Vampires, Cowboys, and Superheroes give audience the chance to get their ‘geek’ on
Chadron State College’s fast-approaching production of Vampire Cowboy Trilogy brings about excitement for culture-savvy comedy. Vampire Cowboy Trilogy is guaranteed to satisfy the demands of today’s growing interest in geek culture.
This innovative, three-part production blends comic book humor with endless action while following the adventures of a paranormal detective, a comic book superhero duo during the Cold War era, and a teenage warrior princess. As the love for shows like “The Walking Dead” and “True Blood” cultivate, it is exciting to learn that CSC’s Theatre Department will produce this “Geek Theatre” play filled with vampires, zombie cheerleaders, and cowboys.
According to director, Scott Cavin, “Geek theatre is about bringing in culture and poking fun at stereotypes while using a lot of what people geek out about as a means to tell a story.” This three-act, 90-minute production was created by a New York theatre group known as the Vampire Cowboys. The Vampire Cowboys created this unique genre in which comedy is combined with a large amount of physical action.
According to Cavin, the audience will remember things that, as they were growing up, they truly enjoyed doing, watching, and seeing. What entertained and excited us as children still has the capacity to entertain us.
Perhaps the most appealing touch is the minimalist stage design. Cavin maintains that the show is centered on the physical comedy rather than the stage design. Since each scene occurs in a different setting, the design must maintain an aspect of consistency and simplicity.
“There’s a lot of stuff within the directing of this play that I’ve never been involved with before. Like the idea of combat within rehearsal,” Cavin said. “Nearly half of rehearsal time has been spent on stage combat rehearsal.” Cavin describes one of these fight scenes as a mix between “Glee” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.”
This is Cavin’s first time directing a Chadron State production in years. “I’m very happy to be back in the directing game. It’s a lot of fun to step out of your comfort zone and try something different” Cavin said. He’s been familiar with the Vampire Cowboy Trilogy for many years. “It just seemed perfect. My type of humor is weird and off-the-wall, so this play just seemed natural. “
Cavin depicts Vampire Cowboy Trilogies as an “ultimate geek-gasm,” certain to ignite laughter. “The audience will enjoy themselves immensely.”
Intended for mature audiences, Vampire Cowboy Trilogy will run Feb. 7-Feb. 10 in the Memorial Hall’s Black Box Theatre. To purchase tickets, contact [email protected] or call (308) 432-6207. CSC student admission is free.
