Something Rotten! - Summit High School - Spring 2023

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It's here, our Spring 2023 Production of Something Rotten! We hope you enjoy this fun-filled performance as much as we did. To see other SHS Productions here at Hilltopper Theatre, click here: / @hilltoppertheatre
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Scenes/Songs~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Welcome To the Renaissance - 0:00:37
God I Hate Shakespeare - 0:10:23
Right Hand Man - 0:19:04
A Musical! - 0:27:57
Black Death - 0:40:34
I Love the Way - 0:47:35
Will Power - 0:51:23
Bottom’s Gonna Be on Top - 1:09:02
Hard to be the Bard - 1:17:29
It’s Eggs - 1:23:58
We See the Light - 1:31:10
To Thine Own Self - 1:44:12
Something Rotten/Make an Omelet - 1:50:21
Welcome to America - 2:07:58
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Summit High School has been a prominent name in high school performing arts across New Jersey, the country, and the globe. We have been celebrated with countless honors from institutions such as Papermill Playhouse, Montclair State University, and the FRINGE Festival. We take pride in storytelling, sharing important messages, and learning valuable life lessons with each and every production.
We're a public high school located in Summit, New Jersey. All funding for our shows originates from ticket sales, fundraising, and the generosity of the Summit Performing Arts Resource Committee (SPARC) and Hilltopper Stage Productions. We don't receive any funding from the Summit Board of Education.
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We do not own anything. All rights reserved to:
Book by: Karey Kirkpartick & Jon O' Farrell
Music & Lyrics by: Wayne Kirkpatrick & Karey Kirkpatrick
Conceived by: Karey Kirkpatrick & Wayne Kirkpatrick
Something Rotten is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Filmed by SHS students Mia Aldape and Abby Rosen between March 1-4, 2023. Supervised and edited by SHS teacher Shane Kress. Proudly presented by Hilltopper State Productions, our 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

[@matthewkrunnfusz5335]

Everyone in this show was really talented but let’s take a minute to appreciate the comedic masterpiece that was Lord Clapham

[@ali-wf7gq]

omg it is so refreshing to watch a real performance where you can tell everyone is so passionate about what they are doing and dont seem miserable.. love it

[@thatoneweirdtylerguy]

I believe it is pronounced, misérable

[@ultimateships]

@@thatoneweirdtylerguythis made me chuckle

[@lenniedavis1294]

@@thatoneweirdtylerguy lol perfect!

[@christinavigorandmoxie]

What in the actual?! This is high school? I only wish we had the drama department they do, the orchestra, the dancing, the guys who actually were willing to be in the plays and more! Fantastic!

[@KT-sq2ml]

It takes a “village” and that means parents speaking up and demanding an Arts program at their child’s schools. Also needs people to speak up and demand equity in the way FUNDS are spent by local school districts. As we all know, SPORTS are handed money hand over fist. Always has been that way and (sadly) always will UNLESS students and parents act with their votes, and their voices, demanding equity and money for the arts programs at their local schools.

[@lgnmsclrecordings]

Its a performing arts shool too

[@ccshorts8613]

@@lgnmsclrecordingsit’s actually not it’s a public high school who gets no funding from their school board 😊

[@xivonochabalala]

this had no business being so good. Thought i was in a broadway theatre

[@graciekamp3821]

Honey wake up, new Summit High School show just dropped

[@TheApoke]

How the heck does a highschool has the budget for this?? This is straight up broadway quality holy crap

[@bp2608]

But it's not just the budget. It's the talent of director, music directors, choreo who have built a program. And as to budget, I suspect it is a choice by the admin and trustees. Many other schools throw much more money at football, so no reason why a school can't choose to do it for the arts.

[@ben_schachne]

Yeah we actually aren’t funded by the school (that all goes to sports). We get everything from fundraisers, tickets, and SPARC which is a parent run organization!

[@amazinggrace5692]

Is this a high school for the arts?

[@a_mystical_potato4325]

@@amazinggrace5692 Nope, it's a normal high school

[@garcegarcegarce]

hair and makeup ate. i wonder who did beas wig change at the end. really impressive.

[@c0brah2OO2]

Absolutely blown away always wanted to see a proshot version of something rotten and if the actors didn’t look as young I’d swear this was a broadway production not a high school one.

