jedimaster1227 Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) Tonight I had the opportunity to represent Theme Park Review as the resident Star Wars fanatic (see my user name for more insight into my fandom) at the first Orlando showing of the One-Man Star Wars Trilogy of the year! This show is unique "theater" for sure with no staging pieces, no props and no other sound effects to guide guests through the showing. The show runs a a brief compilation of all three of the films in the Star Wars original trilogy (performer Charlie Ross rarely references the existence of the prequel films) and and throws in a few laughs and in-jokes throughout. The staging is simple but the delivery is extremely effective, especially if you know the films like I do. The audience laughs along with the in-jokes squeezed into the script and the story is told in a hilariously abbreviated form that is enjoyable for viewers of all ages! Charlie Ross, the sole performer of the show has been doing this for fourteen years and his story is shared at the conclusion of his re-telling of the original Star Wars trilogy--a true treat for fans of Lucasfilm lore. I won't spoil the story, because it was my favorite part of the experience, but make sure you stay til the end of the show... I can assure you it is well worth it! The Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater at the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center is being used to host this smaller stage affair and the humor for the show is definitely pointed towards the Star Wars fan, particularly those that have seen the films. I'd certainly recommend the show for the Star Wars fanatics out there like myself, and the good news is, that you have five more days to see the show while it is in Orlando (otherwise you can catch it on tour in the next year or so). Special thanks to the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center for hosting us for this fun show! They have stormtroopers here, just like at my Bar Mitzvah! Looks like I am the nerd they were looking for! The stained glass art that sits above guests' heads in the theater space is gorgeous! Definitely go out to see the show if you can... May The Force Be With You! The theater is significantly smaller than the main broadway-style venue but it was great for a show of this style and intimacy. Photo courtesy of http://www.onemanstarwars.com. Edited October 15, 2015 by jedimaster1227
DaMarkSta Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 Saw this show a few years ago, it is really great!
TheCoasterKid211 Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 I saw this last year at the Straz Center in Tampa, Florida. Really funny!
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