io9.gizmodo.com: In 2019, a New Jersey high school made national news when it put on a stage production of Ridley Scott’s 1979 sci-fi horror masterpiece Alien. The production even got the attention of Ripley herself, Sigourney Weaver. It was a huge deal because everyone had the exact same thought: “How the hell do you turn Alien into a stage show?” It turns out that question was actually answered years earlier by a group of bus drivers in the United Kingdom.
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I remember reading about the New Jersey high school putting on a production of Alien, and obviously there was a lot of excitement around that whole endeavor. There were so many questions of how that might be accomplished, and I think there was probably more talk about that show then most other high school theater productions combined. But now, how fun to see that there was actually a predecessor to the New Jersey production of Alien in the U.K.! I think that it is so cool that a group of bus drivers have united together around their passion for theater, and even more cool that they are working together to push the envelope! I definitely want to see this documentary, because as the title states, I think it is simply pure joy! While I appreciate the need and desire to make really deep and often tragic theater, I have an affinity for projects that are just fun and happy and I would love to see that played out within this documentary.
This might just be the sweetest article I have ever read. It actually made me want to go and watch the trailer for this movie. Maybe it’s just my yearning for live performances, or maybe it's my community theater upbringing, but this almost made me happy cry. Their production is so joyous, and pure, and their passion is just shining through! It is such a joy to see these talented individuals get their dreams fulfilled and have their work shrewd with the whole world. It doesn't matter how professional it looks or how technically impressive it is, the heart of the production is so apparent. What I would have given to be in the audience for that one night only performance on the west end. It's a shame that the full movie is not more widely available to watch because I would sell my soul to be able to see the happy faces of the cast and crew on their opening/closing night.
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