It was about a huge comic book nerd who wishes she lived in her comic book world. She dreamed of being a Starmite and saving Innerspace. Eventually she gets sucked into this world and they are trying to kill her. She thinks that she can't do it, but in the end she defeats the bad guy Shak Graa.
This actually has a connection to Pan's Labyrinth. When Eleanor gets transferred to Innerspace, she is called Milady. Milady is the object of the Starmites' quest, and what Shak-Graa needs to destroy in order to rule all. In Pan's Labyrinth Ofelia has a quest to find a key and go through a labyrinth under the name Princess Moanna. It's really not that similiar, but I noticed it when watching the film.
The play was a ton of fun to be in. Playing a comic book superhero really has no limits. The costumes and makeup were insanely colorful, and we wore these light up stars on our costumes that were sound activated. It was pretty sweet. The best thing about playing a comic book character is that you can act completely insane and no one can tell you you're overacting. Superhero comic books are often written to be insane and unrealistic and it was just a lot of fun to play that.
Nice, I bet you had a lot of fun participating in that show. The link you made between the musical and Pan's Labyrinth was very interesting and creative. I love the picture you inserted, I'm assuming it is from Starmite.
ReplyDeleteThis a really good post! The connections are really cool. Being a comic book superhero would be probably the coolest things ever! I know you had a ton of fun doing this, you looked great, and I can't wait to be in the next summer musical with you! (:
ReplyDeleteI saw this show, and went by myself. At first sitting there all alone I felt very dumb. But once you all started the show, I was extremely impressed and very entertained. This was a great show to see. & as an audience member, I could tell you all were really having fun with your roles and the story. Great post and great job (a little late, but still valid :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a really fun production to be in! I have had roles too that had to be over the top and they do tend to be the most fun. Good connection to Pans Labrynth!
ReplyDeleteCool connection Bridget! This sounds like a very cool play and I wish I would have seen it. And I agree with you it is very hard to think of a good blog topic, but this one is very original. Good job.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds really fun! I think that it would be cool to play that character because you could just come out of your shell and be crazy. I really like your cosumes they look fun!
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