![]() Brunson’s swift character transitions between older Lorraine and younger Lorraine was nothing short of masterful, which alongside Schwartz’s boyish humiliation and determination made for a series of hilariously cringeworthy moments.Īs the reading went on, it was clear that the script had a few poorly-aged jokes that both the performers and audience acknowledged together. Their relationship was that of a seesaw, keeping everyone at the edge of their seats.Īnother relationship that undoubtedly kept everyone at the edge was Marty and his mother Lorraine, played by Film Independent Spirit Award winner Quinta Brunson ( Abbott Elementary). ![]() Sam Richardson’s ( The Afterparty) Biff Tannen had the right combination of mean and foolishness, fittingly contrasting the meekness of Drew Tarver’s ( The Other Two) George McFly. L-R: Sam Richardson, Tawny Newsome, Quinta Brunson, Ben Schwartz, Gil Ozeri, Scott Aukerman, Bobby Moynihan, Drew Tarver (photo: Getty Images) It was as if he had impersonated Doc all his life-and on this night he truly let his marbles go. With every “Great Scott!” his head shook with excitement, his eyes demanded attention and his jaw dropped with astonishment. Emmitt Brown was played by the hysterical Bobby Moynihan ( Saturday Night Live). One still earning big laughs was the photo of Marty and his dissapearing-and-reappearing siblings, Photoshopped to feature the Live Read actors’ faces in place of the film cast.Īnother still drew a very heartwarming “AOf course, nothing gets quite as fuzzy as Doc Brown’s hair! The estimable Dr. One of those elements was the projector that showcased a series of stills from the film, offering a further visualization of each scene unfolding onstage. Whoever didn’t quite remember the loud-and-proud anthem “The Power Of Love” by Huey Lewis & The News was wonderfully reminded by the live band onstage, who not only performed the chart-topping song perfectly but also acted as Marty’s band The Pinheads as well as performing the “Enchantment Under the Sea” dance’s iconic oldies.Ī number of elements helped bring the reading to life. The audience laughed, and proceeded to cheer in support of the message, also noted by Film Independent’s Josh Welsh in his opening remarks: It was an immersive experience from the very start.Īfter the second or third typo in the script was read, Schwartz commented, “We gotta fight for the strike, guys.” A joke with a message, addressing the current situation between the unions representing the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the major Hollywood studios. Lastly, guests had the opportunity to dress up for the chance to enter the costume competition and win a signed poster. There was even a photo booth to take ‘80s inspired photos. Walking through the lobby before entering the Bram Theater guests were greeted with splashes of light blue decorum on the walls, jellyfish hanging from the ceiling-dancing from the vents!-and a huge banner that read Enchantment Under the Sea. First off: the DeLorean! That’s right, cast and attendees were able to snap some cool photos outside the Wallis of and with the famous screen-used vehicle. Live Read cast onstage at the Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts in Beverly Hilly (photo: Getty Images)īut before jumping into the reading itself, we should note the liveliness of the pre-show atmosphere. After introducing the wickedly hilarious cast, narrator Scott Aukerman ( Comedy Bang! Bang!) asked the cast if they should say a prayer before starting an ironic joke seeing as the story exudes pure sci-fi magic. After being introduced by Film Independent President Josh Welsh, Schwartz expressed to the packed house: “This movie made me fall in love with movies.”Ī writer himself, Schwartz said it was a dream come true for him to lead a dramatization of one of his most cherished stories. The Live Read was directed by Ben Schwartz ( Renfield, Parks & Recreation), who also starred as Marty McFly. The classic film was given new life at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on June 24. If there was any doubt about the enduring appeal of the Zemeckis-directed sci-fi comedy blockbuster in the year 2023, look no further than Film Independent Presents’ Back to the Future Live Read. Fox and screenwriters Robert Zemeckis & Bob Gale might’ve known at least that much about the future of popular music when making their iconic 1985 film, but could they have anticipated that said kids, their kids (and their kids’ kids) would still love Back to the Future so passionately nearly 40 years later? “I guess you guys aren’t ready for that yet,” so says Marty McFly-he of the far-off future of the 1980s-after performing a raucous, Chuck-Berry-presaging guitar solo in front of crowd of Bobby sox era teens in 1955, “But your kids are gonna love it.”
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