Starbound 16 - Turn It Off - The Book of Mormon (Wide Angle)

Starbound is a two week, full time, intensive musical theatre workshop produced in Melbourne every January. It features 14 to 21-year-old students and an amazing live band. Turn it Off from The Book of Mormon was song number 15 of 20 in Starbound 16. This is the wide-angle version. #turnitoff #thebookofmormon #starboundforever #turnitoffthebookofmormon

[@realSallad]

I'm willing to try heroin to replicate the energy and sensation I felt when seeing that costume change for the first time live

[@JasonParkerStarbound]

It took the cast a bit of practice to get the costume change correct in the dark.

[@sunnyblue7800]

Same

[@andrewescalante]

Best part of the show!

[@chandlerlentovich27]

Lmfao

[@mattbittner]

Only version I’ve seen that lives up to the original

[@danielwilcox419]

When i saw the official Broadway production of BoM, Turn It Off was the showstopping number. This is the closest I've seen to recapturing the humor, chaos and joy from that performance. Excellent singing, choreography and camp in this performance. Thank you for sharing this.

[@JasonParkerStarbound]

Thanks, Daniel - we loved our performance of this great song as well. Check out our other Book of Mormon covers for more fun.

[@brilliantatbreakfast]

I like this version, a lot. The bigger group allows for more elaborate choreography, and I like how the gay stuff isn't limited to JUST "Elder McKinley." Nicely done!

[@christopherorta8755]

I agree that it showcases the talent of all of the actors, but this number is Elder McKinley's number.

[@UranusHz420]

The kids at this theater workshop fucking nailed it.

[@christopherorta8755]

​@@UranusHz420 agreed.

[@SparkleBoi24]

As a queer ex Mormon this is my favourite song it's so hilariously accurate

[@Jew-lee-in]

As a ex queer Mormon I love this one too.

[@robertemmett906]

@@Jew-lee-in As a straight atheist I get so queer for this song XD

[@Jew-lee-in]

@@robertemmett906 update I’m gay again and csrholic

[@knackik]

This is so ridiculously well made. Nothing beats the original, but this is the only one I've seen yet that comes close. Great talents!

[@JasonParkerStarbound]

Thanks - we were happy with the end result.

[@knackik]

@Jason Parker Not surprised :) cheers!

[@opertinicy]

'The Book of Mormon' is the funniest play I've ever seen, and this is a great performance of one of my favorite numbers. If you have a chance to see 'The Book of Mormon', do it.

[@JasonParkerStarbound]

Thanks for your kind words. It is one of the best and funniest musicals I've ever seen. I was lucky enough to see it on Broadway and it was brilliant. Check out our other Book of Mormon covers.

[@opertinicy]

@@JasonParkerStarbound Ya'll nailed it (not to mention the legit production value). Thanks for sharing!

[@DaniloRamalho15]

This is so awesome! 👏🏻

[@JasonParkerStarbound]

Thank you - make sure you check out our other Book of Mormon covers.

[@BAMWB]

Props to the guy who dropped into the splits at the very end

[@Robb403]

Excellent production. A lot of talent on one stage.

[@boopdoop2865]

I NEED to know who choreographed this many young men because this is GREAT! The choir at the end just sounds GORRRRRGEOUS!!! Like, wow. My ears are so happy.

[@JasonParkerStarbound]

Starbound has choreographers and vocal coaches from the professional music theatre industry. In this case it was a young man who’s just started in Miss Saigon named Sam Ward and a woman who’s currently in Beauty and the Beast named Thalia Smith. They were fantastic. Can you believe we had nearly 30 young men in this number?

[@TribicalFonzo]

@@JasonParkerStarbound absolutely incredible choreography and all amazingly talented performers and musicians - I don’t know how many times I’ve watched this but it really never gets old!! Overall an outstanding performance - everyone should be extremely proud. :))

[@JasonParkerStarbound]

@@TribicalFonzo hi - thannks for the kind words. Like you I can stop and watch it at any time and it makes me laugh. Check out all our other Starbound videos - there's more Book of Mormon numbers.

