What being in a MUSICAL is REALLY like

[@kiannanaomii]

this is the musical HAIR btw & I played Ronnie, & if you're wondering I'm a theatre arts major in college:)

[@violetfields3]

Kianna Naomi I am so happy for you!!!!! You’re an amazing artist, and you have inspired me to focus more on music and pursue my interest in musical theatre as well! I wish you the best on your growing career.❤️

[@AsiaInMotion]

I was just watching one of you old videos and how much you have glowed up ( you were beautiful then too) but I'm like OMG YOUR FABULOUS SIS!

[@michaelahewitt-clarke3779]

Kianna playing Ronnie in HAIR is all I ever needed in life 💛

[@sarebear7777]

Same

[@georgia9862]

Omg my grandfather was in thattttttttt ahahaha. I do Musical Theatre too. So GoOd

[@maryannkoretoff1023]

U forgot directors yelling at you, bizarre inside jokes, extreme need of sleep, and a lot of food in rooms where it shouldn't be.

[@nomisteamboat3264]

Literally the entirety of when I did Drowsy Chaperone

[@maryannkoretoff1023]

nomi steamboat HA XD this was all from a production of Newsies, I have a video of some of our production on my channel if ur interested

[@nataterraturzelle8584]

And the occasional group of people rolling on the ground for no reason

[@leilagriffin4782]

So many bizarre inside jokes

[@addisonstillman594]

YESSS SO ACCURATE HAHAH

[@hannaphoenix]

step 1 to joining a musical group : be able to sing *well damn im already out*

[@Bea-jl9lt]

You should consider singing lessons!

[@bleunight9199]

Same.

[@3nu570]

Same, I'd love to take singing lessons, but considering how awful my voice and singing ability are, I'd need so many lessons that I wouldn't have enough money even if I sold everything I own :')

[@myrakelley7003]

I can’t sing but somehow I still get cast 😂

[@kristawilliams1417]

hanna phoenix also you gotta know how to project like crazyyyyyy 😂😂😂😭

[@samsingsthings]

"alright and we forgot everything" SO ACCURATE

[@waaaaaahhhhhhh]

"Okay guys, while I can give you guys pointers, I never ever want to re-teach you something, okay?" Next day, needs to be retought something: "Really guys? Really?"

[@arilol315]

Charlotte Faulkes EVERY SINGLE TIME

[@mauraharms221]

Can't tell you how much I relate to this

[@robinl.5444]

i love that everyone in the music rehearsal had the exact same energy

[@elanals]

you need to share the energy in theater

[@elanals]

was i high writing that wtf

[@kelseybrouphy6190]

As a theater kid I can confirm this video is accurate to what play practice is like normally

[@serenp4427]

Missing the inside jokes tho

[@veinns4477]

Yup, agreed

[@writegirl422]

play practice? you mean musical rehearsal??

[@ethanstearns]

@@writegirl422 thank you

[@thefiesta2334]

Um no musical is way more chaotic but still really fun

[@isabelametz473]

This is such an accurate depiction of musical theater if everyone is good at singing lmao.

[@Hamilton_101]

Lol. I love musical theater and can’t sing Don’t ask how I got a lead

[@halcyon.x]

@@Hamilton_101 oh…

[@HansenGirlsTV]

Everyone in the comments is just like “omg so good I wish my high school had that stage and funds 😭” uh yeah that’s a college production thank you for coming to my ted talk.

[@osielescalante2785]

Wanting to be in a musical but having zero vocal or dancing ability 😭🤧

[@lotta8876]

Same😢

[@priccles]

If you can't do that, you can always try out technical theater. It's the people backstage but it's still fun and you play a key part (without the audience looking at you to make sure you don't screw up.)

[@mrsmamalove]

Osiel Escalante I don’t but I took lessons hard-core and I had a lot of fun plus I improved. If you really want to be in a musical maybe take lessons.

[@alina-jh8vg]

priccly pear yess stage crew is so fun. after all the rehearsals you honestly feel like you could be in the show

[@lelecouffaine99]

I want to be in a musical but I’m too shy

[@TrueBeautyExists]

GIRL PLEASEEE post more theater videos, you're snatching my life rn

[@lucycharles967]

*theatre

[@brooke2601]

Lucy Charles i love you

[@bingyu3731]

@@brooke2601 mood

[@laurenybarra8008]

sis! the chords! the four and five part harmonies! the chemistry between the entire cast! the set! the lights! girl I can hear the bottom line as much as the top line in the chord with the blonde girl omg this is perfect!

