My overall impression
This show is a complete delight! A charming cast, lovely songs that complement the story without stopping it, all presented with a wonderful balance of real-world sincerity and complete over the top – as the best musicals and superhero comics do.
The premise you can see on the show’s main page. What I very much liked was how Crafts managed to integrate more than one ‘After School Special’ message in the story without being all Mjölnir about it (a trick those After School Specials never managed to pull off). I was especially impressed with how one of those messages was handled, but typing quickly I can’t figure out how to detail it without spoilers. Let’s just say it involves Princess Penelope’s storyline, which I posit is a bit more nuanced than you might immediately think. Nicely done.
The show is aimed at kids, who will have a great time, but adults? Don’t just drop the kids off and pick them up after – you’re going to have a good time, too!
Though everyone was great – the ninja koalas were particularly hilarious both in concept and execution – Super big-ups to Scott Sharma (Inky) and Shawn Cahill (Sorcerer Slurm). Can I just say how much I ♥♥♥ the “It’s Hard to Be Evil” song? ♥♥♥!
It could be just the performance I saw, but it would be helpful if the music track is nudged down just a bit to make it easier to hear the performers singing, especially for the slower songs.
Go see this! Bring kids, or not. Just go! I can’t wait to see more of his stuff.
