As far as I can recall, there have only been five shows which I was willing to be a part of and/or fork over money for the instant I heard about them.
Outdoor Trek is to Star Trek what Shakespeare in the Park is to Shakespeare. You've got to admit, you're already interested. Right? I was. And it more than lives up to the strength of its concept. For three years now I've watched a talented crew on a shoestring budget make classic Star Trek: The Original Series episodes come alive, as good or better than the originals.
This year's episode is Space Seed (the one that introduces Khan), and this time around, I'm right there on stage! Khan wouldn't be Khan without his loyal cadre of genetically enhanced supermen, created in that glorious age of science and space-faring, the 1990's! Yeah, the 60's had some interesting thoughts about how soon the "future" would happen. Speaking of which, one of the biggest things I've always admired about Outdoor Trek is their commitment to casting diversity, regardless of how the show was originally cast. Gene Roddenberry was a very forward thinking person, but the crew of the Enterprise was always very white, and VERY male. Outdoor Trek's future is much more colorful, and much less male. (Last year's Mirror Mirror with a female Kirk and male girl-of-the-week was mind-blowing for me.) I know I'm bringing that average down, so I'm very grateful that there was room for me, even in a small way, to be a part of this fun thing.
And it really is a fun thing. Like I said, top 5 best show concepts I've ever seen. Come! You won't regret it. The next two Saturdays and Sundays, at Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park (there's a big amphitheater, you can't miss it). More info at helloearthproductions.com and individual events on Facebook (search for "Outdoor Trek: Space Seed").
See you there!
- Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, which I still have not managed to see in any of its incarnations. Someday soon.
- An all-female 1776 here in Seattle, which I helped crowdfund and then cheered on in one of the hottest auditoriums I have ever sat in.
- The Seattle Play Series, which I have watched three times, and even written for once.
- Seattle theatre's awesomest experiment, 14/48 (more news about that forthcoming!), and finally:
- Outdoor Trek.
Outdoor Trek is to Star Trek what Shakespeare in the Park is to Shakespeare. You've got to admit, you're already interested. Right? I was. And it more than lives up to the strength of its concept. For three years now I've watched a talented crew on a shoestring budget make classic Star Trek: The Original Series episodes come alive, as good or better than the originals.
This year's episode is Space Seed (the one that introduces Khan), and this time around, I'm right there on stage! Khan wouldn't be Khan without his loyal cadre of genetically enhanced supermen, created in that glorious age of science and space-faring, the 1990's! Yeah, the 60's had some interesting thoughts about how soon the "future" would happen. Speaking of which, one of the biggest things I've always admired about Outdoor Trek is their commitment to casting diversity, regardless of how the show was originally cast. Gene Roddenberry was a very forward thinking person, but the crew of the Enterprise was always very white, and VERY male. Outdoor Trek's future is much more colorful, and much less male. (Last year's Mirror Mirror with a female Kirk and male girl-of-the-week was mind-blowing for me.) I know I'm bringing that average down, so I'm very grateful that there was room for me, even in a small way, to be a part of this fun thing.
And it really is a fun thing. Like I said, top 5 best show concepts I've ever seen. Come! You won't regret it. The next two Saturdays and Sundays, at Dr. Blanche Lavizzo Park (there's a big amphitheater, you can't miss it). More info at helloearthproductions.com and individual events on Facebook (search for "Outdoor Trek: Space Seed").
See you there!
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