[@skylaranderson6002]

Being a thespian myself, OMG WHAT AN AMAZING THEATER. AND THE LIGHTS

[@renette9589]

EXACTLY. ITS SO BEAUTIFUL

[@chakeriamccrary3794]

Hello fellow thespian 👋🏾

[@morgrugyn]

I'm a lesbian thespian

[@faith-yk6hh]

Literal chills as soon as y'all started singing

[@LilBitWasHere]

Me: Maybe I’ll try to be in a musical Everybody in the video: having voices like goddesses/gods Me: Ok, nvm can’t sing

[@amandastuckey9299]

If you really want to be in a musical, practice! You can teach yourself to sing. I know a girl at my community theater who couldn't sing when she was really young, but she taught herself and she's really good now. Dont give up, I myself can't dance, but I still do musical theater anyway!

[@neko-jt9cj]

you can be chorus if you don't want to sing!

[@dormroompolitics]

@@neko-jt9cj Chorus is sometimes way more fun than the leads because you get to sing without being in the spotlight if you're not comfortable with that, plus the chorus usually has the most fun dance parts

[@izherimonet]

Lil Bit I felt that

[@annika6815]

Ensemble is great if your a decent dancer. You sing In a group so there's less focus on your vocals, but it's still an awesome time

[@chloeelainechannel]

DAMN YOU GOT VOCALS!!! Musicals always make me wish I could sing 😩

[@tinafish21]

Okay I did not know Kiana could sing like this! Go off sis! ❤️❤️😘✨✨

[@Akira-ni3fi]

Fr

[@taylornkiruka]

No one: Me: honestly I’d love to be kianna, honestly, idk I would just love it, kianna is just-

[@Caroline-le8gm]

Onstage: *says a line* Director: YOU NEED TO PROJECT!!! Backstage: *asking what side we enter next* Director: SOUND TRAVELS IN THIS THEATER YOU NEED TO BE QUIET!

[@hambelperhurger4547]

So true though

[@arilol315]

Daring Kiwi Y E S S S

[@joemama-ul5fb]

Relatable

[@nabii7118]

dont forget '*NAME* I CAN SEE YOU FROM BACKSTAGE !!!'

[@Caroline-le8gm]

molly right haha

[@bethanymuir8186]

I thought y'all were like a highschool theatre group and I was like "They're doing Hair?!?!😮🤨" Then I was like oh, it's college 😂

[@colleengapuzan]

OUR GIRL CAN SING

[@user-xw4dx6vm4x]

OKAY BUT THE HARMONIES WERE EVERYTHING 😍😭

[@chasebuccaran8447]

My goal is to be in at least one broadway musical before I pursue my career as an asl interpreter and hopefully sign musicals. That’s my goal

[@krisholcomb6228]

Chase Buccaran that’s such an interesting career! i hope you pursue your dreams :)

[@TheSweetForever]

Good luck. That’s exciting 💁🏾‍♀️💁🏾‍♀️💁🏾‍♀️.

[@jillianrobinson7457]

My goal too! Not gonna happen if my parents don't stop being so judgy

[@Mo1kkai]

This makes me miss theater, I’ve been both on the stage and the stage hands and I had so much fun. Also the level and budget of this is amazing.

[@hgus5]

You forgot back stage drama, “don’t eat in your costume” and forgetting to preset your prop and panicking.

[@ericaleed5960]

It's great when mid show someone forgot to preset their costume change... and as the costume manager it's your responsibility to run and get it or find a replacement in .2 seconds

[@lucyschraff4893]

I’m doing my first musical ever (and show in general) in April so I’m a newbie what does eat your costume mean

[@hgus5]

[some funny and unique name] eat IN your costume, you could stain it

[@lucyschraff4893]

Michael Hayashida I’m such an idiot

[@hgus5]

@@lucyschraff4893 how did the show go😭

[@RachelZeglerLovesHugs]

you guys are incredible. amazing. wowowowowow.

[@kiannanaomii]

ily queenie

[@afriasiabermudez-crespin2278]

guaooooo!!!!! we love a musical theater queen stanning another musical theater queen!!!!

