Why I’ve been absent - I’m Starring in a Dutch Musical!!

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PLOT:
Act 1.
We find ourselves in a Canadian prison in 1927. Bishop Jean Bilodeau has come to give a "dying" man his last rites, however, he finds an old acquaintance instead. The prisoner in question, Simon, confronts him with tales of days gone by and his fellow inmates aid him in telling his story, the story of when they were young - before Simon was imprisoned.
We're taken back to Roberval, fifteen years prior and see young Simon and his close friend/lover Vallier de Tilly - an impoverished young French count who was left in Roberval by his father with his hopelessly romantic mother five years ago. They are sitting by the lake on a sunny afternoon, kissing. Simon goes back to the school early, but Vallier stays behind. He is confronted by young Jean Bilodeau, who's seen everything. He's seen them cuddle, kiss and he thinks it's wrong, disgusting and a sin. Vallier stands up to him and says it's nothing of the sort, it is love. Jean says he doesn't believe him, but Vallier reassures Jean that they are both in love. Vallier says he is sure Simon loves him too, because every time Simon gets upset, he doesn't know what to do with his love for Vallier and sets fire to one of the buildings in town. Vallier leaves and goes to join Simon back at school.
Simon and Vallier are rehearsing a play about the life of Saint Sebastian with the school director, Father Saint Michel. Father Saint Michel feels unappreciated by the school and town, because no one agrees with his artistic and new ideas. Young Jean plays a part in the play and was supposed to be there as well, so Father Saint Michel gets upset that young Jean is late and goes to fetch him. In his absence, Vallier and Simon are making fun of the ridiculous play, start teasing each other and end up kissing. Vallier asks Simon to say he loves him, Simon starts listing things he loves about Vallier, but never actually says "I love you". They get interrupted by Bishop Jean Bilodeau who says he's had enough.
Young Jean enters and confronts Simon.
[I'll finish the description soon]
00:00 Intro
01:39 Rehearsal Footage/Songs
05:30 Outro

[@TheChateauDiaries]

We’re just leaving the theatre now and it was AMAZING! I think I was more nervous than @Philip Janssen 😂 There wasn’t a dry eye in the house and I’m feeling very proud right now ❤️❤️❤️

[@RADIO-FREE-AMERICA]

This gives me hope for humanity!

[@elisa7881]

Bravo Philip!🧡

[@elisabethderu1817]

Wonderful!

[@joshspeed7794]

How thrilling to see your partner the star in a musical! Congrats Philip!

[@TreehuggerKay]

It looks like an incredible production!!

[@yvettekinchking8838]

You act you sing you sew. Multi talented. Wonderful 👏

[@jampuppy]

Wow Philip! What a voice you have! I’m sure it was an amazing musical!

[@annettebaker4357]

What a beautiful voice you have. Thank you for giving us a small peak at your play. While attending is not possible I give you all my support and congratulations! I enjoy your contribution at the Chateau also. Best wishes

[@maylisandepoulin3235]

It’s so cool to see this play that originated from my small part of the world (Quebec, Canada) now being played in a different language on the other side of the world. Congrats Philip! 😊

[@user-fk9eh7xu2f]

Both Stephanie and Philip have great voices..would be nice to see them sing together

[@sandywallace218]

Break a leg Phillip thanks for sharing how wonderful.

[@dansetzer1454]

Cyd here in the USA. Stella Adler once said..."The actor has to develop his body. The actor has to work on his voice. But the most important thing the actor has to work on is his mind." You have wonderful instincts and a gigantic heart. They will never let you down. Much success in this production and "cheers" to many more. 🎭

[@jadejohns3107]

Brilliant comment. Ditto.

[@kimberlykearney5677]

Congratulations Philip. Break a Leg !! Hope your play have a great run. We miss you on chateau diaries.

[@jeremyjohns6890]

This is amazing, well done Philip and best of luck for the show!

[@deanyaschempp]

I sure hope they film it. It looks fascinating, thank you for sharing this part of your life with us!

[@KMJCAN1313]

Phillip, the new type of man for young men to look up to. Well done.

[@deannp4196]

Thank you Philip for sharing these clips. What an amazing cast and amazing singing. Congratulations

[@jasperjavellana4454]

Thanks Philip for sharing this exciting experience in your life with us. 😃 😃 I’m very happy for you, that you get to achieve things you truly enjoy. 👍 For a gifted and talented person , who is also blessed with a very kind heart, I can see more great things in stored for you . 👍 I don’t speak Dutch, but I like the melody of the songs, and very interesting storyline. As they say in the theatre , “ Break a leg !!! “ 👍 👌 😃

[@trishradloff2421]

Thank you for sharing this special part of your life. It clearly brings you joy.

[@ericacole7102]

Your voice is beautiful. I think we all think of you as our family. Congratulations.

[@amandalevy1227]

Wonderful Philip!! Congrats.

