Ever heard of the George Lucas Super Live Adventure? When we saw that the amazing folks at Blast Points podcast were presenting a full panel on this incredible piece of Star Wars history at Celebration Japan, we knew we had to get them on the show to share this theatrical wonder with our audience. Join us as we chat with Jason Gibner about this legendary $25 million stage spectacular that ran for just four months in 1993 - featuring live tigers, decapitations, flying Millennium Falcons, and real laser lightsabers. This wild theatrical experience combined Willow, Tucker, Indiana Jones, American Graffiti, and Star Wars into one unforgettable show that pushed the boundaries of live entertainment decades before Galaxy&apos;s Edge &amp; the Halcyon.Discover why this hit show never made it to America, how it influenced modern arena productions, and why George Lucas was a bigger celebrity in 1990s Japan than in the United States. Plus, hear about the incredible detective work Jason and co-host Gabe did to uncover this lost piece of Lucas history.If you love deep dives into Star Wars lore and forgotten entertainment gems, this episode will blow your mind!<a href='https://youtu.be/t70VJCk44Qw?si=Fp4scf-T3mWJnI_7'>The George Lucas Super Live Adventure</a><a href='https://blastpointspodcast.com/'>The Blast Points Podcast</a><a href='https://www.instagram.com/heroesofthehalcyon/'>Heroes of the Halcyon on Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncC5tQr7TCU'>Theme Music (&quot;Digital Discourse&quot;) by Yellow Barrel</a> Send your email to heroesofthehalcyon@gmail.com - we&apos;d love to hear from you about your journeys, episode suggestions, or just to say hi!

<description>&lt;p&gt;Ever heard of the George Lucas Super Live Adventure? When we saw that the amazing folks at Blast Points podcast were presenting a full panel on this incredible piece of Star Wars history at Celebration Japan, we knew we had to get them on the show to share this theatrical wonder with our audience. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as we chat with Jason Gibner about this legendary $25 million stage spectacular that ran for just four months in 1993 - featuring live tigers, decapitations, flying Millennium Falcons, and real laser lightsabers. This wild theatrical experience combined Willow, Tucker, Indiana Jones, American Graffiti, and Star Wars into one unforgettable show that pushed the boundaries of live entertainment decades before Galaxy&amp;apos;s Edge &amp;amp; the Halcyon.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Discover why this hit show never made it to America, how it influenced modern arena productions, and why George Lucas was a bigger celebrity in 1990s Japan than in the United States. Plus, hear about the incredible detective work Jason and co-host Gabe did to uncover this lost piece of Lucas history.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you love deep dives into Star Wars lore and forgotten entertainment gems, this episode will blow your mind!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://youtu.be/t70VJCk44Qw?si=Fp4scf-T3mWJnI_7'&gt;The George Lucas Super Live Adventure&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://blastpointspodcast.com/'&gt;The Blast Points Podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/heroesofthehalcyon/'&gt;Heroes of the Halcyon on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncC5tQr7TCU'&gt;Theme Music (&amp;quot;Digital Discourse&amp;quot;) by Yellow Barrel&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Send your email to &lt;b&gt;heroesofthehalcyon@gmail.com&lt;/b&gt; - we&amp;apos;d love to hear from you about your journeys, episode suggestions, or just to say hi!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Ever heard of the George Lucas Super Live Adventure? When we saw that the amazing folks at Blast Points podcast were presenting a full panel on this incredible piece of Star Wars history at Celebration Japan, we knew we had to get them on the show to share this theatrical wonder with our audience.  Join us as we chat with Jason Gibner about this legendary $25 million stage spectacular that ran for just four months in 1993 - featuring live tigers, decapitations, flying Millennium Falcons,...

Lightsabers and Live Tigers - The George Lucas Super Live Adventure with Jason Gibner