[@GeekZone210]

Viewing other Something Rotten school productions, this one is certainly carried by the actors and the direction is more grounded and raw. While some things aren't perfect, this manages to have the most heart due to the performances. This school has some great student actors that I hope find success in their futures.

[@lenniedavis1294]

We gotta give props to the people behind the cameras! They did an amazing job! So did the orchestra! Ugh this was so good! Ive watched this multiple times already.

[@mylesm.5147]

Yeah especially the best (only) trombone player, he was sooooo good (it's me)

[@sarahgillan7593]

im obsessed with that one curly haired ensemble guy

[@ben_schachne]

Omg me too! (He’s me - thank you lol)

[@sarahwalsh1234]

omg me too! (I'm his gf😂)

[@lenniedavis1294]

@@sarahwalsh1234 Thanks a lot you just broke every gay kid's heart! lol Kidding! But no he is extremely cute and one of the best cast members.

[@lilybethkuhn9650]

Can we give it up for the girl who played Nostradamus?! She made me crack up especially when she was getting ready to see the future!

[@lenniedavis1294]

Hefziba Campos is her name. I loved her!

[@kittiecandy747]

she's ICONIC

[@honeyhoney6920]

She was incredible!!

[@BAHAHHAHALAMAOSHBESH]

SUMMIT HIGH SCHOOL DROPPED A NEW SHOW GUYS OMG SO EXCITED.

[@raincloud5309]

Haha yeah

[@ultimateships]

holy crap this was genuinely the best performance i’ve seen by far. i would argue that some parts were better than (bootleg versions) of the Original Cast Broadway performance! i also love how these young actors added their own take on segments of dialog and song! this was outstanding!

[@mr_fahrenheight1728]

Just got cast as Shakespeare in my local theater, here for inspiration!

[@mroz123]

What a great play. I enjoyed this so much more than the original Broadway play. It is much more cheerful and chemistry between actors is so much better in my eyes. Especially Bea completely elevated the character with her sassiness and Nostradamus is finally eccentric like someone who sees the future should be :D. Really an awesome job.

[@bensilberman4912]

Absolutely blown away!! This production was spectacular! BRAVO!! 👏🏻

[@KristinKirkland-k6w]

So, so impressed by this production especially by a HS cast! Well done, all!

[@cassius-v1g]

i love that part of of hard to be the bard

[@chaunceyariyan2626]

idk if I've ever really commented on a YT vid before, but this is so good. Love the choice of musical and everyone is legit so good in it

[@kattyanimations]

Fr

[@monster0622]

Just stumbled on this since my daughters middle school is doing SRJr next year and this is AMAZING! Bravo!!!!!

[@cormorantcolors]

Brother Jeremiah killed it omggggg 😭😭

[@bandysc]

Absolutely phenomenal! You really can't tell this is a high school production. Keep up great job and I hope to see the actors on Broadway in few years :)

[@s.kozaku2913]

I wish this production had more recognition. It is absolutely fantastic! congratulations to everyone involved in it ❤

[@kittiecandy747]

PORTIA IS SO BOUNCY AND CUTE

[@KileyOdessi]

New hobby is binge watching musicals

[@HilltopperTheatre]

Well you can binge watch all of our shows!

[@LucasHendrickson]

BRAVO! Superfan of "Something Rotten!" and y'all absolutely killed it! Kudos to everyone involved...and I mean everyone! What a fantastic production.

[@kittiecandy747]

I LOVE the wings on the back of Will's jacket

[@kittiecandy747]

the LIFE that each one of them breathes into it is impeccable

[@kittiecandy747]

yall ATE. THIS. UP.

[@GeorgeRobbinsgydion]

Everyone involved in this production should be very proud. this was so enjoyable to watch and ALL of the actors did an amazing job. I keep watching this over and over cause I so enjoy it. watching it makes me feel happy. I hope everyone in this production stays in the theater cause you all are amazing

[@gooner1ization]

If this is genuinely one school, i don't know they do it. I've been very lucky to perform at a very high level and in groups when I was younger With people like Andrew Clutterbuck {Lincoln} and Tom Payne plus Indira Varma and Sarah Lane, But this school keeps churning out new talent after talent. I have to send congrats from the Uk. Looking forward to little shop of horrors. Andy Lincoln played Seymore in his youth.

