Jekyll & Hyde Live- Dangerous Game (2020)

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TKA’s Smith Family Conservatory of the Arts, a two-time American High School Theatre Festival award-winning fine arts program recently produced "Jekyll & Hyde" featuring Gregorio Umana in the leading role. The Smith Conservatory is led by Mr. David Snyder (Artistic Director, Musical Theater, Department Chair), Mr. Nathaniel Adams (Director of Vocal Arts), Mrs. Cathy Higgins (Director of Dance- Ballet, Tap, Modern and Jazz), Mr. Douglas Gawriljuk (Dance- Ballet and Modern), Mrs. Heidi Martin (Theatre Arts), Mr. Brad Majzner (Stagecraft & Technical Director), Mr. Wes Lowe (Director of Instrumental Arts), Mrs. Stephenie Grasso (Instrumental Arts) Mr. Patrick Clifford (Instrumental Arts Strings), Mr. Austin Parenti (Media Arts Director), Mrs. Mary McCarty (Media Arts), Mrs. Laura McFaden (Visual Art), Mrs. Virginia Nucci (Visual Arts), and Mrs. Robin Phillips (Instrumental Arts Piano).
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[@aviatoons2760]

The shivering in her voice at the beginning is incredible, she sounds legitimately afraid! And changing the lines a bit made all the difference, it gives a completely different feeling at the end than the last performance!

[@JadeTierra14]

Gregorio’s voice had matured so much since the last production. His notes are so polished and natural, he sings so effortlessly! Bravo!

[@caitlintan49]

Gregorio has grown into the role very well. His actions are more intentional (even more than before!) and his voice and facial expressions have more malice in it. And Lucy's internal conflict is externalized so well! Olivia takes this interplay between fear and desire and makes it her own. Watching this makes me genuinely afraid for her. I didn't realize I've been holding my breath through all this until the end. I love this interpretation!

[@suzannerider9460]

Caitlin Tan I agree with you on every aspect of what you wrote. You can see the malicious intent in Hyde more than the previous version. His nuances are a lot more defined, such as when he holds Lucy and takes her up the stairs.

[@suzannerider9460]

I think that this is the best version of this on KZbin.

[@frostylunetta]

The best version of Jekyll and Hyde’s Dangerous Game (😅how could Olivia still sing and act so well with a babe like Gregorio so intimate with her here)?

[@Zeleiah]

I don't think I could be more impressed by other productions than this academy stages. To be that young and talented, those kids must have got smacked with the tree branch of talent!

[@thespianatheart]

Abigail Mortensen absolutely!

[@olgabirchette2811]

😭😭🤣😭🤣😭😭

[@kyrandow]

"it's a sin with no name" you mean lust? "fighting feelings I can't define" you mean l u s t ?

[@publius8945]

Their relationship is semi-complicated. Have you read the book/know about their background?

[@kyrandow]

@@publius8945 oh yeah, I'm just poking fun of the word choice

[@gizemgonenc5342]

@@publius8945 Hey, about that actually, I read the book a few years ago, and I don’t remember the female characters at all. There was Jekyll/Hyde, Utterson, and another colleague of Jekyll that I can’t remember his name, as main characters. Am I missing something that’s really obvious? Are the female characters some creative liberties the writers of the musical took to make it more interesting? Or like do these characters actually exist in like a different version of the story?

[@esteraulrich-oltean2162]

@@gizemgonenc5342 yeah the female characters aren't in the original book. I don't know if they were added just for the musical or whether the musical took inspiration from somewhere else for them though

[@suzannerider9460]

Lucy doesn't feature in the book. She was created especially for the musical.

[@paulinadiaz8745]

Can we please talk about how much I would have enjoyed attending this academy when I was younger?

[@suzannerider9460]

There should be more schools like this in the UK. There are some very talented young people who are good enough to do this.

[@milliejay1451]

@@suzannerider9460 there’s quite a few performing arts schools in the UK

[@CindersSpot]

I get the feeling from these videos it is very competitive and a couple actors get the leads every time. Doesn't look like it is as fun for the rest. I'm very glad my love for performing wasn't punched out of me at a very young age by being made to perform at a very high level like this and to compete with my peers. That would have killed me, although I know not everyone is like me. Some people would thrive in these situations, it just isn't for me. These people produce very high quality art, which is why I watch their videos. But it makes me sad to always see the same people in the leading roles. They're a school, shouldn't their focus be on giving everyone an equal opportunity to learn and grow instead of on making good art? Again, feel free to disagree, I know not everyone has my opinions on education, I just wanted to share that it may not be as good as it looks to outsiders. As a kid I wanted to go to a school like this to, and in hindsight I'm very glad my parents didn't let me.

[@katiegoss1684]

This is definitely giving me phantom chills. Olivia and Gregorio sound fearfull and seductive in this. Well done!

[@ashleyhaas8344]

"And the angels proclaim" at the end of the song is stunning. I love it!