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Kierna Conner and Sage Starkey, two beloved performers from Disney&apos;s Galactic Starcruiser who are channeling their passion for immersive storytelling into something completely new. Fresh off their experimental project &quot;Car Music&quot; earlier this year, these creative forces are launching &quot;The Good Neighbor Game&quot; – an innovative reality-based immersive performance that asks the question: are you a good neighbor, and who are the intruders?In this episode, Kierna and Sage share their journey from the halls of the Halcyon to creating accessible, community-focused immersive entertainment. They discuss their philosophy of &quot;just do it&quot; creativity, the importance of supporting local immersive art, and how their new project with Hawkmoon Immersive is designed to bring people together in a safe container for practicing real human connection.Whether you&apos;re a Starcruiser superfan or someone curious about the future of experiential entertainment, this conversation will leave you inspired by the ripple effects of that galaxy far, far away – and maybe even ready to play the Good Neighbor Game yourself! <a href='https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/pilarsmartini/the-good-neighbor-game#'>Tickets for The Good Neighbor Game</a><a href='https://www.instagram.com/thegoodneighborgame/'>The Good Neighbor Game on Instagram</a><a href='https://hawkmoonimmersive.com/the-good-neighbor-game'>The Good Neighbor Game Website</a><a href='https://hawkmoonimmersive.com/'>Hawkmoon Immersive</a> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/heroesofthehalcyon/'>Heroes of the Halcyon on Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncC5tQr7TCU'>Theme Music (&quot;Digital Discourse&quot;) by Yellow Barrel</a> Send your email to heroesofthehalcyon@gmail.com - we&apos;d love to hear from you about your journeys, episode suggestions, or just to say hi!

<description>&lt;p&gt;Join us for an inspiring conversation with Kierna Conner and Sage Starkey, two beloved performers from Disney&amp;apos;s Galactic Starcruiser who are channeling their passion for immersive storytelling into something completely new. Fresh off their experimental project &amp;quot;Car Music&amp;quot; earlier this year, these creative forces are launching &amp;quot;The Good Neighbor Game&amp;quot; – an innovative reality-based immersive performance that asks the question: are you a good neighbor, and who are the intruders?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Kierna and Sage share their journey from the halls of the Halcyon to creating accessible, community-focused immersive entertainment. They discuss their philosophy of &amp;quot;just do it&amp;quot; creativity, the importance of supporting local immersive art, and how their new project with Hawkmoon Immersive is designed to bring people together in a safe container for practicing real human connection.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you&amp;apos;re a Starcruiser superfan or someone curious about the future of experiential entertainment, this conversation will leave you inspired by the ripple effects of that galaxy far, far away – and maybe even ready to play the Good Neighbor Game yourself! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/pilarsmartini/the-good-neighbor-game#'&gt;Tickets for The Good Neighbor Game&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/thegoodneighborgame/'&gt;The Good Neighbor Game on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://hawkmoonimmersive.com/the-good-neighbor-game'&gt;The Good Neighbor Game Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://hawkmoonimmersive.com/'&gt;Hawkmoon Immersive&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/heroesofthehalcyon/'&gt;Heroes of the Halcyon on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncC5tQr7TCU'&gt;Theme Music (&amp;quot;Digital Discourse&amp;quot;) by Yellow Barrel&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Send your email to &lt;b&gt;heroesofthehalcyon@gmail.com&lt;/b&gt; - we&amp;apos;d love to hear from you about your journeys, episode suggestions, or just to say hi!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Kierna Conner and Sage Starkey, two beloved performers from Disney's Galactic Starcruiser who are channeling their passion for immersive storytelling into something completely new. Fresh off their experimental project "Car Music" earlier this year, these creative forces are launching "The Good Neighbor Game" – an innovative reality-based immersive performance that asks the question: are you a good neighbor, and who are the intruders? In this episode,...

From a Galaxy Far, Far Away to Next Door: The Good Neighbor Game with Kierna & Sage

Join us for part two of our conversation with Noah Nelson, founder of <a href='https://noproscenium.com/'>No Proscenium</a>, as we dive deep into his firsthand experience aboard Disney&apos;s Galactic Starcruiser. From stepping into the atrium for the first time to analyzing the brilliant guest management techniques that turned strangers into lifelong friends, Noah breaks down what made Starcruiser such a revolutionary experience.Discover how the Halcyon successfully balanced being a critic and a participant, why the experience worked like &quot;medium difficulty Rock Band,&quot; and the sophisticated performer training that could read any guest&apos;s comfort level and meet them exactly where they were. We explore Starcruiser&apos;s design genius - from meaningful choices to sandbox moments that allowed for authentic expression within the story framework.Noah also tackles the big &quot;what ifs&quot; - what could have been different if they&apos;d poured the concrete differently, why calling it a &quot;hotel&quot; was problematic from day one, and how economic pressures beyond creative control ultimately sealed the Halcyon&apos;s fate. Plus, hear how Starcruiser&apos;s innovations continue influencing Disney experiences today, from cruise lines to Ghost Town Alive.<a href='https://www.instagram.com/heroesofthehalcyon/'>Heroes of the Halcyon on Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncC5tQr7TCU'>Theme Music (&quot;Digital Discourse&quot;) by Yellow Barrel</a> Send your email to heroesofthehalcyon@gmail.com - we&apos;d love to hear from you about your journeys, episode suggestions, or just to say hi!