[@briancarter9098]

I was hooked at the opening number. Refreshing to see top quality work / recording on this platform.

[@jaeberlin]

MY FIRST HIGH SCHOOL SHOW I SAW LIVE‼️ I loved it so much an I’m so sad to see the seniors go, you did absolutely amazing. (Shout out to Matt as Shakespeare… wish you signed my year book…Also Zach..ILL MISS YOU GUYS⚰️⚰️😭)

[@HenryEmily-gg4ni]

My middle school is doing the junior version, I got Nick.

[@HenryEmily-gg4ni]

But we have to do it in the school gym💀

[@kittiecandy747]

i am LOVING THIS

[@abbyrosen4364]

whoever assistant directed this show was probably really cool and hot and funny

[@mylesm.5147]

And the trombone player, he was sooooooo good and probably really cool and pretty and funny and talented so

[@imogenignatiuk1554]

PLEASE you guys were in it. So me and a friends just watched it (brilliant show, best version we've seen, including ours)

[@imogenignatiuk1554]

Can you PLEASE tell us who the man who played Peter and Francis bacon is. He is the cutiest patootiest we have ever seen please........ we are begging.

[@mylesm.5147]

@@imogenignatiuk1554 LMAO His name is Ben, its in the credits, you should watch this years musical, it was 2 weeks ago so it should be posted soon, he plays a more main character there

[@rebecca6119]

@@imogenignatiuk1554 hey I'm also from this school! - thats @Ben_Schachne (he has a wonderful girlfriend who played Bea)

[@keithjohnson1931]

This production was amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great Job to the Cast !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lenniedavis1294]

Hefziba Campos was the best Nostradamus! She was awesome!!

[@psycoticcinnomonbun1804]

Hair and makeup team ate!

[@danielhua8964]

Oh my god, this is going to be so good! I love SR and and am really looking forward to watch your take on it!

[@y.whynot4772]

I loved!!! They are all very talented!

[@felixdiaz3]

I loved the performance of the Soothsayer.

[@honeyhoney6920]

Aw this is such a brilliant production!! You can clearly see how everyone's putting 100% into their roles, whether they be large or small. I'm sincerely impressed!!! Amazing work to everyone!!! Had a smile on my face throughout and it truly felt like re-experiencing a musical I loved before. Bravo! ❤

[@darriendastar3941]

That was tremendous. Over the years, I've spent a lot of money in the West End and on Broadway to see far worse productions of musicals. From the costumes to the choreography to the direction to the performances - there wasn't a duff note anywhere. Just a constant whirl of wit, laughs and infectous fun. It was tremendous.

[@brendanreid7907]

Just to let everyone know the 2024 musical is anything goes going to see it march 2nd

[@mylesm.5147]

What did you think?

[@HilltopperTheatre]

You can find out for yourself tomorrow at 6 pm!

[@lenniedavis1294]

Also Evan is amazing!

[@kittiecandy747]

i LOVE THE SOOTHSAYER

[@imogenignatiuk1554]

ATE

[@toddbranowitz9136]

I love this show! Especially the succulent little number in the middle where the Shakespeare one talked about how he was a hard bard!!!! Good overall, could use a little more of the most intimidating senior. Good luck with your fall musical! - Todd Klein Branowitz

[@matthecker4980]

Thank you so much!!!!!

[@EdmundWollow]

My school is performing this musical in the spring!

[@Frulas]

THIS WAS AMAZING OMG

[@worldofty]

This is awesome

[@1evonvielen]

This is phenomenal ❤

[@cassius-v1g]

38:00 dont mind me im just bookmarking my favorite pun in the musical loll

[@anonymoususer12345-o]

Another amazing production from Summit High School! The entire cast are really so talented the orchestra too! But Nostradamus, Nigel, Bea and Shakespeare aren't getting enough credit!

[@em.marlin]

This is high school? This is incredible! Anyways, I'm going to see what other plays have been posted here as soon as I'm done binging this.

[@brisaguerra5110]

Please post the full production of Mamma Mia 😢

[@ben_schachne]

It’s on the channel!

[@brisaguerra5110]

@@ben_schachne it’s not it got taken down

[@ben_schachne]

@@brisaguerra5110oh no you’re right!

