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HomeUncategorizedThe Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer-Review

The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer-Review

On Sunday, April 23, at 12:30pm, I went to see The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer in the heart of Calgary: VertigoTheatre. In other words, I went to see a masterpiece of animation, puppetry, acting and ukulele playing. Yes, you heard me, ukulele playing.

The play ran for about fifty minutes, and it was truly a work of art. It was set years ahead of our time, when the oceans have all risen and one man: Alvin Sputnik, had to save all humanity and find his wife’s soul. Not only was it incredible, TAAS (The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik) had a strong message to it.

The puppet, Alvin Sputnik, was made out of a buoy (for the head) and the puppeteer’s free hand acted as its legs and arms, like so:

Could there be anything cuter? Anyways, as I was saying, I absolutely loved the show and would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to see a small deep-sea diver go through a bitter-sweet adventure.

They have spent trillions of dollars on a space program only to find out that we are alone in this world.

One of the most touching scenes, in my opinion, was when Alvin started to play with a plastic bag. This is a great example of how the play can incorporate a pretty decent amount of pain and grief into the plot in a fun and light-hearted way that makes TAAS suitable for all ages.

Even though the show has left Calgary, I highly recommend going to see this wonderful little play or visit Vertigo Theatre to attend another great show. Be sure to check out Vertigo Theatre’s 2017-18 season because I’m sure they will bring more shows just like TAAS. 

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Kiana Baghban
Kiana Baghban
Your normal 13-year old Late French Immersion student who loves music, reading, writing, debate, old things (vintage/retro), volleyball, long walks, and thunderstorms. A lover of Sinatra, Martin and Lewis, Crosby, Roza etc. etc. I believe that the world is a beautiful place and behind every thorn, there is a rose. Helping people is one of my passions. An introvert perfectionist and animal-lover. I want to make the world a better place by being a better person. "If you don't know the guy on the other side of the world, love him anyway because he's just like you. He has the same dreams, the same hopes and fears. It's one world, pal. We're all neighbours." -Frank Sinatra
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