"Rome Sweet Rome" to "The Sound of Music" (50 recordings)

Master's notes: Subpar stageshot of this hilarious add-rap-tation of Julius Caesar! My camera decided to focus on the person in front of me instead of the onstage action, so all of the action is blurry. The head also obstructs a decent amount of action. Additionally, some action is cut off from blindshooting (more noticeable closer to the end). However, footage is footage, and I had to share what I could of this wonderful production. TLDR: I NEEEED A SANDWICH!!

Trading notes: Music: Sergei Prokofiev; Choreography: Sir Kenneth MacMillan The production was filmed by Paul Czinner and received a cinematic release in 1966.

Trading notes: Some versions may be ripped from YouTube.

Trading notes: The 1976 Thames Television production of Romeo and Juliet, directed by Joan Kemp-Welch, was filmed at the Thames TV centre on Euston Road in London. It was a studio-based production specifically produced for schools in eight episodes.

Master's notes: A very good capture of Tom Holland’s hotly anticipated return to theatre. This is an extremely dimly lit show with continuous haze which results in focus issues throughout - this isn’t frequent though and tends to last seconds. Sometimes the actor's faces are blocked by lights when the screen is raised. However, the camera is constantly moving so it’s not for long. The screen also lowers where the image is then unobscured. Recording includes the curtain call and marquee.

Master's notes: at least it’s a preview

Trading notes: Watermarked version is circulating more than the non-watermarked due to a leak. Check with traders for their files!

Master's notes: Single view camera.

Trading notes: Well filmed with occasional heads along the bottom of the screen. Screenshots are from the 4.32 GB version, which is not the original.

Trading notes: Lots of close-ups and great sound. Concert-style performance. Amazingly talented kids performing a show from 1978.

Master's notes: Aligned with the spookiest night of the year, this concert will showcase a selection of musical numbers from the show, offering a taste of this unique journey through 17th-century New England.

Trading notes: First known recording of this show. A decent capture of this raunchy, funny, gay parody of the SAW movies in a very intimate theater! Shot with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups, with wides and close-ups being common wherever possible. Especially wideshot during darker scenes. Shot between and around many heads that obstruct some action. Some action is missed throughout, but the show is still very watchable. A large amount of wandering, re-adjusting, and some shakiness. Some rustling can be heard throughout.

Master's notes: Near perfect video of this AMAZING show. There is some washout in wideshots but that's really the only issue with this video aside from some shakiness and readjusting throughout.

Trading notes: The Guthrie Theater's production of The School for Scandal was filmed and aired on April 2, 1975.

Trading notes: Great HD capture of this great new ALW show. There is a 5 minute blackout during the scene after the opening song, due to late seating issues. The cast is phenomenal and Alex gives a sensational performance. High-energy show with great songs and is so much fun! The last 11 minutes (which is the finale) ARE here, but from a different performance as someone in the row was taking *multiple* flash pictures with their iPhone and was scolded and babysat those 11 minutes. A-

Master's notes: Beautiful HD capture of this wonderful show. Alex is perfectly cast as Dewey and leads the show well. A very nice capture with no obstruction, no washout, and just a couple quick dropouts. It gets a little dark at times. Filmed from the right side. The sound is excellent. Includes curtain call and playbill scan. Alex Brightman shows why he deserves his Tony Nomination with a kickass performance.

Trading notes: Two cameras on tripods, soundboard audio. Sound isn't quite perfect; there are rare moments of static, or a mic not being on for a few moments.

Trading notes: OBC reunion concert in honor of the shows 21st anniversary. Streamed Concert

Trading notes: A must-see for Alex Brightman fans! Fun fact: Ian Shaw, co-writer of this play, is the son of Robert Shaw.

Master's notes: Excellent 4K capture of this play's first preview on Broadway! There is a major railing obstruction on the left hand side that blocks off some of the stage, but only a tiny bit of action. The obstruction also gets better further into the show. Some wandering/readjustment and unfocusing throughout. Includes curtain call, audio fed from external source.

Trading notes: Filmed in 4K, released as 1080p and 4K. Filmed pretty well with alternative method. Camera goes out of focus a bit a couple times. Some scenes may be zoomed out a tad farther than Id have otherwise done. But captures this play well, and follows characters when they move around stage occasionally. Includes some of curtain call.

Trading notes: MTS, shot around heads

Master's notes: York Stage Musical's smash hit SHREK the musical - straight from the pit at the Grand Opera House, York. This was a challenge to put together for a variety of technical issues, not least the constant GoPro issues.

Trading notes: band cam. Includes Forever, Freak Flag, Who I'd Be.

Trading notes: Absolutely perfect video of this show. Very little to no washout, some adjustments throughout.

Trading notes: Created specifically for Signature Theatre with special permission from Sondheim himself, this jam-packed revue features over 30 songs from the composers canon. With a lush 16-piece orchestra leading the way for 12 phenomenal singers, this exclusive event satisfies every Sondheim craving. Includes full-show, audio-described version, English captions and playbill. Ran from February 2 – April 16, 2021.

Master's notes: Regional production. Italian translation. Originally uploaded to YouTube. One camera. Definitely a trimmed down production, around 1h 35m

Trading notes: Pro-shot, using multiple cameras.

Master's notes: A clear capture. Quality isn’t the sharpest. This is one of my earliest recordings. Recording includes the curtain call and a shot of the outside of the theatre.

