McCracken 2: The Whackening

I saw the first instalment of this show, and I loved, and it was the same with #2. The Whackening was certainly a treat to see!

Front of House
The evening started stressful. The show was supposed to begin at 7:30 - at 7:40, the doors were finally opened and people were filing in. Which was a nightmare, because from 6:50 to the moment the doors were opened the lobby was filling up very quickly. Half of that time was wasted standing in line waiting for buy a ticket along with everyone else.

And there was no organization. None. This entrance experience was frustrating and very unprofessional. This needs to be fixed for the next shows.

Thankfully, the show was riotously entertaining, so it saved the day from he aggravation of feeling like herded and panicked sheep once the doors opened.

Show Time
The only fault I can find in either show is the swearing that occurs. Honestly, I understand they are going for realism - after all, in a world of spies, assassin, contract killers, and mobsters, I am pretty sure that a few bad words are going to slip out once in a while. However, this is still a stage, you have an audience wanting to be entertained - the bottom line is that the F bombs and other vulgarities did not add anything to the show, and were unnecessary.

I'd like to be clear - I am not opposed to swearing if it would add to the story, further the plot line, or is in some way required in the scene. Here - it wasn't needed at all. There is so much action going on, so many points to ponder or situations to laugh at, that the swearing just distracted from the story for that brief moment, every time one was said.

Other than that, this was fantastic! Our group thoroughly enjoyed the show, and love the integration of video footage and stage acting. Brilliant again, McCracken!

My favourite scene has to be the going up through all the levels to get to the top of the building, and encountering different villains along the way. And to top it all off, a wrestling match with two mask Mexicano wrestlers! (They looked like life size versions of the Koodo ad mini man.) Absolutely wonderful music, film, choreography, and stunt / fight work.

Accidental Humour Co., congratulations, you've hit a jackpot with a great show that is entertaining all around! Looking forward to McCrackin 3 already!