[@TribicalFonzo]

@@JasonParkerStarbound always welcome! I’ll check out the others - I am sure they’ll be just as good!!

[@myjudgementalself5084]

This actually fucking amazing

[@KT-sq2ml]

Agreed!

[@tapster9657]

I went to see this in London and screamed with laughter, absolutely brilliant performance throughout.

[@projectanimation7730]

3:05 Elder McKinley is absolute perfection. The excess touching, the jaunty little walk away. Just such strong characterisation from all of them, and especially right there. This was phenomenal, on par with the Broadway production truly.

[@Jungson2012]

This is amazing. singing on point, acting on point, choreo on point. def deserves more views!

[@lucscott3631]

This is so incredible. You guys should be so proud. Wow. This is amazing.

[@JasonParkerStarbound]

Thank you - check out our other Book of Mormon songs and then cast your eyes over our Hamilton covers and so much more Starbound magic.

[@lexi5215]

This is honestly my favorite version of this song. What an amazing group of performers!

[@knackik]

2:25 That dude killed it!

[@reeannabelle2657]

OMG yeah, he’s my favorite, did you notice during the rest of the performance when they’d pose he’d like 😘 and like do the hand thing, and it was BEAUTIFUL acting.

[@knackik]

@@reeannabelle2657 Omg I didn‘t even noticè this is way too blessed...!!!!

[@nimpha2761]

How does this have so little views tho? This is amazing

[@timcarter817]

It’s not the original lyrics

[@timcarter817]

@MollmollYt bc it isn’t authentic and so many people have seen it that they want to watch authentic pieces

[@SnailSandwich]

These guys show such personality and uniqueness in these characters

[@eejaypea]

Love it with the larger ensemble! Fantastic performance x

[@DMOrtmann]

I love this version of the inimitable, heartfelt, and hilarious number from Book of Mormon. Thank you!

[@JasonParkerStarbound]

Thanks David - it’s such a great song and the boys loved performing it. And we’re so happy we got the vests to work. 😀

[@DMOrtmann]

@@JasonParkerStarbound You are so welcome. A friend I shared this with was wondering how the vests were done and, even as a former actor, I explained that I didn't know how, because it appears seamless onstage.

[@JasonParkerStarbound]

@@DMOrtmann think a halter neck top with elastic stuffed down the front of their pants. It can pulled up over their head quickly.

[@DMOrtmann]

@@JasonParkerStarbound love! Thank you so much for sharing that.

[@sillyface6950]

@@DMOrtmann it is very smooth but I think the vests act more like aprons? So they don't have to out their arms though anything as it just goes over the head and then the lower part is fastened at the back somehow.

[@shrimspit21]

They ate this up actually

[@shannonsantoro6876]

That costume change though. #theatergoals

[@ChrisR-ne4kn]

Best number from the musical and this interpretation is really good.

[@MissGarland1986]

This performance was absolutely AMAZING!! Well done lads. 👏 The pink waistcoats were especially very well done.

[@wildduke8400]

This is INSANELY good

[@JasonParkerStarbound]

Thanks WD - we pride ourselves on guiding our cast towards a great end in only 12 days of workshops so appreciate the kind words. Check out our other Book of Mormon and our Hamilton covers.

[@JadeLH]

That was BEAUTIFUL.

[@lanorte1]

Absolutely fabulous! Great job, you crazy Mormons!

[@jasmines.6325]

love how one of the gay characters pants are tight leggings, its the little details💗

[@Purfunxion]

If I can go to either London or New York and do only two things, it's watch Book for Mormon and Hamilton live. I couldn't imagine a better time spendt

[@stiklius]

Saw Book of Mormon in Broadway recently and it was great, but this particular number pushed it over the edge and made it incredible. Sick performance.

[@gillianhendry8937]

Honestly I think this performance beats Broadway and West End. Amazing! Well done!

[@JasonParkerStarbound]

Thanks for the lovely compliment - the boys loved performing the number together. Check out our other Starbound Book of Mormon songs - and our Hamilton numbers.

[@AngrySkipperGC]

The Aussie Broadway tour of this was amazing.

[@lanorte1]

Brilliant show!

