Starship Edsel
https://www.otherworldtheatre.org/edsel
Silver Age Live Stage Performance; Series (Parody) — Chicago
Starship Edsel is a Star Trek inspired farce set aboard the Federation Starship Edsel towards in the early 25th century. It is based upon a LARP written and developed by Brandon Brylawski, who is also a producer and head writer on this show.
The Edsel is a cruiser, Edsel class (the only one), largely regarded as a failure in ship design. Somehow, serious flaws in architecture and engineering were not caught until the prototype ship was completed. From its launch, it has been plagued with mechanical and operational problems that have played havoc with its fitness and combat-readiness, to the point where it became the butt of jokes throughout Starfleet.
Soon it had become a dumping ground for personnel who were considered too disruptive or incompetent for front-line service, but who had not done anything sufficiently egregious to warrant being discharged. Eventually, Starfleet Command sent down an order to retire the embarrassing vessel, to the relief of all involved. But it was not to be. At the last moment, the Federation Council countermanded the directive: a political use had been found for the vessel. The Edsel's new continuing mission:
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To stay in permanent parking orbit around the vacation planet of Atlantis
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To deal with vapid and overbearing VIPs
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To boldly give tours of an "Authentic Federation Starship"!
Episodes
Where No One (In Their Right Mind) Has Gone Before
Season S01 01 — 01hr 32min 26sec — 02 October 2022
The season premiere of Starship Edsel! "Where No One (In Their Right Mind) Has Gone Before" An improvised Star Trek satire taking place aboard Starfleet's worst vessel, the USS Edsel. An Edsel Class starship (the only one) known as a failure in ship design and development. Its mission: to boldly give tours of an "authentic" Federation Starship.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/sWiTulOVmjE
Shake it Till You Break It
Season S01 02 — 01hr 12min 01sec — 06 November 2022
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/FbMCB2kfiqs
Where Are We
Season S02 01 — 56min 54sec — 13 November 2023
An improvised Star Trek satire taking place aboard Starfleet's worst vessel, the USS Edsel. An Edsel Class starship (the only one) known as a failure in ship design and development.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iQqSb_kzhhI
Damn! Starbase Indy?!
Season S02 02 — 01hr 12min 34sec — 28 November 2023
Performed live at Starbase Indy in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Special guest star: Larry Nemecek as "L"
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ePC2R1FEcmo
The Trouble With Vege-Tribbles
Season S02 03 — 01hr 06min 37sec — 03 December 2023
An improvised Star Trek satire taking place aboard Starfleet's worst vessel, the USS Edsel. An Edsel Class starship (the only one) known as a failure in ship design and development. After a battle with the Romulans and activation of their mysterious space-bending super weapon, the Edsel is thrown far beyond known space. Its mission: to get home.
Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/bMGV4-PujUg
Cleanup On Isla IV
Season S02 04 — 01hr 09min 09sec — 17 December 2023
An improvised Star Trek satire taking place aboard Starfleet's worst vessel, the USS Edsel. An Edsel Class starship (the only one) known as a failure in ship design and development. After a battle with the Romulans and activation of their mysterious space-bending super weapon, the Edsel is thrown far beyond known space. Its mission: to get home.
Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/1SAei40H8Dg
It's A Wonder Fools Live
Season S02 05 — 51min 41sec — 31 December 2023
An improvised Star Trek satire taking place aboard Starfleet's worst vessel, the USS Edsel. An Edsel Class starship (the only one) known as a failure in ship design and development. After a battle with the Romulans and activation of their mysterious space-bending super weapon, the Edsel is thrown far beyond known space. Its mission: to get home.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/NiKsXl3dE3E
Ms. Brightside
Season S02 06 — 51min 24sec — 14 January 2024
An improvised Star Trek satire taking place aboard Starfleet's worst vessel, the USS Edsel. An Edsel Class starship (the only one) known as a failure in ship design and development. After a battle with the Romulans and activation of their mysterious space-bending super weapon, the Edsel is thrown far beyond known space. Its mission: to get home.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/ZMeyVZsfPuQ
Lost Vega
Season S02 07 — 01hr 21min 50sec — 28 January 2024
An improvised Star Trek satire taking place aboard Starfleet's worst vessel, the USS Edsel. An Edsel Class starship (the only one) known as a failure in ship design and development. After a battle with the Romulans and activation of their mysterious space-bending super weapon, the Edsel is thrown far beyond known space. Its mission: to get home.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/6l2NaNRHnJA
Family Matters
08 — 01hr 07min 29sec — 11 February 2024
An improvised Star Trek satire taking place aboard Starfleet's worst vessel, the USS Edsel. An Edsel Class starship (the only one) known as a failure in ship design and development. After a battle with the Romulans and activation of their mysterious space-bending super weapon, the Edsel is thrown far beyond known space. Its mission: to get home.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/guoXZYON2t0
What Dreams May Come
Season S02 09 — 58min 16sec — 25 February 2024
An improvised Star Trek satire taking place aboard Starfleet's worst vessel, the USS Edsel. An Edsel Class starship (the only one) known as a failure in ship design and development. After a battle with the Romulans and activation of their mysterious space-bending super weapon, the Edsel is thrown far beyond known space. Its mission: to get home.
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/xoClVJQ7U5Y