Miss Saigon Live- The Heat is On in Saigon

[@emilylawson9676]

As a fellow Catholic high school theatre student I am always impressed by how well you censor these sensual scenes while still convening the goal of the scene and information the audience gets from the scene.

[@Frozenflutter]

ok boomer

[@marissaburdock6550]

This is a Catholic high school??

[@collin3987]

@@marissaburdock6550 not Catholic, just a Christian school

[@rondameravella2885]

@@Frozenflutter *high school* theatre student. Nothing born in the '40s-'60s about that

[@elijahculper5522]

I’m also Catholic and a theatre nerd. But I’ve gotta disagree with you on the censorship thing. I think it’s kinda the worst of all worlds. It muddles the plot of the show and sanitizes the historical period it represents. I don’t think that benefits the audience. And it traffics in innuendo and kinda glamorizes what was going on-especially as the critique of American involvement in Vietnam is undermined by the decision to censor out the worst bits about what we did there. I know it’s gonna sound cringey, but part of me feels like that’s bringing scandal on the Church. I’m all for a jarring, upsetting, uncensored production of Miss Saigon that pulls no punches and is performed by a secular theatre company. It’s a good show and it has something powerful to say about ethics and morality and I’d encourage mature adults to go see it. And I’m all for family friendly theatre at Catholic schools. These kids are phenomenal performers and I’m a big fan of a lot of the shows they’ve put on KZbin. But if you’re performing a show as a Catholic organization, I don’t think Miss Saigon is a good choice. There are tons of great shows that are a lot less…delicate than Miss Saigon. And I think shows with safer, less disturbing themes are better when you’re involving children or associating the production with the Church.

[@Wiggly_Duder]

Oh my goodness Aubee’s voice is so beautiful! 😍 Really excited for what’s up next :)

[@BCE42906]

This is a very admirable attempt at doing Miss Siagon at a Christian School.

[@supaspiffy]

Oh that explains so much…

[@detectivefiction3701]

Well, it's actually the version of Miss Saigon made for high schools in general, not just Christian ones ("Miss Saigon: High School Edition"). I don't think many high schools would allow the original racy lyrics and dancing!

[@BCE42906]

@@detectivefiction3701 you'd be surprised. I've sent a version of it with everything but the f bomb done at a high school

[@leefriedman3067]

Watch their version of 2017/18? Les mis master of the house…that’s a christian version

[@BCE42906]

@@leefriedman3067 I've seen it. I'd make a contention that they should have left some of the language in Master of the House. I'm an evangelical Christian, so I'll explain. Les Miserables is a Christian story, with strong Christian themes throughout the story. The Therdineir's are representing atheists in the show. For atheists, morality is relative, therefore the behavior of the characters as written portrays that worldview perfectly. In context, their use of vulgar language and poor behavior, in that context is quite accurate.

[@SDRob01]

We all knew "We should get drunk and get laid" wasn't going to make the cut. But BRAVO, brilliant scene and show! 👍

[@Itstonytime77]

I’m mostly impressed by the full orchestra and NO squeaking trumpets!

[@corvus1374]

Nice camera work getting Kim and Chris in the same shot there.

[@josnow289]

Aubee is like “ OMG IM SHOOK!” Can u. Ask how they keep a straight face? I can’t even one!

[@michellemuir2249]

She’s on Instagram if you want to find her and talk to her.

[@melissanielson1513]

Thay all did a great job singing.

[@dreamwinger]

I just watched every cut. So beautiful!

[@MjYosh]

The engineer is so different and im kinda into it. Nice, soft, but with a slight creepiness.

[@elizabethcortez3901]

this is a Vietnam story what ?

[@tylersimpson1351]

Elizabeth Cortez don’t even get me started 😂

[@yuh8946]

@@tylersimpson1351 oh please get started

[@publius8945]

Elizabeth Cortez This is about the Vietnam War, starting right before the Fall of Saigon when Nixon pulled all U.S. troops during Vietnamization. The musical then progresses to about 3 years after. Look a synopsis online for the plot.

[@urthtvbyjess]

@@publius8945 Yes, but the thing is that it's less immersive due to the fact that it's extremely censored and that the cast of the Vietnamese characters aren't of matching race or ethnicity which is fundamental for Miss Saigon. After all, the show's about a Vietnamese Bargirl/Prostitute and due to the factors I have explained, it makes it feel less like Vietnam and it's hard for the audience to think of it and miss a lot of points.

[@jamesturrall7418]

amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@squeakyz4787]

What is TKA? An amazing Broadway incubator school? Fantastic talent!!

[@catherinen4901]

Okay... I must be having Deja Vu! I just came from watching The Hunchback of Notre Dame. This is a big jump from 1482 to the 1970's. First, look I recognized them from THOND. If only Kylier was the main male character then you could say Frollo finally got his Esmerelda. Or the guy who played Quasimodo could have gotten Esmerelda.

[@johnpeter2762]

THE HEAT IS ON MISS SAIGON [Americans] The heat is on in Saigon The heat is hotter 'n' hell One of these slits here will be Miss Saigon God, the tension is high, not to mention the smell The heat is on in Saigon ~Estevez(a marine) Is there a war going on? [Americans] Don't ask, I ain't gonna tell •Engineer Monsieur Chris, Monsieur John. You've come to fight in saigon. •John I've got to cheer up my friend As a last souvenir •Chris I love you pal but no thanks Let's get out of here [Americans] The heat is on in Saigon •John But till they tell us we're gone Lets watch the girls at the dance •Chris You can't buy me a beer •Engineer Showtime! •Mimi Listen to me I seek for the eye •Yvette You will enjoy we're a sight for you guys? •Mimi, Yvonne, Yvette, Kim, Gigi Look from behind, we'll knock out your eyes •Yvonne I'll show you: my special trophy of war •Mimi For a marine, I'll show more [Americans] You won't get up off the floor The heat is on in Saigon Don't tell me I'm reassigned, and its thrill in my eyes Tonight I'm out of my mind, not to mention ten bucks •Engineer Miss Gigi Van Trahn! •Gigi If you're looking for someone's romance Spin me around and give me a dance Tonight might be your very last chance I'll show you, we will make magic, Cheri •Engineer You'll buy more tickets from me •Engineer & Gigi Don't even think its for free Now make waiver something fresh from the jungle, Kim! •Kim I'm Seventeen and I'm new here today The village I come from seems so far away All of the girls know much more what to say But I know, I'm so much more than you see A Million Dreams are in me •Chris Talk to me John, who is she? [Americans] The Cong is tight'ning the noose Is it a week or a day or an hour that we got? Tonight could be out last shot, got to put it to use [All Including Girls] Tonight I bet that you and I would get along Forget about the threat, forget the Vi-et Cong [All Men] Mimi, Gigi, Yvette, or Yvonne Gonna buy me a beer, and elect Miss Saigon •Engineer Yvonne, Yvette, Mimi, Kim, Gigi (Gigi wins miss saigon title) Attention, s'il vous plait! By popular demand Miss Gigi Van Tranh Is elected Miss Siagon! •Americans The heat is on in Saigon And things are not going well But still at midnight the party goes on A good-bye party in hell •Engineer And now who wins her? •Gigi Number 69

[@AirTravel415]

why did they change some lyrics?

[@johnpeter2762]

@@AirTravel415 might be because they created a different minus 1 to the song

[@detectivefiction3701]

Because this is the version written for high schools to perform.

[@bellarose9971]

You guys should do A Tale of Two Cities by Jill Santoriello :-D PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!

[@sharptanmad]

カッコよすぎな？

[@erinclark4803]

Is this the school version?

[@humzakhan8040]

Yes.