[@agirl4996]

Why isn’t anyone talking about how amazing Lucy was! She was soooo good!

[@suzannerider9460]

I love the symbolism of this scene. The lighting of this scene works to contrast the difference between the male and female actors on stage. For example, the male is in the shadows, while the female is in the light. The height difference between the two is another reason why I love this scene. It's a great way of showing the male character as being in control of the woman. His movements are more powerful than the woman, especially when gets thrown across the balcony. His voice is more clear than in the previous production. The tone of his voice changes alongside the character. For example, the actor, when he's playing Jekyll, sings in a tenor voice and has more of an Italian accent. When he is Hyde, he goes back to his natural accent and has a baritone voice.

[@darkdancer2008]

THIS. IS. HOW. YOU. DO. THIS. SONG! 😱🙌🏽. The singing and acting literally had me in awe!

[@suzannerider9460]

You can see the balance between the tension and the attraction in this scene.

[@winchester_deanna7539]

This song has "the point of no return" from the POTO vibes... And I like it... 😏

[@Zeleiah]

That was the first thought I had! I guess my brain is stuck in the era of musicals I grew up with haha 😂

[@marialeonor9171]

This! And reading this, makes me want so much more see him as the Phantom someday 😂👌 The way he grabs her in the end of the number tho : so sexy 😏🤭

[@winchester_deanna7539]

@@marialeonor9171 I totally agree with you on that

[@thespianatheart]

Yes! I’m positive he would be an AMAZING phantom

[@Zeleiah]

His voice reminds me of Ramin Karimloo

[@suzannerider9460]

The fact that his voice is lower than it was in 2016, only makes it better.

[@miafine2584]

She's stunning! Both of them are :)

[@frostylunetta]

This Edward Hyde is amazing 🤩 I love that he pulls Lucy close at the last word (unlike most productions when Lucy pushes Hyde away)

[@suzannerider9460]

He was 21 when this was done earlier on this year and 17 in the 2016 production.

[@lizaschwab]

Her first notes gave me goosebumps

[@suzannerider9460]

I actually get scared for Lucy at this point. I know that she is acting, but she is so convincing as someone who is genuinely frightened.

[@keelyhardin]

It's breathtaking every time. Chills.

[@keelyhardin]

In the 2014 production the way he lured her up the stair case wasn't nearly as threatening and persuasive. This one... Is just perfection. He has mastered every motion. Every note. Truly the master of the Jekyll/Hyde role.

[@marialeonor9171]

YEEEEEEEEES!!!! I was so excited for this one, is my favorite song of the musical!!!! Edit : 1- I feel so jealous of her on this number tho 👌😂 2- Now I don't know if I'm getting a crush on Jekyll or on Mr. Hyde.

[@hcarnagey6226]

Maybe it’s okay to say you have a crush on both of them, since they are the same person.

[@fatuusdottore]

Why not both?

[@frostylunetta]

I have a huge crush on both Gregorio's Jekyll and Hyde

[@amieperkins4933]

yes.

[@Jalugi1395]

They both have incredibly good and strong voices that complement each other very well. It's especially impressive given how young they both are.

[@kaylaheafey5888]

Gregorio and Olivia are perfect together❤️👏🏻

[@suzannerider9460]

I think that this is when Lucy knows that Hyde and Jekyll are the same person. I also think it is Hyde from the start especially after "a darker dream".

[@suzannerider9460]

The use of stringed instruments (as used in the piece), is used to create a sense of danger and suspense. Bernard Herman uses this to brilliant effect in "Psycho". It is also used to make a scene more tense and suggest that a person is a murderous psychopath.

[@weronkakulak]

OH GOD I am absolutely in love with this version

[@bobhourigan7626]

These kids are so talented. Thank you so much for these postings.

[@ashleyhaas8344]

Gregorio and Olivia ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@LadyGreensleeves33]

The way this song is done is really telling of the quality of the production, and this is amazing.

[@wandcollector5411]

These actors are really pros.

[@falonekd2155]

Love it!!! and I'm waiting for In his eyes.

[@anastasiabyheart]

I actually believe that was released an hour ago, if I'm not mistaken.

[@crobrazilac]

Wow, just wow.both of them.❤

[@yuri-chan5956]

So cool that he is doing the same role as before. Would’ve been cool if the other Lucy played the role again

[@suzannerider9460]

I think that the costume department should get some credit. The clothes that each character were popular during Queen Victoria!s reign, where the story was written and set.

[@aridelacruz7183]

What toxic choice of men I have 🥴🥴🥴

[@Emily_Grace_Barnes]

Ari dela Cruz I understand you

[@LadyMabbly]

That makes two of us

[@edwardhyde9692]

You like Hyde? I might arrange a conversation with him for you

[@fatuusdottore]

Same lmao, at least with fictional men. Oh well.

[@fatuusdottore]

@@edwardhyde9692 Yes. 😍

[@VintageBohemian21]

Been waiting for this one! 😍😍😍 my favorite song!

