17 pics from the 2:30 show this past Sunday: https://twitter.com/monsterstomp14
Monster Stomp on Ripper Row
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Did the backstage tour with Luke today. Two other people showed up as well. It wasn't that great. You basically snag a seat in the VIP section in the middle of the theater. After the show, you're sent onstage to meet with the cast and get a free photo. The park also gives you a buy package get a photo free voucher as well.
Its not really worth the money since its just a meet and greet/Q&A with the cast. No backstage access whatsoever.
Cast was actually pretty friendly. Didn't really ask about much since the technical side of shows isn't my thing. The stage manager seemed a tad rushed like she had better things to do than show a group of four around.
Its not really worth the money since its just a meet and greet/Q&A with the cast. No backstage access whatsoever.
Cast was actually pretty friendly. Didn't really ask about much since the technical side of shows isn't my thing. The stage manager seemed a tad rushed like she had better things to do than show a group of four around.
^ Was the tour actually advertised using the word "backstage"? If so, I would ask for my money back.
The description of the tour from BGW site:
You got exactly what the tour included. Did you not read the description before buying it?;-P
They're apparently using the word "backstage" with the same degree of sincerity that allows them to use words such as "terror" and "fun".
If I hear the word "fun," in another marketing campaign I'm going to blow up. See in the past they didn't have to push it on you in marketing campaigns and pass names, it just was.
netdvn said:
The use of the phrase, "Backstage Experience" is leftover from the London Rocks tour. With the London Rocks tour, you were taken backstage and then upstairs to meet the cast in the lounge. However, the lounge is being used for Ripper Row stuff this time of year and so instead you just meet the cast of the stage.
It is a nice experience if you've never stood on a stage designed the way it is. However, with photos costing near $10 each plus vip seats costing $5, $25 isn't really that outrageous of a price, plus you get your pass discount on top of that.
Yes I was livid. They need to remove the word "backstage" we never went "backstage"...just climbed up on the stage. Which was cool and I enjoyed talking with the cast (and staring at the shirtless drummers)...but it was not backstage.netdvn said:
I suspect if I went backstage at the globe I would not be fun to be around.
^ Heh. I would pay to get into extremely tight spaces with pleather panted shirtless drummers. Not sure about the small bit, however...
Love this show!!
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I won this experience with the howl-o-selfie contest. I enjoyed meeting the cast, but I agree that the word backstage was very misdirecting. I kinda remember leaving like "that was it?" I did get an awesome picture with the ripper though, he even got super into character to take it! Love this show!
I don't know if anyone has mentioned this, but the opening of the show contains the instrumental music of Living and Let Die, which is actually one of the songs featured in the original version of Monster Stomp. I found that to be a nice little touch.
For the most part I really like this show. Especial kudos to the demons who give it their all with the gyrations and lascivious facial expressions.
I find a couple of things so jarring that they mar my enjoyment. The first is the abrupt transition from "Light My Fire" to "Bring Me to Life." Secondly, I hate the part where the two leads 'dance-run' across the floor and then hold each others' arms and swing in a circle. I'm no expert at dance but it seems either poorly executed or badly choreographed; I suspect the latter.
A couple of other things also could be improved. The lead female dancer has a smile on her face throughout most of the show and pre-show when that expression is unwarranted. Also, while I appreciate the red necklace in the Hell scene, please get that prop some elastic in the back so it goes on easier.
I find a couple of things so jarring that they mar my enjoyment. The first is the abrupt transition from "Light My Fire" to "Bring Me to Life." Secondly, I hate the part where the two leads 'dance-run' across the floor and then hold each others' arms and swing in a circle. I'm no expert at dance but it seems either poorly executed or badly choreographed; I suspect the latter.
A couple of other things also could be improved. The lead female dancer has a smile on her face throughout most of the show and pre-show when that expression is unwarranted. Also, while I appreciate the red necklace in the Hell scene, please get that prop some elastic in the back so it goes on easier.