[@peterbillionaire]

Every one of them is so good, I thought this was the Broadway production.

[@JasonParkerStarbound]

Thanks - proud of our Starbound cast. Make sure you check out our other Starbound Book of Mormon songs.

[@emgoodluck416]

I love this sooo much omg - amazing !! I watched it sooo many times 😅😂

[@KT-sq2ml]

WOW!!! Just WOW!!! These guys are amazing - every one of them.

[@hyldskov]

Oh YES! KZbin-orgasme when you find something that just hits the spot. Sorry but I wish so often I could see the version of BOM I saw on west-end. I love this song. You nailed the choreography! Well done. But besides that, you are all talented. Hats of to the school for existing.

[@JasonParkerStarbound]

Glad you enjoyed our cover. Check out our other BOM covers.

[@ANightworkerslife]

Excellent job guys!! Loved every minute of it :)

[@johncallahan6635]

I saw this a few years ago and thought the vest thing was mind-boggling. You get a hint to how they did it here. This part brought down the house.

[@gisele_oumava2580]

This is how I forget my gay thoughts so I can hide them from my Mormon parents XD

[@Alinor24]

Turning them off or like the dimmer switch?

[@gisele_oumava2580]

@@Alinor24 dimmer switch

[@banjocash7767]

Incredible! What stars!!!;

[@JasonParkerStarbound]

They are all incredible kids aged 14 to 21. We have our 19tth Starbound coming up this January. Keep and eye out for more Starbound songs in January.

[@sushicourier]

I saw the OBC and this is just fantastic! Congrats boys. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@JasonParkerStarbound]

Thank you. Check out our other Book of Mormon covers and then our Hamilton songs.

[@TheSarahBackwards]

Omg this was delightful

[@UnrulyHousewife]

This is so good. Congratulations to all of you. ❤️

[@JasonParkerStarbound]

Thanks for watching - check out our other Book of Mormon covers.

[@yee3113]

謝謝博恩

[@foxxmulderxx]

Brillant, just as i remember it.

[@JasonParkerStarbound]

Thanks for watching, check out our other Book of Mormon covers and our Six and Hamilton covers. In fact check out all our Starbound songs - so much joy, talent and hard work.

[@Alinor24]

Wow. This is so good. o.O Why didn't I find it sooner?

[@jxd4309]

Lived it. Sad to say it's true. So true

[@surfaris6981]

From Italy......... I.LOVE.YOU..... ANYTHING ELSE!!!!

[@cherrybee95]

Nice, no dislikes good job you did well

[@cherrybee95]

TARNISHED!!!

[@harleytheapothecary7849]

@@cherrybee95 not anymore, lmao.

[@hugoeduardorimadapena6065]

So much talent at the stage!!!!!! Congrats!!!!

[@LuluStrecci]

Holy shit that was amazing!!!!!

[@jensensunnyhornbaker3583]

this lighting design is insanely amazing omg

[@SunnySky7]

Great version!!!

[@silverysnowfox]

Amazing!

[@JasonParkerStarbound]

Thanks - check out our other Book of Mormon numbers and some more of our Starbound songs.

[@robertemmett906]

They're all straight as arrows XD. So glad their heterosides have won XD. Can't wait to go see this again... ITS A NIFTY LITTLE MORMON TRICK

[@javier39951]

Such a great fun video to watch

[@slamdunk406]

I'm an active member of the church. Served a mission. I just wanna say nicely done! Great performance! Happy to take a joke! P.S. I invite all to read the Book of Mormon. 🙂

[@JasonParkerStarbound]

Thanks for the compliment BP. Check out our other Book of Mormon covers.

[@slamdunk406]

@@JasonParkerStarbound Will do!

[@gutsy7294]

Também sou um membro ativo, criado na igreja, achei uma excelente sátira

[@jarrettstewart1342]

Dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb

[@do-not-covet]

Thanks . I will

[@jeremyhillaryboob2384]

this was amazing! the original has to be my favorite, but the big group really adds to the performance

[@Fumi007]

Welp, I'm impressed!

[@stellaburnell7947]

Fabulous !

