ANI: A Parody
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Ani Skywalker is in the dumps. His wife is dead. He's stuck in a bogus government job he hates. He spends most of his time staring out into space, thinking about the good old days. But things are about to change for Ani as he sets off for adventure in the galaxy's biggest come-back...
ANI: A Parody
Written by Nick and Matt Lang
Music by TalkFine
Directed by Matt Lang
Cast:
Ani - Chris Allen
Tarkin - Joseph Walker
Mara - Denise Donovan
J.J. - Brian Holden
Emily - Julia Albain
Sebulba - Eric Kahn Gale
Bob/Veers - Joe Moses
Oola - Meredith Stepien
Pappy/Obi-Wan - Nick Lang
Band:
Clark Baxtresser - Keyboard 1/Vocals
Pierce Siebers - Keyboard 2/Vocals
Max Evrard - Keyboard 3/Vocals
Corey Richardson - Guitar
Mason Cormie - Bass
Nick Kabat - Drums
Meredith Stepien - Percussion/Backing Vocals
Stage Manager, Ruby Summers
Asst. Stage Manager, Jess Dumbroff
Production Manager, Sarah Petty
Assc. Producer, Julia Albain
Sound Designer, Mark Swiderski
Lighting Design by Sarah Petty
Set by Jen Lang & Teia Smith
Costumes by Nick and Matt Lang
Camera Operators
Matt Lang
Tony Pisaneschi
Jeff Blim
Joey Richter
Sound Editor
Mark Swiderski
Video Editor
Nick Lang
Special Thanks to George Lucas, and most of all Pat Brady.
This parody was performed and produced for the enjoyment of ourselves and other Star Wars fans. It is in no way approved, endorsed by, or affiliated with Lucasfilm or any of their affiliates. - Krátké a kreslené filmy
oh wow! I see what Starkid did there. ANI. like the musical Annie. But instead it's Ani, a nickname for "Anakin". A humorous play on words. That's where the comedy comes in.
Aaron Burr You must not know dick about musical theatre.
You're fun at parties aren't you
@Dumpster Fire oh no I got the joke, I just didn't get how its funny
@@HGmolotov they were referencing a moment in the show that happens around 1:13:10 where the slave dancer girl explains the joke to Mara.
@@elisebrown2986 I was quoting boba fett...
“If I had a penny for every time I thought I killed someone but they came back as a robot, I’d have two pennies. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it happened twice.” - Obi-Wan Kenobi
Time stamp?
The Dam Ravenclaw-Demigod-Starkid fan he doesn’t actually say that I don’t think
@@asrieldreemurr1988 yea he does
Doofen-Wan Kenobi
@@alyssahopson5926 he didn't, it's just a joke that they made from the line from Phineas and Ferb
"He'll electrocute me with lightning or worse... I'll lose that promotion" radiates the same energy as hermoine's "we could get killed or worse expelled!"
I think it may be a reference
He really needs to sort out his priorities.
Oo I was the 1k like
Yep
It's literally the same joke
The audience's reaction to the "nobody's too old for lego bricks" comment is just more proof of the level of nerdiness we starkid fans live by. And I just love it!
More like it's more proof just how awesome Lego is
"I loved him like a brother...
so I cut him in half, and I put him in...a volcano."
I love how the camera slowly pans out to Tarkin's reaction after that line
This is an upside down universe where I can say, "the Jar Jar parts are the best."
I have bestowed upon you: the 500th like
There are 666 likes rn! Satan is a real man!
I wanna like this but I don't want to ruin the 666. This is my like
Some psychopath ruined the 666
Do not worry. It’s now 1.1k
You know, I just realized that Ani is basically just "Workin' Boys" with Star Wars characters
🤯🤯🤯🤯
Omfg, yes.
Galatians 4:16
oh shit
Y E S
Obi Wan pulling out a gun instead of his lightsaber was amazing.
“When I kill you, don’t come back as a goddamn robot”
so uncivilized
You can tell that Obi Wan that he can get his gun!
Timestamp pls?
@@aweirdoandaphone4135 1:36:21
He had to use the gun. If he used a lightsaber Jar Jar would have come back as a goddam robot.
Joe loves to have his hair dyed grey and slicked back, apparently
I would too if it looked that good on me.
