On Mar. 7, some lucky Saint Leo lions had the thrilling opportunity to partake in the adventure that is The Blue Man group at Orlando at Universal Studios.
At a first glance, the performance seemed to be just like any other regular concert. But once students got a look at the three men covered head to toe in blue paint, playing instruments that weren’t quite instruments, and found themselves getting plucked out of the crowed just to be hung upside down, painted, then used as a giant human-sized stamp, they realized it was anything but regular.
“I like the energy and how unique the show is. I haven’t seen anything like it!” Exclaimed Bridget Bosca, freshman criminal justice major.
Right from the start the audience was introduced to the kind of comedic, interactive behavior that this crazy blue bunch offers. Seats quickly filled as audience members begin to take notice of the red animated sign displayed just above the stage. Not only is this random technological writing informative, but also quite amusing. Soon enough, students were in stiches as they compliantly congratulated one audience member for a birthday or another special achievement, and then playfully laughing at another’s expense.
“Usually at a concert it’s the stage and a band, then the audience,” explained Christian Silva, first year student. “I wasn’t expecting them to be so connected with the crowed.”
“Interactive” is a phrase that one might use to describe the spectacle. Some might even call it odd.
“It was very odd, but you know like one of those odds that are pretty good,” stated Alexa Klein, Freshman. “When I first got into it I thought, ‘oh, it’s like a concert.’ Then when it started I realized that it was very comedic and very entertaining. I didn’t know what the heck was going on.”
Accompanied with their various techniques of entertainment and expression, the group had a little musical extra help. Located near the back of the stage, high up on platforms on either side, were extra musicians painted in neon tribal designs. When the three blue men weren’t drumming, they were still entertaining by either catching marshmallows or climbing over audience members, searching for their next victim. Each wide-eyed stare, and quick movement was extenuated with some kind of random noise that both shocked and delighted.
“They were very creative. I liked how they used instruments to express themselves,” said Bosca. “They didn’t just use drums. They used those pipe things and other objects.”
“Even though they weren’t talking, they were very humorous and getting involved with the audience,” agreed Klein.
Saint Leo’s Campus Activities Board is hailed for planning off-campus trips to exciting events and locations, but how did they manage to nab tickets for this popular act?
“The Blue Man Group rep reached out to our old adviser, Morgan Baum, and offered a great deal for students,” explained CAB representative Jessica Weaver. “We had the opportunity to send over fifty students to go see it.”
And many of those fortunate students agree that the Blue Man Group is an act that should be seen over and over again.
“I enjoyed the whole show. There wasn’t a single moment where I was bored,” raves Silva. “If you have the opportunity to go, you need to take it. Make it a thing!”
“This is a great example of don’t be afraid to try something new,” Klein encourages. “If there is something you want to do, and Saint Leo is offering it, go out and do it!”
Wanting a new experience that gets you out of your seat, shaking your rear end? Go check out The Blue Man Group at Universal Studios. They’re unlike anything you’ve seen before. And be sure to be on the lookout for more of Saint Leo’s off-campus adventures.