[@freshair2621]

This is the best “dangerous games” performance I’ve ever seen.

[@angelsimpson8235]

WOW, she is talented! This is probably my favorite version of Lucy. She shows the fear and lust so so clearly.

[@sbg123]

I love this song and this is the best version I’ve seen and heard. I also love the camera work, but it would be even better if the shots stayed close so we don’t miss their facial expressions. I’ve just learned of kings academy from browsing KZbin and I’m blown away by their professionalism.

[@annaoffive]

I love seeing how much Gregorio grew as an actor/singer. I was lowkey afraid for Lucy too!

[@anisai4ka885]

Какие прекрасные, чистые голоса!!

[@briansounalath]

This was pretty good for high schoolers. Hope these kiddos go to a good conservatory.

[@strwbrrymentos2225]

* to the tune of sesame street * can someone tell me how to get, how to get iNtO tHiS sChOoL?!

[@kimberlymichelle1188]

LOVE this! Both of them are so talented

[@thenerdyeel3092]

I'm gonna say it. These 2 are just as good as Linda And Robert.

[@frostylunetta]

Even much better

[@jessicaruizcollazo2372]

​@@frostylunettaAlright that's a bit much

[@lystelle]

YESSS I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@wsddrama8735]

AMAZING PERIOD...and A HIGH SCHOOL??????????? awesome.

[@ladyspades7533]

Why am I just now finding out about this?

[@suzannerider9460]

Better than the 2016 version in my opinion.

[@celtgirl7791]

Have to agree the girl who played Lucy in 2016 was good but Olivia is even better

[@frostylunetta]

I personally prefer the Lucy in 2016, but the Lucy is also brilliant .

[@foxyhunter135]

In the fourth minute of this song where they're on the balcony who doesn't think they're watching Phantom of the opera because the guy who does jackal sounds like Phantom of the opera

[@nasyabugg8240]

Yes they do sound similar! It really reminds me of past the point of no return.😁 Oh and btw it's Jekyll not jackal😁😁✌️👌👌👌👍

[@alexkoester9634]

Yeah, he reminds me of Ramin Karimloo

[@yuri-chan5956]

How remembers Lucy’s old dress

[@esteraulrich-oltean2162]

The other one was lovely but this is so much closer to the period in which the story is set

[@commonsense5939]

Wow just wow.

[@ajr3105]

i saw the difference in gregorio's vocals but similar which is great he's consistent and i think the lucy's were very different and that played off of him which made him all more creepier this lucy was more afraid and you can feel the chill she felt with him and the way he lead her you could feel she was building to him which made it more powerful the only thing was at the top of the bridge i wished there was more pulling to each other but all in all great job ive been singing for 20 plus years jekyll and hyde is one of my favorite musicals it has a point of no return from phantom feeling and i felt that throughout the song which is great vocals were strong

[@suzannerider9460]

I think that the red light used in this scene is meant to be a symbolic gesture. Red is associated with the Devil, Hell and blood.

[@fardareismai4495]

And sexuality

[@samuelmin8172]

This is a performance from high school students? I’m genuinely amazed.

[@suzannerider9460]

Do you notice that his hands at one point become more like claws than hands?

[@nasyabugg8240]

YES I noticed that too!

[@suzannerider9460]

This is the equivalent of a seduction scene in the musical. The music was originally called Seduction in the early version of the musical.

[@lilylin524]

Is there a way I can download/buy their recordings? Because it’s not available on the normal places like iTunes or Amazon music but the singing is really good I would like to download it to my iPod

[@sonjaheinrichs1780]

Me too 😅 but I never found it ... if you find out how could you tell me 😅?

[@potato-rn4eh]

oh my gosh! the 2016 show popped up on my homepage last night, I watched it three years ago and I remember being slightly obsessed with it (apparently I commented on it twice lol). I couldn’t believe he was 17 then and now he’s matured a bit and he’s even better. and that Lucy!! goodness gracious, what talent! they’re going places. tbh I don’t like this show very much on its own but that production is *it* for me. i don’t like any other cast. I bet one day he’ll win the Tony I wanted for him three years ago and I’ll go ‘omg it’s doctor jekyll!’ 😂

[@briansounalath]

What is their budget for productions? Dang.

[@tanapulver]

Well damn. Not what I was expecting. But good. Lol

[@suzannerider9460]

I know that this is acting but this is way too convincing!

[@suzannerider9460]

Hyde-looks like Banderas. Sounds like Banderas Jekyll-looks and sounds like Cuccoli. Speaking -Chuck Wagner Technically like Warlow and Karimloo combined.

[@theriddlerfunnyman5864]

Omg

[@12394nhi]

Mom I’m scared 😟

[@suzannerider9460]

The sing-song elements of this song are used to represent a person who has a sadistic personality.

[@arcana1973]

The girl playing Lucy has o learn how to sing with her eyes open. Every song I've seen her, she keeps her eyes closed.

[@darkraven7545]

The girl in the first performace was better

[@tv-nx7de]

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