[@alannagilmore8982]

Congratulations!! I can feel the enthusiasm and am so happy for you!

[@kmarch6630]

I'm so excited for you! Congratulations!!!!

[@clairecooper9931]

Great job Philip, you really are talented 🥂Did anyone else thing that one of the guys looked like a young Hugh Grant.

[@JD-kb5bq]

Thanks so much for sharing Philip, so Happy for you,CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! Hugs from Australia. Jo xx

[@Heidieqx]

Thanks for sharing Philip!! Best of luck to you, enjoy the journey!!!

[@SuperSunshinesue]

Congratulations Philip ....this is amazing. Love the middle song in this clip you made. Everyone is so proud of you...and rightly so by the looks of things !! wOW WEE!

[@paulineholder2072]

Thank you for showing us this!

[@marinaanais]

I wish I could have seen this in person. Your talent shines in so many areas, and this is no exception. Beautiful voice, great performance. Sending lots of love! ♥♥♥ PS: As someone who was born in Quebec and understands the whole oppressive Catholic culture, this play is especially interesting.

[@loriellamas515]

Wow, amazing! Congratulations, Philip!

[@hkoepfle]

Thanks for sharing! So good to hear from you. You are doing a fantastic job! Good luck!

[@sandywallace218]

Break a leg Phillip, thanks for sharing with us how wonderful

[@belesariius]

The lengths some people will go to to avoid gardening....;)

[@marianleblanc130]

Congratulations I wishing you a wonderful time . Thank you for sharing 😘🇨🇦

[@sherykirby2714]

Thank you for the description of you play and congratulations on the leading role. I wish you all the best! From IOWA USA

[@janhenry9733]

Thank you for sharing! I'm in the US so I won't be able to go but I was wondering since last Fall what you were working on. Great job! I'd like to hear more of your singing sometime.

[@rosewall782]

Philip wow what a voice. I’m so happy for you have a wonderful time. I wish I could see the play the clips are amazing. Best wishes, waiting to see your next vlog.

[@alisonmckenzie1415]

Wishing you the best of luck for your performances on stage. Enjoy Philip 👏👏.

[@mariak9727]

😍Exciting! I wish you and the whole cast much success!! 💕💕

[@jaedie]

Wow, what a blast from the past! I studied this play in my first year of university - it was a much beloved script by one of my profs who had directed a production with students the year prior. I'd be so curious to hear how a Quebecois play made it into the hands of a Dutch playwright and how it was adapted. The world seems to be very small sometimes!

[@Taraclellandjones]

Thank you for sharing this. I live in Edmonton Canada. I recognized the publication at the start of this video. Keep doing what you love my friend!

[@dianewetherill185]

Loved the songs! Well done, Philip!👍🥰

[@retiredlor]

Have a wonderful show Philip.

[@MamaVee50]

How exciting! Beautiful voices. 🌺

[@selinawilsonart]

Loved seeing this. Such a beautiful voice Philip. Bravo. Break a leg 💕👏👏

[@lm9991]

So much fun! It looks great. So happy for you! 💗

[@nancyalford8056]

So good to see and hear you, Philip🤠❤️

[@lorrainegatzke1048]

Congratulations Philip, absolutely beautiful voice.💖

[@janiceb6270]

I live in Canada so, thanks for the sneak peak since there's no way we'll get to your performance. Anyway, just want to send you best wishes for a fantastic weekend.

[@tarjavulto1809]

Congratulations Philip!!! So very well done! ❤️👍❤️ All the success to you and the musical!🤩❤️🌹⭐️🍸🍾🎭🎼❤️

[@maryallen6334]

Congratulations. So pleased you are happy; looking forward to seeing you back at Lalande

[@vincentlebeau1014]

Well done Philip, this is great!

[@lindalagarce8996]

Congrats! That’s exciting, wished I could see it! Hugs and love from Texas!

[@marcellejosephine9119]

Gefeliciteerd Philip!!! Het ziet er geweldig uit!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️

[@barbaramccarroll9540]

Wow Phillip, I have been watching the Chateau Diaries and came across this video of you singing. What an amazing voice

[@maryking4203]

You are wonderful, Phillip! Every success!

[@miajoyce11]

Thanks for the preview and your explanation. Good Luck!

[@lw7240]

Brilliant Philip congratulations I wish you all the best for the future xx ❤️

[@gabschasse600]

Philip - a good and happy run to you and all the company ! I am very proud and happy for you . ⭐

[@annettesharrock1236]

Break a leg Philip . Looks an amazing concept, what I have seen of what you showed the music and story fabulous. Nice to hear your lovely voice Philip xxx

[@derekmendelsohn3717]

The play looks fantastic & so do you on stage !! It's Wonderfull !!!!

[@sarahburton3110]

So awesome. How exciting!!!! Hope everything goes smoothly for you 👍🏻😊⭐️

[@jfs59nj]

Congratulations and break a leg! With the time difference you’re probably on stage now! Very exciting!

