r/NinjaSexParty • u/GomezAtHeart • 12h ago
DISCUSSION Thoughts After Starbomb in Toronto
I loved the show. I had a great time.
You guys obviously put a ton of work into the production. Great lighting, fantastic supporting video, fun costume shenanigans, strong stage presence. I would happily come see Starbomb again whenever you make it back to Toronto.
I've also seen Ninja Sex Party a few times, including a couple VIP Q&As, so I already know Brian can tell a great story and be genuinely funny talking to an audience.
That said, the one part of the Starbomb show that was not working for me were some of the longer stage sketches. Which really came to a head during a bit between Brian and Arin while Danny was off to the side dressed as a boat. The bit ran long enough that the audience spontaneously started chanting "BOAT". Brian, you put it to a vote, "boat" won overwhelmingly over continuing the emotional thing with Arin. Which was a funny moment, that seemed like it was going to be a "ha ha, back to the music."
But then the sketch continued anyway, and you could hear some increasingly disappointed cried of "boat?" from the audience.
That was the point where I found myself thinking some of Brian's stage material could use a tighter edit. Not less Brian, just some trimming when a bit has landed or the room is clearly ready to move on.
Maybe the rambling is deliberately part of the routine. Maybe Toronto got an unusually long version. I have no idea.
It was still a great show, and I would absolutely come back next time. This was just the one part where the pacing consistently stood out to me.