It works for him😍😍😍
i love his hair dyed grey and slicked back
@@emmikate Oh it definitely does.
maddie it’s works for him
obi wan's drinking problems explains why he forgets things from the prequels. thanks for fixing the prequels for me, starkid
Sarah Wagoner his memory is flexible!
He didn't forget anything. He just said he never owned R2.
@@user-xx6vy9ri8p Well, he did tell Luke in Empire Strikes Back, that Yoda had trained him, instead of Qui-Gon Jinn, his Master in Episode I.
@@PotterheadMando Yoda trained him as a youngling and how to become force ghost. And Qui-Gon was irrelevant for Luke.
@@user-xx6vy9ri8p True.
The sarcastic delivery of "I'm better now, I'm drunk" is one of my favorite lines out of any of the Starkid shows.
My personal fave is "I WAS BEING SARCASTIC YOU BLOODY WANKER"
A breakdown of the comments:
42% People who are surprised to be fond of Jar Jar
36% People who don't like the negative reaction this show got
22% People quoting AVPM
0% People actually hating on the show
100% swooning over Joe Walker in a crop top
Go Away I HAVENT GOTTEN TO THAT PART YET
When they first posted the video it did get a bunch of rude comments but thankfully it been so long that those got buried.
Jake Mizel YOU’RE ABSURD
its impossible to hate this show
Honestly the fact that starkid made people sad about the death of jar jar binks is an example of how effective they are?? Like Starkid’s writing is genuinely so good.
They made us love Quirrelmort... they can do anything at this point and i will love it. xD
they also made us love umbridge and her muscles but i think that just joe w haha
They made me feel bad for Voldemort
They made us love Jafar and hate Aladdin while somehow making a better remake than Disney
Nick and Matt Lang are insane
I think it's Team Starkid's ultimate goal for each musical to make the audience fall in love with the most hated characters
You're absolutely right! Voldemort, Umbridge, Quirrell, Jafar, Jar Jar.. they have a gift haha
Boy. You forgot Achmed in that list
Robin, Two-faces, Seamus...
Emett Peterson nobody remembers Achmed
Taryn M hats off to you 🎩⤵️ 👏👏
Can we talk about Chris Allen’s performance in this? I feel like he’s really able to pull off the comedy and some really heartfelt scenes at once?
One of the best actors in starkid in my opinion
And... The dude gained like 40 pounds for this role! That's commitment people!
@@yeshevishman really?
@@ramona3840 no it’s a suit
The costuming in this show is fantastic and elevates the comedy so much
The love interest is in such an unsexualized outfit while tarkin has that gorgeous crop top and booty shorts
Ani’s freaking onesie and paddy/Obi wan in those bathrobe type thing
That beautiful leia bikini that kept falling off
You forgot the boba fett costume
Top. Notch.
Wait i didn't realise it was meant it be Princess Leia ahaha I just saw that scene and it makes it so much funnier
You mean tarkin isn't the love interest?
After 2 years, I got the 1k like? Nice
My favorite visual joke in this is the giant adult onesie as Ani's costume.
Also, it is my belief that they wanted the band singing over the play, as though to parody a cheesy 80's style movie. A lot of this play is parodying that kind of cheesiness, such as the underdog sports team cliche, etc. I think it's brilliant humor.
Also, I had no idea that people are saying that this is Starkid's worst work. Are you kidding me?? This is comedy GOLD. I don't even know dick about Star Wars and I can tell when I am looking at STELLAR writing, impeccable acting and stage directing, amazing music, and just plain talent and heart. This is probably their BEST work. This is not just amateur comedy- they know what they are doing and they did a wonderful job. I don't know who is looking at this over 2 years after this came out on CZcams, but seriously people, give this play a chance. Starkid, keep up the good work and I hope everything you do in the future is as enjoyable as this.
I agree that this is definitely a great production. On first viewing I didn't give it a shot, I was so used to AVPM, and backed out after a few minutes. Coming back to it later, especially after watching their other musicals, I can really appreciate the writing, music (MY GOD THE MUSIC), and just everything. It's one of my faves and I love how the songs could easily be in any 80s movie even with all of the Star Wars themes in them. Part of me feels like they made this just as an excuse to perform their Star Wars fan songs haha.