Trading notes: A Multi-Cam Proshot from production company Smuggler's website.

Master's notes: First Preview

Master's notes: Great capture of this insane and awesome show in previews! Shot around heads that briefly block some occasional action but are worked around well. Shot in a great mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. Some increased wandering, shaking, and re-adjusting throughout. Audio is patched in from an external source. Overall a great capture.

Master's notes: Filmed from the front row of the orchestra. Act 1 is mostly obstructed due to the stage, capturing only the downstage action in parts. However, Act 2 provides much clearer, more comprehensive stage views. The audio remains excellent throughout.

Master's notes: Excellent 4K capture of this new show! Some head obstruction on the bottom that is mostly worked around well. Increased wandering and unfocusing throughout. Some washout on the wider shots. Includes curtain call, audio fed from external source.

Master's notes: About 45 minutes of highlights. Obstructed, blurry, filmed by boobs.

Trading notes: Absolutely flawless video. There is a small head on the bottom left but it only obstructs the very front of the stage. The whole cast was really fantastic.

Master's notes: Great 4K capture of this show’s final performance! There is obstruction blocking off the right side of the stage, which is worst in the first 3 minutes of the show. Some action on the far right is blocked off as a result. Increased wandering / readjustment and unfocusing throughout. Audio is a bit muffled, especially from the end of the first song to the first scene in Spats’ office. Includes curtain call and the closing speech, audio is fed from external source.

Trading notes: First preview

Trading notes: Excellent HD capture of this hilarious new musical. The cast is just too perfect in every way. Superb performances, music, and story, and a great homage to theatre and musicals. Not to be missed! A

Master's notes: Drum set cam by Jacob Bauman in Bloomington, IN. Performing Something Rotten! on April 22, 2023 _______________________________________________________________ -- Musical Numbers -- ACT 1 - 00:00 00:02 - Overture 00:38 - Welcome to the Renaissance 05:24 - Welcome to the Renaissance (Playoff) 09:41 - God, I Hate Shakespeare 12:48 - God, I Hate Shakespeare (Playoff) 14:22 - Nick and Bea's Flat 19:19 - Right Hand Man 23:01 - God, I Hate Shakespeare (Reprise) 28:17 - A Musical 37:59 - A Musical (Tag) 38:38 - Brother Jeremiah 39:08 - Portia and Nigel Meet 42:51 - The Black Death 47:19 - Black Death Incidental 50:49 - I Love the Way 54:49 - Will Power 01:00:07 - Will Power (Playoff) 01:03:01 - Shakespeare's After Party 01:09:00 - Shakespeare Incidental 01:13:12 - Bottom's Gonna Be On Top ACT 2 - 01:19:50 01:19:53 - Entr'acte 01:29:50: - Welcome to the Renaissance (Reprise) 01:21:29 - Hard to Be the Bard 01:25:52 - Hard to Be the Bard (Playoff) 01:28:41 - It's Eggs 01:32:44 - Portia Incidental 01:35:40 - We See the Light 01:40:04 - We See the Light (Playoff) 01:40:34 - Portia and Nigel Kiss 01:41:20 - Nigel's Theme 01:45:16 - To Thine Own Self Be True 01:48:52 - To Thine Own Self Be True (Part 2) 01:49:41 - To Thine Own Self Be True (Playoff) 01:53:37 - Right Hand Man (Reprise) 01:54:52 - Something Rotten 01:57:34 - Intro to Omelette 01:58:06 - Make an Omelette 02:05:27 - After Omelette 02:05:47 - Into the Courtroom 02:08:07 - To Thine Own Self (Reprise) 02:10:10 - Shakespeare in Court 02:14:45 - Welcome to America 02:17:42 - Bows 02:19:34 - Exit Music _______________________________________________________________ -- Pit Orchestra Musicians -- Conductor/Key 1 ............................................. Brandon Magid Key 2 ................................................................ Dusty Marlatt Key 3 ................................................................ Joe Chrisman Drums .............................................................. Jacob Bauman Fretless Bass ................................................... Maya Toffler Electric Bass ................................................... Cat Barker Guitar 1 ............................................................ Tony Mastroberti Guitar 2 ............................................................ Cam MacLean-Kennedy Violin ................................................................ Emily Nehus Reeds ............................................................... Chance Davis Trumpet ............................................................ Andrew Roembke Trombone ......................................................... Leah Warman

Trading notes: Originally uploaded to YouTube

Trading notes: Proshot from the Theatre Arlington Archive. Nice video with clear picture and sound.

Trading notes: Camcorder video with lots of zooms. Some shakiness to be expected. Includes all songs but is missing some moderation. Anniversary of this beloved concert series. 25th Sommernacht, how time flies. Willemijn Verkaik was supposed to be there but got sick. There’s multiple greetings for her during the show. Serkan Kaya is amazing, and the video is centred around him whenever he was on stage.

Trading notes: Recorded between February 12-February 14.

Trading notes: This tour remains strong and bright. Kerstin continue to leads a strong cast and the children are superstars. An excellent capture with no blackouts, no washout, and no obstructions. It is filmed in 16:9, with a mix of wides, mediums, and close-ups. The sound is excellent and includes curtain call.

Trading notes: MTS, shot around heads

My notes: Also seems to include highlights recorded. Not entirely sure why that is included alongside the proshot as opposed to a separate recording, or if they're from the same exact show.