A One Woman Titanic Parody in 59 Minutes or Less
Created by Katie Thayer
Produced by Bikini Katie Productions, Orlando, USA
Review by Julia Bueneman
59 min / 14+ / Comedy, Solo / Audience Participation, Mature language, Sexual content, Abrupt loud noise, Splash zone (water)
This delightful show is a high-energy dive into the iconic three-plus hour movie, Titanic. Katie Thayer takes on the multitude of roles, transitioning from one character to the next with boundless energy and impeccable timing. She portrays each character with a larger-than-life personality and a generous helping of absurdity, eliciting big laughs from the audience for the entirety of the 59 minutes (or less!).
Katie Thayer in A One Woman Titanic Parody in 59 Minutes or Less. Photo by Gontran Durocher.
The props play a hilarious role in bringing both the comedic and informative aspects of the show to life. While the set is very simple, the props are clever and unexpectedly whimsical — working as a great storytelling tool as well as an excellent punchline for many scenes,
A One Woman Titanic Parody in 59 Minutes or Less is also sprinkled with educational tidbits. Amidst the laughter and silliness, Thayer manages to provide a wealth of fascinating historical information about the Titanic — from the ship itself to hilarious fact checks on some of the characters and their timelines.
Katie Thayer in A One Woman Titanic Parody in 59 Minutes or Less. Photo by Gontran Durocher.
Overall, this show is a really lovely experience that manages to strike an excellent balance between light-hearted silliness and heartfelt homage. It is an absolutely excellent way to spend an evening and laugh a whole lot!
A One Woman Titanic Parody in 59 Minutes or Less is playing at La Nouvelle Scène — Studio A from June 13–22. Tickets are $14 plus service fees at the Fringe box office (3rd floor, Arts Court, 2 Daly Avenue), and at the two satellite box offices (LabO in the Ottawa Art Gallery and La Nouvelle Scene). 5 and 10 Show Passes are also available. Visit the Ottawa Fringe Festival’s website for the show’s schedule and check out their online schedule here.
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