Actually, Nick said in a livestream that the original intent was for it to be like a sports channel montage! I totally see where you are coming from though!
@@chaniw5294 i honestly prefer this to the batman one
ughh yeah i will never understand how anyone could say this is their worst… i understand if it isn’t someone’s favorite but i’ve seen real hate for this show over the years that i will never get. it’s forever one of my favorites
I think one of my favorite lines is still
"Holy smokes, look at that time!"
"I can't read!"
I laughed so hard when that happened though.
I died
I started laughing again just reading it now, so yeah i agree
@@FridaGilje I think their deliveries are a big part of it (quite a pair of kooky accents amirite)
Elizabeth Tarsky absolutely! Brian’s delivery just kills me every time!
"Holy smokes! Look at that time!"
"I can't read!"
Makes me crack up every time without fail.
Hi, I'm Jar Jar, I'm 19 And I never fucking learned how to read
Many people are talking about how amazing Brian or Joe Walker did but Chris Allen was amazing at Ani and probably the best role he had in Starkid. Chris Allen is very underrated and I wished he was in more Productions.
He is such a treasure!
And Eric as Sebulba was weirdly good casting and I dont know how to explain it
You are correct
I've seen him in TWO shows and I love his performances, tbh.
Preach
I still can't believe Nick credits his cat in the ending credits
Isla-Grace Davies I would...
OMFG
Isla-Grace Davies wait where?
@@kayliek4057 I believe in the 'special thanks' section it says 'Valentine' which is his cat if I'm not mistaken.
Oh man I was the 300th like!
idk why the Starkid fandom hates this. It's one of the funniest things these people have made.
Combining the Star Wars prequels with various 80s movies... And they managed to put montages in a freaking play
I sort of classify StarKid shows in different catagories: like, there's the Harry Potter ones, then there's Ani, Starship, HMBM, and MaMD, then there's Trail to Oregon and Firebringer, then there's Twisted and TGWDLM, (that probably sounds so weird, but Idk, that's just how I work) but anyway, I cant really have a favorite cause they're all sO different, but what I was TRYING to say before I got SO off track is that Ani is underrated and I love it
most of the complaints i’ve seen about this show is that the writing is iffy and that they’re not star wars fans, so it really just wasn’t their cup of tea. no one hates it, they just like the other shows better. it’s really tricky making parodies because you’re already excluding a ton of people who haven’t seen the thing they’re parodying. they managed to pull it off with harry potter somehow, but i’m not one to question the reason we have starkid
I think it's generally less liked because of the incredibly minimalist design of the whole show (costumes, music, pacing, decor), as well as the cast's composition which lacks starkid front faces such as Lauren Lopez, Joey Richter or Jaime Beatty who do contribute to the popularity factor of the shows they're in. Finally, having the show be based around an anti-hero like Ani (portrayed as lazy, macho, and obese) definitely makes some fans more reluctant to watch it. It's still a good show, it's STARKID! But it doesn't have the qualities that make the team's other shows so popular to the fanbase.
none of the songs contribute to the plot or character development. they either lampoon the original source (ie the song composed of "romantic" anikin quotes) or can all be summed up as "you can do it! people said you couldn't do it, but you can do it! wow, look at you, you're doing it!"
i mean, if you like that sort of genre of 80s-synth-pump-up music, then hell yeah, this musical is chockablock full of it. but it's not my cup of tea.
I've avoided watching this musical because I know basically nothing about Star Wars and won't get the jokes or know the characters
me: has never watched or been interested in star wars
also me: watched a starkid star wars parody three times in a week
too good to hate
if i believed in satan the real man
Truth! I don’t understand all the hate this show gets
As a Star Wars fan, this is hilarious when you get all of the references and one of favorites so far.
Same. I know there are some jokes that I don't get, I wish that I can watch it with some star wars fan so they could explain it to me ^^
@@aaronfletcher8412 Please, explain :p
IVE NEVER SEEN STAR WARS AND I LOVE THIS MUSICAL SJSJ
My favorite thing about Starkid parodies is that they feel like some people brought their fanfic to life or are just playing pretend like when they were kids and I honestly think that’s fucking beautiful.
"He'd electrocute me by lightning to death, or worse..."
Me: Expelled.
