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
Season S02 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
Weekend At Cornies
Season S02 10 — 01hr 00min 25sec — 10 March 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/sIEdc8-mgnY
Sphears of Influence
Season S02 11 — 54min 56sec — 24 March 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/0LHrdH_Wy7s
Law & Order: Special Edsel Unit
Season S02 12 — 01hr 10min 00sec — 07 April 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/lIfQF8PSPBg
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Game of Telephone
Season S02 13 — 01hr 03min 52sec — 24 April 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/8JNyrCG3FE0
The Empire Strikes Out
Season S02 14 — 50min 15sec — 05 May 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/l15dWJnROgw
Happy Birthday to,… Who?!
Season S02 15 — 01hr 02min 06sec — 19 May 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/pZta9lUPjrU
What To Expect When You're Not Expecting
Season S02 16 — 01hr 04min 45sec — 02 June 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/fVemVMA3kz4
Paradox Lost
Season S02 17 — 58min 02sec — 16 June 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/wJSWkTqlRmM
The Doctor is SIN
Season S02 18 — 58min 35sec — 30 June 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/k0EXxoSZYaU
This One Goes To Ten
Season S02 19 — 01hr 09min 43sec — 28 July 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/Xfob_daxkVk
Dr. Jekyll & Lieutenant Parr
Season S02 20 — 01hr 12min 14sec — 11 August 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/5r4Uhs9rbMs
Sorry, Wrong Number
Season S02 21 — 45min 43sec — 25 August 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/FvvqaBpVSx0
What's In The Box?
Season S02 22 — 01hr 08min 42sec — 08 September 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 Facebook: https://youtu.be/kcYYq-s2lW0
Homecoming Part 1
Season S02 26 — 47min 03sec — 12 October 2024
Start of the two part season finale
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Homecoming Part II
Season S02 27 — 55min 45sec — 19 October 2024
Conclusion of the two part season finale
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A New Beginning?
Season S03 01 — 01hr 09min 11sec — 16 February 2025
Season 3 premiere! 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://www.youtube.com/live/1BfJTfQK-AU
A Matter of Perspective
Season S03 02 — 57min 36sec — 02 March 2025
After spending the last season trapped in the Omega Quadrant, the Edsel has returned to Federation space with the help of a mysterious alien technology. Unfortunately the technology was more mysterious than the crew thought and they ended up 150 years in the past! Welcome to the mid-23rd century…
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/GIaj670DJ9A