Maverick Theater (Fullerton, CA)
Returning for its fourth year, Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, tells the retro Christmas yarn about Martians kidnapping Santa Claus to cheer up the sad, listless children of Mars. Based on the cheesy sixties' film with its corny lines, scenery-chewing performances and a fake-loooking robot, these Martians promise a slapstick, B-movie antidote to the typical holiday show.
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The last date listed for Santa Claus Conquers the Martians was Sunday December 20, 2009 / 7:00pm. (view all dates)
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The production of Santa Claus Conquers the Martians was funny, well acted and creative. Our entire party had a wonderful time. It was nice to see this camp movie come alive on stage. The cast showed humor and great comic timing while performing. I think we may make this a yearly ritual!
This is the 4th time I have seen this production and the second time with my nephew who is now 13. We laughed our heads off and really enjoyed it. We liked some of the current topical references slipped in for this year,the new whiz bang sound effects for Torg, and the lighter green luminescent makeup of the Martians. Overall a great time to relax and have goofy fun with friends and family!
This play was so wrong, it was right. It completed the continuum. We thought it was great fun and got our pictures taken with the cast...next years Christmas cards!
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The Maverick Theatre opens its new theatre space in June 2005. The look of the theater is designed by historic theater designer Joseph Musil, who has been involved with some of the biggest historical theater renovations in the country. The most famous is the El Capitan in Hollywood. One of his current projects includes the Fox Fullerton Theater. Joseph's Art Deco design style is a difficult sty
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The Maverick Theater, in its quest to perform cinema on stage, has pulled from the vaults a Christmas tale that only Hollywood could have conceived. Santa Claus Conquers the Martians is so ridiculous and so absurd it’s entertaining. The children of Mars are not sleeping and eating. Consulting an ancient Martian sage, the Martian leaders are advised that the children are rebelling due to the society's overly rigid structure that does not allow children to play. The only way to help the children is to allow them to have toys. To do this, they need a Santa Claus. The Martian leaders decide to kidnap Santa Claus and bring him to Mars to make toys for the children.
The production captures all the hokey B-movie elements such as costumes, set pieces and the corny character portrayals. The show is suitable for kids 5 and up and adults will enjoy the SNL style of the performances.
Adapted to the stage by the director Brian Newell and Nick McGee.