<description>&lt;p&gt;Join us for part two of our conversation with Noah Nelson, founder of &lt;a href='https://noproscenium.com/'&gt;No Proscenium&lt;/a&gt;, as we dive deep into his firsthand experience aboard Disney&amp;apos;s Galactic Starcruiser. From stepping into the atrium for the first time to analyzing the brilliant guest management techniques that turned strangers into lifelong friends, Noah breaks down what made Starcruiser such a revolutionary experience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Discover how the Halcyon successfully balanced being a critic and a participant, why the experience worked like &amp;quot;medium difficulty Rock Band,&amp;quot; and the sophisticated performer training that could read any guest&amp;apos;s comfort level and meet them exactly where they were. We explore Starcruiser&amp;apos;s design genius - from meaningful choices to sandbox moments that allowed for authentic expression within the story framework.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Noah also tackles the big &amp;quot;what ifs&amp;quot; - what could have been different if they&amp;apos;d poured the concrete differently, why calling it a &amp;quot;hotel&amp;quot; was problematic from day one, and how economic pressures beyond creative control ultimately sealed the Halcyon&amp;apos;s fate. Plus, hear how Starcruiser&amp;apos;s innovations continue influencing Disney experiences today, from cruise lines to Ghost Town Alive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/heroesofthehalcyon/'&gt;Heroes of the Halcyon on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncC5tQr7TCU'&gt;Theme Music (&amp;quot;Digital Discourse&amp;quot;) by Yellow Barrel&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Send your email to &lt;b&gt;heroesofthehalcyon@gmail.com&lt;/b&gt; - we&amp;apos;d love to hear from you about your journeys, episode suggestions, or just to say hi!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Join us for part two of our conversation with Noah Nelson, founder of No Proscenium, as we dive deep into his firsthand experience aboard Disney's Galactic Starcruiser. From stepping into the atrium for the first time to analyzing the brilliant guest management techniques that turned strangers into lifelong friends, Noah breaks down what made Starcruiser such a revolutionary experience. Discover how the Halcyon successfully balanced being a critic and a participant, why the experience worked ...

Pouring Concrete and Taking Swings: Noah Nelson on the Halcyon's Legacy

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Noah, founder of <a href='https://noproscenium.com/'>No Proscenium</a> and <a href='https://everythingimmersive.com/'>EverythingImmersive.com</a>, as he takes us behind the scenes of the immersive theater world. Discover how a single moment with the White Queen in &quot;Then She Fell&quot; sparked a 12-year journey that would help define and champion an entire entertainment medium.Noah shares the origin story of No Proscenium - from LA transmedia dinner parties to becoming the leading voice in immersive entertainment coverage. Learn what makes truly immersive experiences work (hint: it&apos;s about what the audience does, not what they watch), and get his perspectives on the design genius behind Starcruiser&apos;s approach to player agency and choice.We also dive into the recent high-profile closures of Starcruiser, Sleep No More, and Life and Trust - exploring what these losses mean for the community and why the future of immersive entertainment remains bright despite industry challenges.Whether you&apos;re a Starcruiser veteran looking to explore more immersive experiences or a creator wondering how to break into this space, Noah offers practical advice, industry insights, and a masterclass in what makes audiences feel truly part of the story. Plus, hear why all children are apparently fascists when it comes to Starcruiser missions!<a href='https://www.instagram.com/heroesofthehalcyon/'>Heroes of the Halcyon on Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncC5tQr7TCU'>Theme Music (&quot;Digital Discourse&quot;) by Yellow Barrel</a> Send your email to heroesofthehalcyon@gmail.com - we&apos;d love to hear from you about your journeys, episode suggestions, or just to say hi!

