THE MADS ARE BACK TO VIRTUALLY RIFF “THE CHOPPERS“!
Mystery Science Theater 3000‘s Frank Conniff and Trace Beaulieu are “taking movie riffing back onstage” once again in a livestreamed event – this time 6:00 pm MDT Tuesday, February 9.
The two, who starred as Dr. Clayton Forrester and TV’s Frank on MST3K, are riffing the 1961 flick, The Choppers! This show will mark their eighth time performing together virtually during the 2020-2021 COVID-19 pandemic. A Q&A session with special guest Carolina Hidalgo (Movie Sign with The Mads) follows the movie screening.
This show will broadcast live via a private link that will be sent to ticket purchasers an hour prior to showtime. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit Friends In Need Food Shelf in Minneapolis.
Viewers will be able to tune in from anywhere in the world. Anyone who purchases a ticket will gain access to re-watch the livestream and download it for personal viewing.
The Choppers is a 1961 American crime film directed by Leigh Jason and starring Arch Hall Jr. A gang of teenage greasers terrorize a small community by stealing cars and stripping them for parts, then selling the parts to a crooked junkyard owner. The police and an insurance company investigator set out to break up the gang.
Tickets for the February 9 livestreamed event are $10.00 plus a service fee. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-mads-the-choppers-live-riffing.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: Can I watch this anywhere in the world?
A: Yes. As long as you have internet access you will be able to watch and/or download the show.
Q: What is the format of the show like? Will there be silhouettes like on MST3K?
A: While the film plays, only the voices of The Mads will be heard riffing. Trace & Frank will only be on screen during the very beginning for a quick intro and again at the end of the show for a Q&A.
Q: Where will the livestream be broadcast?
A: The show will broadcast via a private YouTube link which will be sent to ticket holders an hour prior to showtime.
Q: Can I watch the show on my TV?
A: Probably! If you have a smartphone and a streaming device (like Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, etc.) you should be able to “cast” from the YouTube app on your phone to the YouTube app on your streaming device. Availability of this feature depends on your own personal setup. Visit here for instructions.
Q: Can I still watch the event even if I can’t tune in live?
A: Yes! Anyone who purchases a ticket prior to showtime will receive a link to download the show within 24 hours of the broadcast ending. If you don’t receive an email with instructions on how to access your download after 24 hours, please email chris@dumb-industries.com.
Q: Where can I buy official Mads merchandise?
A: Tim Holly designs The Mads’ t-shirts and posters and can be purchased on his website.
Q: Can I gift a ticket to a friend?
A: Yes! If you are doing this, make sure to enter their name and email address on the attendee’s info at checkout. This way they’ll receive all the emails on how to access the livestream and download the show afterwards. If you forgot to enter their info, just email chris@dumb-industries.com to update it.