What I liked
The music was phenomenal, the costumes were fun (I especially loved Bryson and the deep sea diver), the choreo was engaging and delightful. The set design was simple, colorful, versatile, and effective. The gaming (both code and play) was simultaneously accurate and easy to understand.
What I didn't like
The villainous boss was very one-note. If this were a longer musical, I’d want him fleshed out (along with Bryson, who is currently naive enough to believe in such a self-serving cad).
My overall impression
One Up was so much fun! The music was catchy enough that I desperately want to listen to it again on Spotify/iTunes/wherever music is streaming! The costumes and choreography were on point. The story was a bit simple, but that worked beautifully for an hour-long musical. I’m not even a gamer but I followed along just fine. My partner, a software engineer, got very stressed when they discussed coding and deadlines, which just speaks to how well they nailed the authenticity. Overall, an incredible experience!