<description>&lt;p&gt;Join us for a fascinating conversation with Noah, founder of &lt;a href='https://noproscenium.com/'&gt;No Proscenium&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href='https://everythingimmersive.com/'&gt;EverythingImmersive.com&lt;/a&gt;, as he takes us behind the scenes of the immersive theater world. Discover how a single moment with the White Queen in &amp;quot;Then She Fell&amp;quot; sparked a 12-year journey that would help define and champion an entire entertainment medium.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Noah shares the origin story of No Proscenium - from LA transmedia dinner parties to becoming the leading voice in immersive entertainment coverage. Learn what makes truly immersive experiences work (hint: it&amp;apos;s about what the audience &lt;em&gt;does&lt;/em&gt;, not what they watch), and get his perspectives on the design genius behind Starcruiser&amp;apos;s approach to player agency and choice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also dive into the recent high-profile closures of Starcruiser, Sleep No More, and Life and Trust - exploring what these losses mean for the community and why the future of immersive entertainment remains bright despite industry challenges.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you&amp;apos;re a Starcruiser veteran looking to explore more immersive experiences or a creator wondering how to break into this space, Noah offers practical advice, industry insights, and a masterclass in what makes audiences feel truly part of the story. Plus, hear why all children are apparently fascists when it comes to Starcruiser missions!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/heroesofthehalcyon/'&gt;Heroes of the Halcyon on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncC5tQr7TCU'&gt;Theme Music (&amp;quot;Digital Discourse&amp;quot;) by Yellow Barrel&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Send your email to &lt;b&gt;heroesofthehalcyon@gmail.com&lt;/b&gt; - we&amp;apos;d love to hear from you about your journeys, episode suggestions, or just to say hi!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Noah, founder of No Proscenium and EverythingImmersive.com, as he takes us behind the scenes of the immersive theater world. Discover how a single moment with the White Queen in "Then She Fell" sparked a 12-year journey that would help define and champion an entire entertainment medium. Noah shares the origin story of No Proscenium - from LA transmedia dinner parties to becoming the leading voice in immersive entertainment coverage. Learn what makes...

No Limits, No Proscenium: Chatting Immersive Entertainment with Noah Nelson

We&apos;ve known Mars, one of the founding members of the Droidsmiths Union, for the past couple of years as an avid Star Wars cosplayer and Galactic Starcruiser superfan. In this episode, Mars introduces us to Randi, one of the group&apos;s East Coast admins and their &quot;unofficially official&quot; HR Manager. The Droidsmiths Union recently achieved something incredible—official recognition from Lucasfilm as an acknowledged costuming group. Mars and Randi share the story of how this milestone came to be, what it means for the community, and the exciting opportunities ahead for current and future droidsmiths. <a href='https://www.instagram.com/droidsmithsunion/'>The Droidsmiths Union Instagram</a><a href='https://www.etsy.com/shop/ClarkandDaggerCo'>Clark &amp; Dagger Etsy</a><a href='https://www.instagram.com/clarkanddagger/?hl=en'>Clark &amp; Dagger Instagram</a><a href='https://www.instagram.com/heroesofthehalcyon/'>Heroes of the Halcyon on Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncC5tQr7TCU'>Theme Music (&quot;Digital Discourse&quot;) by Yellow Barrel</a> Send your email to heroesofthehalcyon@gmail.com - we&apos;d love to hear from you about your journeys, episode suggestions, or just to say hi!

<description>&lt;p&gt;We&amp;apos;ve known Mars, one of the founding members of the Droidsmiths Union, for the past couple of years as an avid Star Wars cosplayer and Galactic Starcruiser superfan. In this episode, Mars introduces us to Randi, one of the group&amp;apos;s East Coast admins and their &amp;quot;unofficially official&amp;quot; HR Manager. The Droidsmiths Union recently achieved something incredible—official recognition from Lucasfilm as an acknowledged costuming group. Mars and Randi share the story of how this milestone came to be, what it means for the community, and the exciting opportunities ahead for current and future droidsmiths. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/droidsmithsunion/'&gt;The Droidsmiths Union Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.etsy.com/shop/ClarkandDaggerCo'&gt;Clark &amp;amp; Dagger Etsy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/clarkanddagger/?hl=en'&gt;Clark &amp;amp; Dagger Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/heroesofthehalcyon/'&gt;Heroes of the Halcyon on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncC5tQr7TCU'&gt;Theme Music (&amp;quot;Digital Discourse&amp;quot;) by Yellow Barrel&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Send your email to &lt;b&gt;heroesofthehalcyon@gmail.com&lt;/b&gt; - we&amp;apos;d love to hear from you about your journeys, episode suggestions, or just to say hi!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

We've known Mars, one of the founding members of the Droidsmiths Union, for the past couple of years as an avid Star Wars cosplayer and Galactic Starcruiser superfan. In this episode, Mars introduces us to Randi, one of the group's East Coast admins and their "unofficially official" HR Manager. The Droidsmiths Union recently achieved something incredible—official recognition from Lucasfilm as an acknowledged costuming group. Mars and Randi share the story of how this milestone came to be, wha...

Roger Roger: Discussing the Droidsmiths Union with Mars & Randi

Three superfans of Disney's Galactic Starcruiser get together each week to discuss this spectacular immersive experience. Any spoilers will be dutifully warned about - this podcast is safe for newbies or voyage veterans. Ignite the spark!

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