Now available on Netflix* (and many other streaming services) is a documentary that many Star Wars
fans will enjoy.
Jedi Junior High is the behind-the-scenes story of the making
of a Star Wars live musical production! Specifically it is an adaptation of
The Empire Strikes Back, staged in 2009.
For any seasoned theatre company this would be a huge undertaking, but this show has a cast of performers all ranging from about 8 to 13 years old! On top of that, there is a wide range of experience and skill among the cast.
Over the course of the film you get to know the cast, their
families, the crew and the creators who put the whole thing together. The young cast range from kids vaguely aware of the story
to kids who (like most people reading this right now) live and breathe Star
Wars saga!
Here's the trailer:
Jedi Junior High goes through the audition process, the rehearsals, the backstage drama and the
exciting opening night.
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| "Chewbacca" learns that being a wookiee is a very sweaty life |
So how could they do a live musical that includes the battle
of Hoth? Carbon freezing? Yoda??
The
clever ways the producers of the show have come up with to include all
these and more are just one of the reasons to enjoy this movie.
Be prepared to laugh, to be moved, to see the
cutest Yoda you’ve ever seen and to cheer on a whole crew of young rebels!
For more details visit jedijuniorhigh.com
*Available on Netflix USA and Canada. Check other areas.
