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File.12 Magcal Performing Arts Academy 2019 Results Presentation
Miyuki Inoue (Magcal Editorial Department)
Magcal Performing Arts Academy opened in 2014 with the aim of cultivating talent in the performing arts. The school's faculty is made up of leading figures in various fields, including the school's principal, Kensuke Yokouchi (playwright and director), Keiko Fukazawa (composer and music director), Lucky Ikeda (choreographer), and Eri Ayaki (choreographer), so musical fans can't take their eyes off the school's activities. The performance, which will be held in the summer, was reported on by Magcal last year.
* Click here for the report on the main performance in summer 2018!!
Auditions for new members will be held in the spring, but prior to that, on April 7th, the students held a presentation of their results. The venue was the recently reopened Kanagawa Prefectural Youth Center Studio HIKARI. With a seating capacity of around 130, this studio is rare even in Kanagawa Prefecture, and 22 academy students sang and danced in a passionate performance.
Of course, the show started with everyone dancing!
You'll be drawn in by the energetic dancing, which doesn't even seem to bother you with the small size of the stage.
Next, they sang a heartfelt number from the musical "A Chorus Line," conveying the feelings of the academy students as they struggle to achieve their dreams.
The recital's stage performance was comprised of a variety of songs, dances, and plays that had been learned through lessons, all woven together like a story. There were fast-paced dances and softly sung ballads, making for a thoroughly entertaining performance.
This time, we'll also be trying our hand at comedy for the first time!
The script and direction of the skit was handled by Ome Takeru (head of the Ome Takeru troupe). The ability to get laughs isn't something you can learn overnight, but the script is hilarious! The venue was filled with laughter, and the energy and seriousness of the academy students was clearly evident.
And then there's the singing and dancing idol song "Mirai Create" from last summer's main performance "Baito Show - BEST Edition".
Is it true that they're aiming for a CD debut?
Next up is "Message from the Whales: Let's aim for zero plastic waste!"
In August 2018, shocking news broke that a baby blue whale had washed up on Yuigahama Beach in Kamakura City, with plastic waste discovered in its stomach. Inspired by this, Kanagawa Prefecture announced the "Kanagawa Plastic Waste Zero Declaration." Academy students have conveyed this message through song.
And a famous scene from the Broadway musical "RENT" was selected.
At the end, the event gets exciting with singing and dancing!
They may still be one step away from being called "professionals" as performers, but seeing the passion of these young people as they continue to fight against harsh realities in order to achieve their dreams is heartwarming.
I wonder if I too have had such a passionate season... Whether I have or not, it's probably a happy feeling to be able to feel like we're dreaming together.
Five years have passed since the school opened. We are gradually seeing academy students succeed in various fields. It is not a world where hard work is rewarded, but you have to try.
New members will likely join the main performance this summer. Look forward to a more in-depth stage performance than ever before... Good luck, Academy students!