[@lenniedavis1294]

OMG it was taken down. It was one of my favs.

[@kittiecandy747]

great shylock

[@lilybethkuhn9650]

My school did this in the spring too! We were Hampton!

[@kinoro4675]

I CANT WAIT!

[@GeekZone210]

Do It With Love is the best choreographed part of this production.

[@BrotherhoodofSteelRecruiter]

The girl I like and have been texting recommended this and now I’ve liked her more than ever Edit: she hates talking to me now Edit: she’s gay Edit: she is seeing some girl named Avery

[@loolahthepuzzling]

HI SARAH you told me to watch this once it drops and this is proof that i am here :D (also you slayed as always and look AMAZING)

[@raincloud5309]

Hi

[@galectea5794]

painfully waiting for anything goes

[@HilltopperTheatre]

I would check our page tomorrow at 6 PM...*wink wink*

[@bp2608]

Does this school offer a robust dance class during school time (like as part of PE class?) Most teens learn to dance in after school private dance studios. Bravo to the dancers, which usually means many schools have very few kids who actually dance (cheer type dance does not count in my opinion.)

[@ben_schachne]

We literally have no dancing classes and barely any of us take dance outside of school lol. This is all the result of our choreographer and dance captains!!

[@adelaide-n6k]

24:56

[@maryhelenp]

COSTUMES?!?!?!?!!!

[@mrcblaser]

I am so judgmental of high school productions (and no, I don’t have children) and these kids are wonderful. Just stumbled across them on KZbin and searching for more. Don’t always like the shows themselves (Something Rotten is horrible drivel) but they do a wonderful job.

[@KT-sq2ml]

In defense of this “horrible drivel” you must keep in mind that high school theater programs must choose shows which they have the talent for and interest in from the students. While some theatergoers may prefer Shaw or Shakespeare over what you refer to as “drivel,” kids aged 14 to 18 may not have an appreciation for that (yet). High school directors are forced to choose shows which will showcase the talent they know they have available and also must choose fare that students view as fun and entertaining and WANT to be up on that stage and spending hours upon hours of rehearsal etc. And then there is the audience to consider as well. These productions are predominately going to be seen by family and friends and the school population. It’s not as easy to sell tickets to The Crucible as it may be for a musical. Don’t get me wrong - I’m not saying that school theater programs (if they even exist - which at MANY American high schools they do not) shouldn’t introduce students and the community to “classics” or dramatic works rather than musicals, but a huge factor is choosing the “right” show for the student performers the school has and also something that has a large cast (most plays/dramas do not) and which the parents would find entertaining.

[@ovalette]

where is mamma mia???

[@HilltopperTheatre]

Sadly it was taken down due to copyright, but we’ll look into reposting it!

[@rosiegaeta3231]

that sad little egg is rlly sad

[@matthewkrunnfusz5335]

Tbh she is soooo talented

[@Ella-jy7cv]

no honestly she wasn’t sad enough

[@rosiegaeta3231]

@@Ella-jy7cv hater. jealous. quitter.

[@matthewlameo9666]

Disappointed

[@nicholasfenelus9653]

It’s almost like she’s actually a sad little egg

[@ErenYeager-104]

1:54:14 omelette alto

[@ErenYeager-104]

1:56:24

[@GeekZone210]

?

[@izzycuriale1871]

That girl on the right in the kick line with the bun needs to learn to point her feet 35:10

[@miahamann3183]

You tell ‘em sis’!

[@jshartman]

How have you gotten away with posting this on KZbin? MTI’s steaming licensing agreements do not include posting on KZbin and other social media. You are running the risk of getting fined and having future licensing denied.

[@thecharchive1020]

Me when i think i eat

[@bp2608]

MTI seems to have given up trying to stop shows being posted on KZbin, there are seemingly thousands of different musicals fully posted. Perhaps MTI figures it is good publicity for schools in choosing their shows.@@thecharchive1020

[@BB-bx4dp]

Wow, really classy, having underage teenagers play characters making lascivious jokes and crude gestures...and this was approved by at least one adult working in the school. Not creepy/ borderline you-know-what at all...

[@matthewkrunnfusz5335]

Nah it was fun lmao