[@niamhhmcintyre5803]

omg rachel i literally love you

[@marinaluna3252]

Rachel Zegler the fact that u commented I-

[@dani3712]

Queen 👑

[@a_2502]

Everyone was a mood here!!! But y'all sounded so good like what I was SHOOK

[@dancer17761]

no one: kianna: stunts on us with her talent

[@victoriousa1717]

Why do they sound like the cast of Hamilton in "who will tell your story" during "let the sunshine in" 😭❤️

[@ryangarner7721]

Hair is probably my favorite musical now. A few weeks ago, I saw my friend's high school perform it, and I loved it. It was the first musical I saw without knowing much about it or listening to any of the songs, and it was just so outstanding. all the songs are bops

[@esmehoskins4557]

Every one seems so extra and I’m living for it

[@ed-xq5jd]

That’s musical theatre for ya 😂😂😂

[@shedoesntevengohere9700]

That’s theatre kids for ya

[@canarsieprincess16]

Exaggerate or go home

[@cosmo6307]

Every theater kid and I mean every one of us is more then extra cheese at a restaurant

[@ab-do7li]

Exactly... AND THATS WHY I LOVE IT

[@ilovericonasty3056]

guy head bumping to the music in the back at 3:33 is literally me

[@maremendiaye1924]

lourdes 😂

[@sophia.c7318]

Bopping his head

[@kxllix]

lourdes I’m the awkward ginger girl in the background

[@talian.6919]

We absolutely love a multitalented and dream sharing queen.

[@symihope]

There's my queen front and center😍 so proud of you

[@Sunny-sb1kb]

THE CHAOTIC MUSICAL THEATRE ENERGY I LVOIOIJJL

[@imatrain1234]

I wish my theatre group had access to such a great stage. Literally ours is so tiny it gets very crowded... And also highkey wished I got along with my cast that well because I’ve already gotten super duper mad with someone I have to interact with onstage and I want to smack these few people just because they think that since they’re obscured from a massive chunk of the audience by a tall person they can just stop acting.

[@mxdi_c]

That is what we call third day syndrome in my school. When everyone has spent so much time together that we hate each other

[@titum1680]

ImATrain123 yeah my stage is small too. We don’t have good sound systems. We don’t even get funding from the school (my school’s clubs don’t rly get funding except sports)

[@annika6815]

I did a collection of short skits with my friends, there was this one guy (alan, I will call you out I hate your guts) and it made doing scenes with him a nightmare, but I got to hit him with an umbrella while he wore a bucket on his head for a scene so it all worked out

[@zariahanissa.3425]

I’m deeply in love with Kianna and her videos 😂

[@afterburn7583]

im so excited i got picked to be JD in our production of heather's this year!

[@keroppi9096]

Ugh i'd love to be JD but im a girl (i swear i could pull off a lesbo JD lol)

[@Lily-xn8cw]

Love heathers

[@renidere]

/jane * you can still be JD even tho you're a girl. I'm a girl, I tried out for the main male lead at my school musical, and got it. So you still have a chance even if your gender doesn't match the character's, as long as you can act like the character

[@bethb9926]

Good job!!

[@walkinginspace8981]

IDoStuff which musical 🙃

[@mariama716]

LOVE seeing this side :’) please post more about your musical theater experiences and peeps they all seem so sweet (‘: love you and love to see you’re flourishing

[@cami4172]

The fact that you’re a theater kid makes me love u even more

[@breezza_time]

"alright annnd we forgot everything" literally is such a theatre mood though also i just want you to know how much i love and appreciate that first sing through of let the sun shine in, like that clip just encapsulates everything i love about theatre and makes me cry every time

[@loganbriana9931]

Yess Kianna... we love a multi-talented queen💕💕💕🙌

[@angelbabe1287]

Oh my god kianna is their a recording of the play

[@allmight9744]

*there

[@TrueBeautyExists]

Usually, you can't record the actual shows in the theater. Just stills taken by a professional photographer for media purposes.

[@caitlinaronoff3836]

musical*

[@julianadanielle9876]

We need a video of kianna singing solo sksksks. I LOVE HER SOOO MUCH

[@mv11641]

i remember coming home really late almost at midnight on a school night from rehearsal. it was tiring and stressful but after two months of rehearsals the work payed off!!! such a good experience to be in musical theater

[@Evelyn-bc9sd]

Me: I want to be on Broadway and sing! *watches the girl in the white shirt at **2:48* Me: I’m going to curl up in a ball and cry now

[@hsmacaraig]

Evelyn Ikr!

