‘Shout it Out’ Voices Project Movie at Chandler July 26

Andrew McDuff in a dance number from "Shout It Ouit"

Kingdom County Productions’ "Shout it Out," the feature film based on the acclaimed Voices Project, will play at Chandler Music Hall in Randolph Saturday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m. The film’s tour to 50 towns in Vermont began this June.

"Shout it Out" is a musical based on the lives of Vermont teens, all the songs in the film are written by Vermont teenagers and nearly 100 teens from across the state are in the cast. The film was shot last summer in Jericho, primarily on location at Mount Mansfield Union High School. The stories and characters in the film were developed during an intensive, yearlong statewide research phase in which more than 1,000 teens participated.

A number of teens from the area are in the movie, including Ruby Hover of Sharon, and Alex Easton of Randolph worked on the crew.

"This movie is the real high school musical," said director and producer Bess O’Brien. "It’s about real kids and their day-to-day lives filled with struggle and joy. The film is an opportunity for adults and teens to share stories together by watching the movie. I am so impressed with the level of passion and determination that Vermont teens have put into this project."

"Shout it Out" is an adaptation of the groundbreaking original stage musical The Voices Project that toured to 13 towns across Vermont in 2005 and was based on writings by Vermont teenagers with original music by teens. It tells the story of a group of teenagers making their way through high school. The film follows them through some of the more tumultuous moments, including academic pressure, friction with peers, teachers, and parents; trying to fit in, trying to find one’s self, fear of the future, nostalgia for the past, friendship, and first love.

"Shout it Out" is a raw, real, revealing, compassionate, powerful, funny and ultimately affirmative look at the transforming powers of young people The songs are dynamic and range from love songs to rap and hip-hop.

The film is 90 minutes long and there are mature themes. O’Brien and some of the cast members will be at the screening to answer questions afterwards. Tickets can be purchased at the door. For more information call 802-592-3190 or go to www.kingdomcounty.com.

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