One-Man Star Wars

So, by chance, the girl and I got some seats to a one-man Star Wars show in Morristown. There was some skepticism regarding whether it be absolutely atrocious. I figured if it were terrible, it would be good for a laugh. Though, honestly? I had a sneaking suspicion it was going to be absolutely awesome. I don’t do theatre much, but I’ve seen a one-man show before, and it thoroughly impressed me.

Imagine one man on stage for an hour, singing, dancing, voice impersonating, and mocking Star Wars. It’s exactly what it sounds like, and it was so full of awesome. I knew it was awesome from the moment he starting singing the 21 century fox theme. Then he breezed past the scrolling letters.

Did he quote the entire trilogy line-by-line? Absolutely not. In some spaces, he mockingly said, “Expoooooositioooooooooon!!” You know, half singing. I got out of breath just listening to him go. He also was very relaxed and clearly versed in improv, as he scolded late-comers. And apologized for spitting on the front row. “Sixty percent chance of showers!”

He nailed how utterly whiny Luke is. Interjected some inconsistencies with information from the prequels. Poked fun at how Luke kissed his sister. And repeated “IT’S A TRAP!” a couple of times.

(Honestly, I don’t remember hearing ‘it’s a trap’ in Return of the Jedi. I understand what sequence it’s from. I just.. don’t remember ever hearing it?)

Anyway. It was awesome. If he comes back and does Lord of the Rings, dude, I am THERE. :: waves nerd flag ::