]

How is no one talking about Nina's mom??? The sass!! She had such good facial expressions and made the character feel so...powerful, I was cheering her on! Great job!

[@michaelsligting]

Here's the question, How much funding does there theatre program get? There set is phenomenal

[@djxxxplicit]

For real! This looks like the broadway set.

[@SolarisMusic]

Not to mention how many people have seemingly nice mic packs!

[@avachloe4047]

The people who played Danelle and Carla where amazing

[@yourlocalpretzel7482]

I like how Vanessa is singing and Usnavi was like, "STFU I'm trying to open this champagne." in champagne.

[@crimsonmaverick8237]

Accept that’s what the audience is thinking at the same time because that Vanessa sounds terrible. Completely wrong choices for the character.

[@ae2049]

I watched this after watching the movie and i cant believe how different it is, inutil added so much to the depth of Kevin

[@danielhernandez8961]

This cast must have felt lucky to be able to rent the Original Musicals Set

[@imakevideossometimes3908]

I must’ve cried at least twenty times in this

[@CourtneySmithAi]

yes see too. I'm the character Usnavi's mom. Omg I was double crying... haha

[@kristidin7273]

Wow! I am so sorry I missed this live! Go Highlanders! I will definitely be supporting. This should be more announced to the community.

[@loucas3245]

Omg the set is amazing

[@syd1762]

um.. am i the only one that loves the actor of kevin..?

[@wjomlex]

I've been watching all the productions of In The Heights I can find, and this one is the best overall.

[@loisbonsu162]

Loved it, it's one of my favourites now.

[@shanerobles7499]

Lois Bonsu he sounded like he smoked way too much tbh >:(

[@becky.d]

The girl who played Abuela Claudia was so awesome!

[@sr.supreme5808]

The girl that played Abuela was dope

[@jichaeljuicy4047]

I just gotta tip my hat off to this production because everything is on point. The casting, the set design, and of course this recording. This is a cut above the rest in terms of a highschool production. This goes beyond a highschool production honestly. Seriously amazing work.

[@kylefentress1381]

BEST USNAVI SINCE LIN OMG

[@vanniam7220]

woahhh the guy who played Benny was amazing !!!! he sounded just like Chris too holy shiii

[@codex_jinora]

Why do I see no one talking about the girl absolutely NAILING paciencia y fe?????

[@danielmadden4737]

I was searching for this comment! SHE NEEDS SOME RECOGNITION

[@russm05]

Homeboy playing Usnavi slayed

[@nikkimistry7899]

Usnavi in this fully slayed it he literally looked like lin when singing with his hand gestures

[@ban1o]

this is so good. The crowd sounds so lifeless though. No laughing at the jokes....

[@wierdaarond]

Ore B considering the roving cameraman and the audio coming straight from the mixer it’s probably a performance meant for filming with little to no audience

[@alicias4792]

yeah that was my thought. that there probably was no audience bc of the filming

[@willdoesstuff1026]

36:59 *crowd laughing*

[@willdoesstuff1026]

Ore B they were laughing at the jokes at 96,000.

[@marvynpowis-smith3961]

fully didn't know there was a crowd until they clapped

[@paganofthegoodtimes]

oh man, this benny is FANTASTIC!! his tenderness, energy, acting ability, all top notch. and nina is probably the best singer. she sang breathe beautifully.

[@jbrown0726]

This is by far the best version on KZbin. Thank you.

[@AlyssaRicks]

This is a HIGH SCHOOL? Usnavi is way too talented to be a high school.

[@skylarjohnson7779]

Wow, these kids are talented. The only reason I knew it was a school production was because they look young.

[@thatwookiee9275]

The carnival del barrio girl was phenomenal

[@queenmayra5577]

You can practically hear the similarities in Lin's music from Hamilton to In The Heights.

[@ludeknovotny3967]

Wow, Benny is absolutely amazing here. Well, not only him. Usnavi, Vanessa, Nina, everyone.

[@paulstrunk7735]

Wow! All of the voices are amazing. Benny in a special way...wow!

[@cScottD]

These kids are amazing! Kudos also to whoever filmed and edited this. Love it!

[@Jay.scrawls]

this cast is amazing oml !!

[@matteusan]

Simply the best rendition ❤️❤️❤️

[@paganofthegoodtimes]

ABUELA. ABUELA. PLEASE GIVE HER SOME PRAISE. as an immigrant, her performance of paciencia y fe moved me so much!!

[@mektastic]

This is Amazing. Great job, all of you. You should all be extremely proud of yourselves. This was phenomenal.

[@Smusie]

This is what I imagined Glee to look like in real life. So professional!

[@thtmnbhndthecrtn]

AWESOME production.....thank you so much!

[@timschafer2536]

What a Great Show! Loved every second

[@vanessamuteiaable]

Does the actor for Benny like Nina's actress IRL ? because the chemistry was amazing

[@ALWAYSjudyturshaBlackBelt]

Ikr, I’m glad I’m not the only one who noticed that

[@dianajanna7228]

The SET is INCREDIBLE!! Wow, also great quality recording. This was amazing! ❤️❤️

[@RobStevens64]

Stunning production quality for a high school show! Excellent job!

[@jamesedwarddauphin1285]

This is ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT AND COMPASSIONATELY PERFORMED.... BRAVO!

[@asia3367]

I love how they switched usnavi and Vanessa with Nina and Benny during the blackout scene

[@ronniem163]

I’m not crying! You are!

[@angelavaughan307]

i think the Abuela has the most beautiful voice out of all of the talented preformers

[@laurengeraci4765]

every time i watch it (and i watch it almost every day) i always cry when it is time for atencion to play.

[@lydias398]

the dances, the background everything is so amazing, i wish they were thing like that in my school, but in France they don't do those kind of thing, im singing along, im am really amazed n no words

[@ellalarson5138]

Great job to the cast to In the Heights the muiscal, I am so proud of you everbody and keep up the great work From Ella Larson!

[@audreyvgs]

I can't believe this is high school kids! Amazing.

[@ricanflow2]

This is awesome. Every performer should be proud n keep dreaming your own suenito

[@Anopano3000]

This is my first time seeing ITH and wow, I was blown away! Last time I cried like this it was the Hamilton official recording

[@yusamac2053]

Yesss! Finally an In The Heights production on KZbin

[@bloodyravestar]

Wow this was really good. I heard harmonies and loved the dances. Very good on portraying characters!

[@echakamonjok]

Alright watching and this production is great! the guy playing Usnavi is amazing. ❤️ Daniela, and Sonny are great!

[@michaeljobe9140]

THIS is how a HS production of ITH should be done!!! AND THAT DAMN SET!!😵😍

[@tigeyavengerpotter8276]

The guy playing Mr.Rosario has an amazing singing voice

[@reginahay4998]

I’m obsessed with this Benny

[@lovek-0110]

The guy who played Benny sounds a lot like Chris it’s amazing