You've got to sort out your priorities.
+rodentz you are really funny
rodentz
She/he's got to sort out their priorities!
thanks, Hermione
Such a sweet tempered girl -Ron (fifth book aka order of the Phoenix)
"I am Obi-Wan Kenobi and I am an alcoholic."
Colleen Marie
1:17:27 Obi-Wan *Ben* Kenobi: I'm sorry I didn't have to tell you guys that. *starts using the Force briefly* Let me start again! I am Obi-Wan Kenobi I'm a proud graduate of Alcoholics Anominous and I am a Alcoholic!
Im cletus jones and I've killed 👌 people
Aliciana Curiel SHUT UP CLETUS!
''Yes, I know that."
I’m thinking about drako malfoy in a very potter musical saying, “I am a racist”
The fact that everyone stares at Brian's eyes technically means everyone would be staring at JJ's mouth is strange
This entire show is just an excuse for the writers to get away with all their Star Wars jokes. And that’s where the comedy comes in!
Humorous play on words, you see..
This is the main reason why I love Ani and AVPM the most
live commenting - brian's delivery of "do you mean....... a brrRRREAST???!!" at 7:50 ish is oscar worthy
You're damn right it is
THE HEAD FLIP I CANT AHAHAHAH
Thirded it's so wonderfully insulted and offended
Haha I love it
Dₒ ᵧₒᵤ ₘₑₐₙ... ₐ ᵦᵣₑₐₛₜ?
The emperor is giving me a grandma with a teenage grandson vibe
Same😂
Or Umbridge's mom
it takes a bit of getting used to that the actors arent singing, but once you get over that the songs are all bangers and this is probably my favourite soundtrack of any starkid show
u left this comment awhile ago lol, but do you know why they aren’t singing? i’m a little confused tbh
@@norawithanh it was just a stylistic choice as far as I can tell. Starkid always likes to try new weird concepts and this was one of them. I think it works pretty well, I wouldn’t mind seeing the idea get tried again
At least the songs aren’t by Phil Collins because we know how those went
Starkid sure has a thing for their actors rolling on the ground
*draco I'm looking at you*
The end of The Trail to Oregon be like
**Drew Barrymore has entered the chat**
"Lord Vader, I command you to return to the Death Star and just be... just be... miserable... for the rest of your life..."
I see you Little Mermaid reference! Love how often the Langs slip in subtle Disney references.
"Take it from an old spectator, life's not a spectator sport!" is from Hunchback of Notre Dame. Much less well known and kind of a surprise!
I'm amazed that Joe could do the Haunted By the Kiss dance with a straight face
My first time hearing the force song was out of context and I genuinely believed the lyrics were “oh you got it, oh, oh, you got it oh got divorced.” This makes much more sense
Violet _ someone needs to pin this comment
It's another level of parody and piss take when the characters sit down in a bar and dissect everything wrong and nonsensical about the universe they're parodying in a scene that serves no other function but to represent fan criticism and theory
In a bad way or good way
@@asrieldreemurr1988in THE way
I actually love that they did something different and had a band sing all the songs instead of the actors. It's different and maybe people didn't like that, but they dared to try something new and I think that's wonderful.
santje98 I agree. At first I wasn't really feeling it (after all, I know all these actors are great singers), but as I got used to it I found it was actually really good.
Catherine D and now they got the chance to do these genius dances xD
+santje98 for me if the musics good, I couldnt care less hw its preformed, and dem dance moves!!!
THE DANCE MOVES!! 😍😂
santje98 😂😂😂
Omg Clark's face when meredith asks if they want to get her a drink
i’ve watched every other starkid musical and had put off watching this one for so long because it didn’t have quite a few of the main cast (eg lauren jaime and joey) and i was never that into star wars but i can honestly say that this was hilarious: nick lang is the funniest person ever; clark is perfect in every way and cannot be faulted; the writing is impeccable and the music is amazing - one of the most underrated starkid musicals for sure
I feel that I had almost the exact same problem, then I watched it, and I asked myself why I didnt watch it sooner
that’s what I’m thinking right now, I’ve been putting it off for ages because I think I might not enjoy it as much as the others. im about 5 minutes in, do you happen to know the reason that no one sings on stage? have they said that anywhere? hopefully I’ll enjoy this just as much as the others.
