Here’s a comment that was posted today on our Facebook page
about our current show, Calamity Jane: Cowgirls Just Wanna Have Fun!
“This
show was hysterical. I’ve never laughed so hard. Brand new cast and great
olio!!!! Thought it was going to be lame because of the western theme. But was
pleasantly surprised.”
--Jillian
J Phillips Vasenda
I was surprised to hear that she thought the show would be
lame because of the western theme. I
hope people aren’t staying away from this show because it’s a Western! If you are—as Jillian learned—you’re missing
a great show.
Calamity Jane is not your grandpa’s Western! It’s a Desert Star comedy with all that
entails: zany characters, a hilarious villain with bumbling sidekicks, fun songs,
audience participation, and laugh-out-loud comedy. It’s also accompanied by one of our best
olios ever.
The At The Movies Olio has
hilarious skits, a ton of good songs, sensational singing, and some
unforgettable comedy moments.
Regardless of whether or not you’re a Western fan, if you
like Desert Star comedy, you’ll love Calamity Jane!
From the ‘40s to the ‘60s, Westerns were very popular on TV
and in the movies. When I was a kid, it
seems like most of the shows on TV were Westerns.
Why do you think the public’s taste has
turned away from Westerns? I’d love to
hear your thoughts.
--Ben Millet, General Manager
