New Webseries, "STAR POWER"

[JSwanson]

Posted: 3/17/11 at 4:58pm

In a world of "The Battery's Down", "Submissions Only", etc, I realize that the 'Tube is full of fun, theatre-related series. But, I just created one from the perpective of a high-schooler stuck in the realm of community theatre.
Those in the mood for 8 minutes of fun, please check it out.
Haters, disregard.


STAR POWER: Episode One

[JSwanson]

Posted: 3/18/11 at 4:03pm

Shameless bump...

[JSwanson]

Posted: 3/19/11 at 5:17pm

Good grief, y'all! At least say something mean about it! Haha!

[grandpianoalex]

Posted: 3/19/11 at 5:20pm

I was taught to keep my mouth shut unless I had something nice to say.


If this series featured that girl for the whole episode, every episode. I'd watch. Updated On: 3/19/11 at 05:20 PM

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 3/19/11 at 5:28pm

Couldn't get through two minutes of it.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 3/19/11 at 5:39pm

1. Why do yo have this screen name and the muppetman screen name?

2. You have a decent voice, but if you are going to continue to sing women's songs you should get them transposed to your range.

3. Are the characters in Suessical unisex? It seemed like Saxon was treating Gwen as his competition, which was kind of weird.

[JSwanson]

Posted: 3/19/11 at 6:05pm

1) Long, confusing story involving getting a new computer that didn't "remember" my stupidly intricate password.

2) You're right. Thanks for that. And that's just Saxon. He believes he is such a diva that these female standards were written for him. Don't worry, he won't be singing "Rose's Turn" anytime soon, but you know he probably has it in his book.

3) Along the same lines as #2, that's just the character of Saxon Black. Of course he is not in competition for the role of Gertrude McFuzz. Yet, there is always a sense of competition to be the greatest, to rule that community theatre. And anyone, especially a beautiful girl with a fierce voice, is merely standing in his way at that point.

Saxon is "that kid" in every community theatre production you've ever been in. That's what makes him so much fun to create and play. I've sat next to him in so many auditions. It's fun satire at the expense of every Saxon Black in every small town.

[grandpianoalex]

Posted: 3/19/11 at 6:26pm

Is "Saxon" supposed to sing out of tune? Or was that not planned. The last note of the opening was almost unbearable.

[JSwanson]

Posted: 4/17/11 at 11:09am

Episode Two has been spawned!

Three months of waiting, and Saxon finally hears back from his dream college, the University of Michigan. But, when things don't turn out as planned, a rejection letter becomes so much more.

Episode Two

[JSwanson]

Posted: 4/18/11 at 4:10pm

Gonna do as Saxon would do, aaaaaaaand....
Bump!

[JSwanson]

Posted: 5/5/11 at 12:00am

If you haven't checked out Episode Two yet, you're missing out on what the Punchy Players (of "Judy's Cream of Wheat" fame) call "so funny, clever, and sweet", boasting "good writing" and "great.. comic timing". See for yourself!


STAR POWER - Episode Two

[JSwanson]

Posted: 5/28/11 at 10:24pm

Episode Three is here!
This month features the talents of Punchy Players, bringing Judy Garland to life right in front of Saxon's eyes. Grab some Cream of Wheat and check it out!


STAR POWER: Episode Three

[PalJoey]

Posted: 5/28/11 at 11:43pm

I watched Episode Two not Episode One. He's straight?

Really?

[PalJoey]

Posted: 5/28/11 at 11:43pm

I watched Episode Two not Episode One. He's straight?

Really?

[JSwanson]

Posted: 5/29/11 at 2:42pm

So, boys with a passion for theatre aren't allowed to kiss girls every now and then?

[HFinn]

Posted: 6/20/11 at 10:48am

I just watched all the episodes! Why haven't you posted episode 4 on here yet?? It's so good!!! :) This series is brilliant. I think you just needed practice. They get better and better. :) Keep up the good work!

PS: Can I be featured in it sometime?

[bk]

Posted: 6/20/11 at 7:23pm

This series is so good? Oh, sorry, you're his age. Of course it's so good.

[BroadwayBound115]

Posted: 6/21/11 at 12:49am

Michigan University?? Wolverines everywhere are keeling over....

[BwayTday]

Posted: 6/21/11 at 1:48am

Age would have nothing to do with it. High horse, get off yours.

[bk]

Posted: 6/21/11 at 2:13am

Age has plenty to do with it. :) PLENTY. It's nice that everyone does these little things, but reality is reality.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 6/21/11 at 3:04am

And HFinn joined today and just happened to stumble across this post that's nearly a month old? Seems suspicious to me. I went back nearly TEN pages (500 posts) and only got to June 14 or so.
HFinn is either a friend of the OP or the OP himself. (and yes, ridiculous to have spent my time doing that -- but It's 3:30 and I'm an insomniac.)

Updated On: 6/21/11 at 03:04 AM

[JSwanson]

Posted: 6/22/11 at 10:01am

HFinn is one of my friends, yes. And I appreciate her support.
For those who might enjoy it, Episode Four has been released, and features Saxon is an awkwardly conceptualized production of "The Sound of Music". For those you might not enjoy, don't! Fine by me. :)


STAR POWER: Episode Four

[JSwanson]

Posted: 6/25/11 at 9:56pm

For those who haven't checked the series out yet, maybe a trailer will whet your appetite! It's only a minute. What can you lose? Enjoy!

Oh, and a big, fat "thank you" to you fellow BWWers for the incredible pull quotes! Wouldn't have a trailer without those!
STAR POWER Trailer

[JSwanson]

Posted: 7/21/11 at 6:48pm

It's time for a new episode, and I know how excited you all must be.
This one features Saxon getting a gig as the spokesperson in a latenight infomercial. Check out Max von Essen playing Saxon's agent, as well as appearances from "Submissions Only"s Kate Wetherhead and Andrew Keenan-Bolger, as well as some Julie Andrews fun provided by the geniuses behind "Judy's Cream of Wheat", Punchy Players. And it's all in HD!
Please give it a chance, and let me know what you think. I don't hurt very easily.
STAR POWER: Episode Five

[JSwanson]

Posted: 7/24/11 at 3:44pm

No one wants to check out Max von Essen sporting his nice "Death Takes a Holiday" 'stache? Really?