[@isasparadise5954]

I wanna be on Broadway but I'm shy as hello 😩😩😩 Send help

[@elysa_janel]

I'm the phone taking all this greatness in tbh

[@mowesrik]

This video literally makes me so excited and hopeful about musical theatre college. It's gonna be hard to be accepted but this makes me want to work even harder to get accepted at one! I'm literally watching this for the third time because all of this sounds so good!

[@iluvvsol]

Why is no one talking about how ANGELIC they sound???!!! It's like they came straight outta heaven.

[@debgon1727]

This got reccomended to me, and I honestly relate with every thing and I can confirm the excitement at the end is worth it. I'm in a production of Hair as well, right now actually, so good luck to you!

[@beepbeepeddie8010]

(tag yourself) im the guy headbanging in the background

[@rosequeen4397]

Wait what are you wearing

[@archived2385]

how was seeing ben platt?

[@rskyem]

I am the chair on the floor.

[@ed-xq5jd]

I’m the blonde chick just casually filming everybody

[@anonha984]

sAme

[@khyupid]

yall seem like you're having so much fun and that energy really transferS

[@md_ayas503]

Favourite part 4:52 So beautiful. Voices synced so well! I can't even, Kianna😍😍💯

[@naijadaisy4142]

I have always wanted to be in a musical, I watch Alexander Hamilton and legally blonde!!! Just love that stuff!!!

[@keplerr1512]

“i forget what we just learned” is the BIGGEST musical theatre mood

[@lj3353]

This looks so good! Your Aquarius is beautiful, Sheila sounds really great and that few seconds clip from Walking in Space GOSH 😍

[@morkmeinyourheart]

WOW this video makes me wanna join musical theater!!! It looks so fun and you're being yourselves and sing like wow

[@BsO.universe]

Omdsss. I’m so shook by how amazing this was. It just gave me a while love for theatre I didn’t know I had 😭😭

[@kylieperlow5602]

Everyone in my cast: afraid of being yelled at for dancing and not paying attention This cast: GETTIN DOWN TO THEIR OWN HARMONIES

[@skatergirl1759]

Omg this is why i love musical theater

[@juliapetteys5956]

Being in a musical is the best thing you will ever do

[@netgeekdoggirl]

StoP getting me back into hair my hair phase ended ten years ago

[@oliviam238]

oml mood

[@megg905]

I’ve been in a hair phase my entire life

[@fungalhog]

Kawaii*Marshmallow •-• JUST GOT BACK FROM LOOKING FOR DONNA SAN FRANCISCO PSCHEDELIC URCHIN

[@editsalex8801]

okay go off kianna.

[@arianabell8571]

We sang Aquarius in our 8th grade chorus performance lol. It went horribly.

[@natalieharrington7728]

musical theatre is a cult yet also a family i have been apart of for 7 years and i’m proud of it. extremely proud of in infact bahah

[@librababyxo]

this is so accurate! this year is my third year of doing (musical) theater, and my high school is doing legally blonde! it’s a bit different this year, for me at least, because it’s my freshman year. here are the shows ive been in! • high school musical - kendra + thespian ensemble + “rebel” ensemble • alice @ wonderland - cheshire cat • willy wonka and the chocolate factory - violet • legally blonde - winthrop

[@cjmoffat5952]

oh my god your voice is BLESSED. I honestly wish my musical rehearsals were this good

[@camikegs]

i'm the guy in the back headbanging 3:25

[@rarissime]

I just can’t wait to see you staring in movies!!! I can see the headlines already! 💕

[@nadia-selasekpenge2098]

Katie at 4:25 lowkey looks like Shannon Purser. Her level of excitement is evrything.

[@jettwashed]

this budget really JUMPED out huh

[@JaimieRene]

Omg this was beautiful Kianna❤️❤️I’m crying rn I feel like a proud mother😭 you were amazing sweetie✨✨

[@jaz0270]

I got goosebumps when you were lifted😩❤️

[@kira.andrews]

I’ve been in musical theatre ever since middle school and IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VLOG FOR FOREVER IM SO PROUD OF U

[@laurenmccommon9623]

I relate to this so much. People underestimate how much work goes into musical theatre. I love musical theatre because of how challenging it can be, I love it!

[@idkidc2156]

Music practise for a musical is like one of my favourite parts of the process. Mucking about silently and dancing along when you aren't needed is the best. You are all so talented btw

[@Thegarciasjourney]

I clicked so fast 😭😭💗💗💗 LOVE YOUU BEAUTIFUL !

