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Losing the first election to a very popular president, she vows to win the rematch. How? Be the first woman to land on Mars! Audience gets to vote for the winner. Featuring plutonium, cheese curls and Tab.

The cast

Lisa Lounsbury
Role: Marilyn Wells, Republican Senator and Astronaut

Antonio Banks
Role: President Ron Simonson, Democratic Incumbent

Chelsea K. Vance
Role: Tara Myers, Assistant to Marilyn Wells

Luke Tucker
Role: Christopher Wells, Assistant to the President

Chuck Beeson
Role: Mr. Tyriannos, Secret Service, Debate Moderator

Charlzik Theatre Company

First Lady on Mars

Thu., Jul. 30 @ 5:30 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 1 @ 10:00 p.m.
Wed., Aug. 5 @ 7:00 p.m.
Fri., Aug. 7 @ 10:00 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 9 @ 5:30 p.m.

Warning! Adult language

Venue U of M Rarig Center Arena
For ages 16+
Written by Chuck Beeson
Web site www.charlzik.com
genres Drama, Sci-fi/mystery
subjects Relationships, Political
features Audience participation, World premiere, Original script/choreography, Original music, First-time Minnesota Fringe Festival producer

Overall rating

User reviews

what the heck?
by brenda atkins Follow this reviewer
Rating 3 kitties
i liked that there was a cast and it had some potential but i spent most of the show trying to figure out what they were talking about. i suppose si-fi isn't really easy to do in an on stage performance, but it's not really a show i would recommend to everyone but it was an entertaining hour.

Timely, Clever & Inventive!
by Phillip Breker Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
As I entered the theater I found myself wondering how are they going to make this 'work'? I mean...a lady flying to Mars and running for President? But I was pleasantly suprised throughout the production when the themes meshed and flowed together. The writing is tasteful and thought provoking in a time when politics can be painfully abrasive. And who doesn't love the pure thrill of space exploration or the scientfic mystery of ANTIMATTER!? Very creative props and audio recordings. Antonio portrayed well the Presidential demeanor. And even an unexpected twist at the end. I highly recommend this production as a timely, clever and inventive creation. Well done!

First Lady on Mars Was great!
by Benjamin Meents Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
The show was a really nice production- perfectly cast ... Lisa was awesome as the "first lady" and Antonio was a commanding presence as the president - a really strong performance by a promising young actor! The supporting cast was great at well as well. The show was well written with some really funny moments. Overall very enjoyable production!

First Lady on Mars
by Fuzzy Killer Duckling Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
I found this performance totally worth seeing. An excellent performance by all the actors, with Lisa and Antonio doing an exceptionally good job. Chelsea, Luke and Chuck were very good as well. The story was interesting, and the set very good, with signs of Lisa's handiwork all over it.

First Lady on Mars
by Annette Kendall Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
This is the best play I have ever seen at Fringe!!!! Intelligent, funny, and tackles current issues in an inventive, thought-provoking way. Excellent acting by all, scenes flowed smoothly together, the premise of a "person" on Mars actually seemed plausible! This is definately one not to miss!