StarKidPotter has made several plays that have reached popularity on youtube, but none of them are more popular than A Very Potter Musical. In fact, it could be argued that AVPM is a cult classic for Harry Potter lovers everywhere. It combines various scenes throughout the book series into a hilarious, gut-busting musical and makes clever references to other parts of the series as well. It is, however, difficult to determine which book this musical takes place in. It's more of a blend of several of the books:
Sorcerer's Stone
1) Quirrell
Chamber of Secrets:
1) Ginny's first year
Goblet of Fire:
1) Tri-Wizard (House Cup) Championship
2) Voldemort's resurrection
Deathly Hallows:
1) Horcruxes
2) Battle at Hogwarts
Part of the brilliance in the musical is the character design. They've taken one characteristic of each beloved character and hyperbalize and exaggerate it to the point that they become a hilarious caricature.
Harry* -- arrogance about being the Boy Who Lived / Chosen One. He's invincible (so he thinks).
Ron -- always hungry and comical
Hermione -- the know-it-all who can't help but blurt out the right answer.
Draco -- always competing with Harry, but constantly hiding behind Crabbe and Goyle (but more so Goyle) and rolling around the floor because he's ridiculous, especially when you consider that he is being played by a girl and looks like Momiji off Fruits Basket.
Ginny -- madly in love with Harry Potter
Voldemort -- controlling and dictator-like (and, in my opinion, is clearly the best actor they have)
Snape -- I don't actually have anything to say here other than he looks hilarious and I love it.
Also, the music is fantastic. I love it to death.. Sadly, the rumor is that everything was destroyed (music sheets and scripts) so it could never be reproduced due to possible copy right infringement. The only reason they were allowed to do so was because they didn't charge for admittance into the show.***
Admittedly, it is a bit silly, but it's wonderful at the same time. The intermingling of favorite scenes from the books combined with an original script and musical score is a sure win in my book. It's hilarious. It's clever. It's witty. And, it's everything a "Pott-Head" like myself could want from a musical based on our favorite book series.
Only problem -- it is difficult to hear at times due to the fact that this performance is being taped in front of an audience who laugh a lot. But that's okay. It's totally worth watching all the same.
*Recognize Harry Potter? It's Darren Criss, aka Blaine Anderson from gLee
** For the record, the only thing more awkward than Voldemort hugging Draco is Voldemort tap dancing with Quirrell, Harry Potter, and the Death Eaters. Just saying.
***You can, however, download the soundtrack of the StarKidPotter website. (I highly recommend doing this)
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