Lauren Richter i’m dont think they ever said? it was strange at first but once i got used to it i liked it - we got to hear vocals of people we don’t usually get to hear so that was cool
Lorna Campbell oh ok, thank you! I really like hearing the people we don’t generally hear too.
@@zazzalilperkins7357 Besides parodying Star wars it was also trying to make fun of 80's sports movies like Rocky. So I think they have to band sing to make it feel more like a movie with a soundtrack than a musical theater show.
"Welcome to the meeting where should we start?"
Obi:"Hi. My name is Obi-Wan Kenobi and I am an alcoholic."
Everyone in unison: "Hi Obi-Wan Kenobi."
Draco: "My name is Draco Malfoy and I am a racist but I am really nice now so if you could just sign my slip of paper that will get me out of-"
Harry: "No, you're staying here until you learn your lesson and be a good boy."
Draco with a frown: "But I am a good boy!"
Mcdoon: "My name is McDoon and I make the ladies Mcswoon."
Everyone in unison: "Hi McDoon."
Cletus: "Hi, my name is Cletus Jones and I've killed three people."
Hi, My name is Junior. Maybe you've heard of me.
Hi, my name is Alexa and I'm a Danny Gonzalez addict.
Hi, I am Cletus in this situation
@@tanuki2898 Oh, I've heard of your dad
Hewwo, fwendie-wends. I am Wiggly, your best buddy-wud. Before we start this meeting-weeting, would any one wike to help me build a portal-wortal? It's for my birthday, you know.
This is like the first time Joe Walker has played a serious character omg
"Serious"
SeRiOuS hmmmm
"You big dYummy"
bold of you to assume voldemort wasn't a serious character
Like Voldemort had his shit planned out
1:22:47
“I loved him like a brother so I cut him in half and put him in a volcano.”
Truer words of sibling relationships have never been spoken.
"Hey Malfoy lay off my sister okay? She may be a pain in the ass but she's MY pain in the ass"
agreed
"You see, both the Republic and the Seperatists were secretly being controlled by the Emperor. He was fighting a war with himself for control of a galaxy that he already had control of."
Prequels in a nutshell
I would just like to say that Ani’s score is the ULTIMATE get pumped mix.
Literally listened to one in a million to get me ready for my AP exams
Joe walker said he listens to the soundtrack when he's working out
Farrah Ponnwitz does he wear standard issue imperial training gear while he does it?
@@farateq Of course! He looks cool 👍
Came to the comments to sing the band some praise. The soundtrack is amazing!!!
SO THIS IS WHY THE TRAIL TO OREGON ONLY HAS LIKE SIX CAST MEMBERS. OMG.
wait hollup this was at the same time....... thats why none of the well known starkid members were in this it ALL ADDS UP
Depends on who you qualify as well known
I kind of wish they had split it over two years tho so we could have had people like Joey Jaime and Lauren in this and Joe Brian and Meredith in TTO
@@daisytownson11 honestly I like this cast the way it is... I don't see anyone else playing these roles
And Clark played for both shows!
"One of us always tells the truth and the other always lies."
"That's right Tom."
Wait... what...
@Ella DeMore me too 😭😍
But if both of them lie then both statements are false and it works
I've been trying to figure this one out but I'm too dumb for this shit lmao
If your 555
Then I’m 666
“Evil will always win, because good is stupid.”
I can't believe it took me nearly six years to watch this. This musical is like a hidden gem. When this show first came out, I was not a Star Wars fan and I completely glossed over it. But after taking the time to watch the movies, I get the jokes now, and I thought this was outstanding. Heartfelt, moving, and hilarious! This might be one of Team Starkid's funniest musicals, I haven't laughed this hard in a while.
I’m 9 years late and a huge Star Wars fan so yeah no shame.
Brian Holden deserves an award for his voices and acting. Seriously, though. He is insanely talented. I've watched all the Potter musicals, Me and My Dick and Holy Musical Batman and he just keeps surprising me more and more. Oh and that Leaky Con performance of "Stutter" by Joe Walker! Brian's dancing in the back, oh my gosh. That guy is one heck of a character!
Yep and don't forget his role in Starship. We need more Villain! Brian
You're forgetting his eveil reprise of Kick it up a notch. That's the moment when I went-
Brian Holden...