[@Livvyonbroadway]

The audition process is the worst part for me bc I HATE not knowing what’s gonna happen or when

[@alex-qg3fr]

I’m in wicked and I’m having full day rehearsal and it’s gonna be lit

[@Angie-lp2hk]

I'm not a theatre kid so I'm basically a complete stranger when it comes to this stuff. I went to my first broadway show today though and decided to look a bit into theatre. Honestly, I'd say that theatre kids are the most outgoing and confident group of people I've ever seen. It especially stands out to me because it's hard to tell whether each individuals are just hyperactive like that or if it's the setting that really brings forth that energy (I mean, if you're gonna be a musical actor, you gotta be willing to sing, dance and act in ways you normally wouldn't) It's theaters, so there's no room for being too shy, not wanting to be too loud, not wanting to stand out too much. Once again, I really know nothing about the actual experience of being in a musical but it honestly looks like something that could bring out the best in someone.

[@kristawilliams1417]

I love the musical community so much 😭 working with people who love it just as much as you do ❤️ it’s amazing

[@AutumnLathea]

I just want to let you know that this Afro looks amazingggg on you omg I would like to see it more often😭😍

[@Bea-jl9lt]

I’m watching this because I’m going to an arts school for drama and I was wondering what it would be like :) this was great thanks 😊

[@ak4me880]

we love a musical theatre queen! 🎭 ✨

[@lilaaaac]

As a theater kid, i can confirm this is indeed what being in a musical is like. But there is more....we also have the craziest inside jokes you can only understand if you were in the musical, the directors telling you to project onstage but when you are whispering in the wings you are "way too loud", extreme post-closing night depression and HONEY. (you get it if you're a theater kid). Also that magical feeling when your director accidentally says a word from the show and you all start singing and it sounds amazing even though there is no music and you're all just having fun. Man, I love being a theater kid

[@petergwiazda]

Being in a musical is fun and games until there’s a malfunction during a show or the infamous tech week.

[@mowesrik]

Kinda late but in one of our performances a curtain caught on fire.😂 I'm glad I wasn't on stage in that scene, it was scary enough backstage

[@hollisjo4023]

@@mowesrik holy sh-omg that's absolutely horrifying to even think about!

[@garfieldweezermug4975]

One time I was in the sound of music and for one song we didn’t have music

[@justinenguyen1059]

I hope kianna will become an actress someday, i genuinely hope that

[@KatherineVanLare]

This was sooo entertaining to watch 😍😍 I love your videos you’ve inspired me so so much!! Even though my channel is super small I hope to be as successful as you one day💕💕 keep killing it!!

[@beatrizbras2620]

You singing all together gave me chills! Loved it! ❤️

[@BubbleLolli]

There’s so much chaotic energy and I’m living for it

[@sammich8295]

the good vibes from this video are leaking through the screen and now i’m happy

[@marisolsantana2608]

KIANNA GO OFFFF BABYYY YES

[@caleb8513]

i got goosebumps when y’all were rehearsing

[@korra6150]

This is literally my dream, but there’s one tiiinnyy problem... uhm I can’t sing...

[@samtriangle1249]

I play theater and i sing in musicals too. Everybody being extra is just so nice. 🌌 Love that aura

[@dannyb2519]

I love the energy of theater people literally the most fun people everrrrrr and I’m totally the black guy going to church in the back💀💀💀

[@lindakjellman3800]

Sometimes I just come back to this to hear your beautiful singing. You guys have beautiful voices😍

[@itsbo]

and then once the show is over, everyone getting out of makeup backstage while singing their favourite part of their favourite song over and over

[@G-vu9hq]

then there's me, the stage manager, drowning in calendars, paperwork, and emails and yelling at actors to be on time 😂

[@latrellcasey1544]

Omgggggg I DID HAIR THE MUSICAL AT A THEATRE ARTS SCHOOL BACK IN 8TH GRADE AND WASNT EVEN AWARE ALL I REMEMBERED WAS THE SONGS... and when I heard that girl sing “a moving paper fantasy” it all started coming back to me! Star-shine and Aquarius are some bops. I LOVE THIS ITS SO ACCURATE UGHHH MY HEART UWU

[@wizardsavelives]

3:21 i’m the kid in the back banging his head like it’s a queen concert back in the 80s lollll 😂😂