bout 2.5 years ago Barry Blaustein (co-writer of the nutty professor films among others and director of Beyond the Mat and The Ringer) came to 3 Indiana high schools and got a behind the scenes look at their theater programs! Here is imdb's description (with some details on one of the shows added by me (my addtions in bold))
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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=6 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=alt2 style="BORDER-RIGHT: 1px inset; BORDER-TOP: 1px inset; BORDER-LEFT: 1px inset; BORDER-BOTTOM: 1px inset">This documentary made in January 2007 follows three Southern Indiana high schools as they go through the production process of their winter musicals. New Albany High School's Theatrre Department had already had their Disney fall musical accepted for the June Thespian Festival. During the documentary, they are working on an original musical, "Kaiulani: The Last Princess" which was written by two local teachers.
Basically it is the U.S. siege of the islands of Hawaii from the point of view of its occupants at the time This musical was a huge challenge because there was no movie or play to compare it to. Characters and song interpretations were created during the rehearsal process. However, this play was not being adjudicated like their fall one, so there was less stress for directors and actors. Floyd Central High School re-created their fall show, "Zombie Prom." It had already been selected to be presented at the June Thespian Festival. Both of these schools are a part of the same school corporation and they have often combined their talents and performed joint productions. In the fall of 2008, they jointly produced "Aida." Jeffersonville High School also has a large drama deparment, but has less experience attending the prestigious summer festival. Although their budget is not as sky high as the other two, they do quality work. This documentary features the backstage drama and features many of the actors, tech, and directors. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
after not hearing anything for a while the date has finally been disclosed this will FINALLY be aring (presumably on SHowtime) August 9th email straght from Barry himself
what is my motive for promoting this film? why do i know what Barry says iun his emails? why am i on first name basis with him? because I AM IN IT.....i was in new albany high school's show during filming and he came to my house and interviewed me!!! IVE BEEN WAITNG 2 YEARS FOR THE AIRDATE!!!!!! PLEASE WATCH IT!!!!!
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