[@Teresafb1]

Congratulations !Philip and best wishes!

[@gillykemp]

So happy for you Philip, have fun and good luck x

[@hedgiecc]

This looks amazing, thanks for the update! Break a leg! xx

[@trinahayden747]

Very exciting indeed…So with that I could come to the Netherlands to se your performance…Hopefully one day …Live and congratulations….🥂🥂⭐️⭐️🥂🥂

[@marjorieguest9497]

Wow Phillip! Wish I was able to see this in person! Your amazing 🤩 good job 👏🏼

[@colleenbucholtz3310]

Thank you for sharing this with us. You are so talented, break a leg opening night. Would love to see more on this.

[@katharinatrub1338]

Congratulations dear Philippe! I Wish you the best of success with this musical !!

[@shelbycooper7504]

You are so full of talent Philip and I love seeing you and Stephanie together what a wonderful relationship you have

[@elizabethchevalier7740]

Bravo! Exciting to see what you have been getting up to!

[@veronicagreen6180]

Love it!I wish I could see it…good luck.. you voice is amazing.

[@marilynmiller8182]

Congratulations! So happy for you!

[@lizzybetbutt6040]

Huge congratulations and the very best of luck to you. What an extremely talented young man you are. Xxxx

[@gailstevens1275]

Amazing. Really nice to see something , that really relates to you personally,that you’re so talented in . 👏👏

[@mmeduplechin1577]

Wonderful news! I enjoyed the video and good to hear from you.

[@cremebrulee4759]

I think this is the first time I have heard you sing. What a lovely voice you have, and such talent! Congratulations on getting this part. The production looks wonderful, and the actors in the clips you showed all seemed very talented, too.

[@lynnralph8373]

How wonderful that you have an opportunity to show your artistic talents Philip. Enjoy, but please hurry back to Lalande when it is over, we miss you.

[@donnaflower6119]

Good luck Phillip, it looks wonderful and you are amazing 👏🏻

[@sydneycat9532]

New Subscriber here! You ABSOLUTELY look like a movie star! I am really enjoying your channel. I watch you on, "The Chateau Diaries" as well! FANTASTIC! ⭐⭐⭐💖

[@Kentuckygardengal]

I don’t know one word of Dutch but this is amazing. I would love to see this live. Congratulations, Phillip, on your success. Much love, Nancy

[@kassidyroseGnR]

You sound amazing! So much talent!

[@gregoryalexander8671]

Bravo Philip, It looks amazing just love what I've seen. Love to see you're other videos on shopping.

[@samanthabloggins1775]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@jazzsounds9076]

Wow....great 2 hear u doing so well.the play looks super interesting!! Well done..thanks 4 keeping us all updated!! Goodluck with it...j.uk x

[@rankinstudios5342]

Fabulous, Philip! Your voice, expressions and acting skills are 👏A-mazing!

[@stephaniewaters4931]

Oh my goodness! It sounds & looks wonderful! The singing is beautiful, even tho I don’t understand the language, the emotions definitely come through. Have a great time, I can tell you are enjoying it very much! Break a leg! 🥰

[@dees3179]

Congratulations. So pleased you are enjoying it. Looks like a good crew.

[@nt313]

Thanks so much for sharing for us who are too far away to come and see this. It and you look and sound amazing

[@deborahflaherty645]

Bravo Philip, congratulations!!🍾🥂

[@MsSuus]

Toi toi toi Philip! It looks wonderful! I can't wait to see it next month!

[@luisapattipeilohy4528]

Geweldig! Gefeliciteerd! 🥂😍

[@brislingerland3742]

Hoi Philip! Whatever you do, you do it for 100 %. Have a great weekend. The stage and the audience will love you. Tot ziens, Brigitte 🌷

[@Randy8923]

Congratulations! Sounds like very talented singers. Wishing you much success.

[@jeanninekalua9016]

Wonderful, and you have a beautiful voice!!

[@jenniferknowles2023]

You sound amazing in the play!! Congratulations 🎉👏

[@bonniebaxter7773]

Awesome! I hope you are having a great time! We miss you! I just came back from Paris…I understand the longing.

[@amandahiggins3672]

How fabulous! Congratulations Philip xo

[@dorisdanielsen3296]

We're so proud! What a talent!!

[@hellenashmore7734]

thank you for sharing this loved it

[@sandrakicklighter2735]

OMG, that was AMAZING, please share as much as you can here on KZbin. Since I am living in Los Angeles going to see this production isn't in the cards for me, but I am so thankful to see what you provided. I was particularly moved by the juxtaposition of the bleakness of the cell with the inspired hope of the dream of Paris.

[@susantaylor1359]

Congratulations! I am so happy and excited for you

[@randyfloyd560]

Congratulations! Wishing you much and continued success in all you do!