[@HunterPanoch]

This is so amazing

[@aliyahblidner]

fantastic!

[@cherubcherub1698]

this is excellent!

[@thetova6232]

Love this great advise I will try and do this too

[@josephmclaughlin814]

Well that’s fantastic.

[@J.Blazer]

"Turn it off!" Lights: *turn on *

[@petemk73]

Saw the London production and just wanted to see how the waistcoat gimmick was pulled off, but so glad I saw this interpretation.

[@JasonParkerStarbound]

Appreciate the kind words. Check out our other Book of Mormon covers. So much joy in this show’s songs.

[@zazmaniandevil_]

this is amazing 😭❤

[@JasonParkerStarbound]

Thanks - the boys loved performing it. Check out our other Starbound Book of Mormon numbers.

[@cyaninkling2638]

I *really* want to know how they got the vests on that fast!

[@JasonParkerStarbound]

Theatre magic...

[@xena7986]

I LOVE THISS!!!

[@thecelloguy4412]

I saw the original first but if I didnt and someone told me it was I wouldnt argue

[@Zythe]

Good job guys.

[@FatFiber8096]

That quick change

[@CollegeOfCuriostities]

Fantastic

[@ElizabethT45]

Fun choreography!

[@youngandbitter]

2:41 that pair in the back is killing me 💀💀💀

[@JasonParkerStarbound]

If you look at the entire back row they are very naughty people! 😁🤣😂

[@davecampbell2820]

Very well done. I don’t know much about choreography. Does the Kevin Price actor drift to the back because they put the strongest dancers in the front? Or because it’s not in his character’s nature to break into a dance?

[@abc12383641]

Who knew a song about homophobia could be so beautifully well done 🥲

[@rileym6328]

Bravo 👏

[@Lilz2020]

Well done 👍🏽

[@PlayzBlanston]

that kid is insanely good

[@dwightkurtschrute4941]

Has no one noticed that this is the exact same outfit Butters wears when he tap dances and accidentally kills a ton of people

[@MariaCortez24]

This is way to cute 🥰

[@gutsy7294]

Eu me pergunto como é o truque do Colete rosa

[@JasonParkerStarbound]

Um colete elástico de gola alta empurrava a frente de suas calças.

[@jaredwtaylor]

Steve Blade!!!

[@quinnartz]

the guy who's playing elder price is kinda😳😳🤭🤭

[@lockyevvv8276]

anyone else notice the blonde homie with the monster forehead?

[@clemclemclemclemcl]

that is a lot of mormons

[@JasonParkerStarbound]

Check out our Tomorrow is a Latter Day for even more Mormons making musical magic. 😂😬😀

[@alanvilasboas912]

3:45 this move is like a BTS thing

[@tomshea8382]

Calm down, guys.

[@davidhumphrey2593]

Does this make the Supreme Court proud today 😁😁😁

[@phantomcomentsgad7530]

🤣

[@skywardguy9081]

Yikes!😱

[@nilsemaribelcaceresgonzale8857]

super gay

[@bolykenobi]

Me

[@GoldenRetrievers4President]

I agree with you. It's great.

[@Yocarisfastlike]

Some of these guys don’t fit the Mormon description like the Asian and the guy with long hair .

[@heythere6389]

Unless you’re an actual Mormon can’t you just enjoy the theatre magic here? 😑 even then how about you go and perform as well as these guys…

[@lexibeaumont9589]

yk anyone can become a mormon tho right? they don’t discriminate anymore they just want converts. an asian can be mormon…sure it’s not very common but yes they can be. long hair? let’s say he just recently converted and he hasn’t gotten his hair cut yet. this is live theater and it’s an art. you have to treat it as such. saying an asian can’t play a mormon in the book of mormon (on broadway or community theater) is straight up discrimination. get over yourself

[@vegasprepperone]

Who is the actor that is being sung to at the beginning of turn it off?

[@JasonParkerStarbound]

Melbourne student (they're all performers aged 14 to 21) currently studying at the Victorian College of the Arts. Thanks for watching.

[@user-gf6gf2iy2k]

Brilliant!