Wow.
I also love Dylan Saunders and Jamie lyn Beatty
@@aaliya7504 as opposed to Pincers non evil version of Kick it up a Notch.
I agree, especially in starship. and Joe moses is really talented too. they both need more recognition.
also can we talk about how Clark was pure hotness every time the camera showed the band?
Always
Honestly he's just like that all the time. I mean I may be gay but dAMN.
fuck me up!! Clark's voice is amazing.
Also when he’s singing. Especially in Long Ago and
Far Away.
Ok but like when is he not tho?
I'm 50 minutes in and 5+ years too late, but that sebulba impression is CRAZY good. Like I thought you were playing a recording and he was lip syncing. Man I love starkid. You guys got so many kids who weren't into musicals into musicals. What a contribution to society like wow 🙌🏻 looking forward to being a fan forever ❤❤❤❤❤
I'm now 54 minutes in and JAR JAR DID NOT DESERVE THE BACKLASH I was 8 and I LOVED HIM
did you get my text? well you didn't text me back is your name Paul?
Okay I've never seen Star Wars...so who is Sebulba and what does he ...do?
@@onelargeotter had the same question
@@onelargeotter Sebulba is pretty much exactly the same in this as he is in the movie. He's introduced when Jar Jar accidently knocks his meal off a table, he confronts Jar Jar over this and Ani steps in to defend him. Sebulba taunts Ani over bothering to compete in the race despite a human never winning it before and brags about being the favorite to win. Later on he sabotages Ani's pod just like in this, but Ani goes on to win the race anyway. Notably Sebulba and Ani are the only racers to survive the race. I don't know what Sebulba really does after this, he's never seen again in the movies. In the canon of this show, he just kept on the podrace grind and is still the favorite 43 years later and up to his old tricks.
The veins in Joe Walker's neck are so pronounced when he yells at ani, it's vaguely concerning.
That's called *really really really good acting* luv
I want to be in a Starkid show so bad. For most people it's Broadway but if I was ever in a Starkid musical I'd be like damn I made it. I love watching all their stuff. It's the best. Everyone is so talented.
Oh. My. God. I found someone who understands me!!!!!
+SweetnSame Agreed. I've been doing stage shows for almost six years now, but my life would be complete if I ever shared a stage with the Starkid crew.
+SweetnSame Seriously! My life would be complete
Goals
same
You know, Chris Allen is brilliant. But his best role, I think, is in Ani. As the slave girl.
Um, that's Chris Allen, the guy who also plays Ani. Dylan is not in this, unfortunately. (Unless you were joking then sorry for not picking up on it.)
Oh whoops! Sorry about that >.
That's okay. I kind of missed Dylan too.
He's pretty fantastic as the brain-dead trailer-trash tom riddle-senior in the third potter musical
Rose the slave girl was iconic
This is canon and I will not accept any arguments against that statement
This is canon and nO onE CAn cOnvInce mE otHerWiSe
Its more canon than the seaquels.
1:29:42
tarkin: *getting the piece of paper out*
someone in the audience yelling: You can do it
I never noticed. That! Yeah supportive audience!
I feel bad not a lot of people laughed at the "I'm old enough to be her father in law" joke
dontdisthafet42 sadly, not many know about the books :(
I guess they just don't know dick about Star Wars
Yeah I wish more people got the expanded universe jokes, but i'm happy they put them in!
I couldn't help, but to laugh at that line!
I only god it my third watch around, I am ashamed of myself XD
-You're wife looked like Natalie Portman?!
-Man that entire first scene with obi wan is actually art
-And Joe Walker absolutely owned those prequel lines
-Moses said that's absurd, I'm done
Wait I missed him saying then when was it
yeh what time did moses say that's absurd??
Leah It was when Pappy said "He thinks you guys don't respect him." while talking about Ani. Joe replies "Why, thay's absurd." It's around 35:44
kiwi the dyummy Thank you!!
@@cryptidram thank you!!
Man, some of these jokes didn't land which is too bad because Starkid really did their research here. Literally no one even laughed at the "It's like poetry, it rhymes" joke. Straight from the mouth of George Lucas. As a HUGE Star Wars fan, this show has so many little Easter Eggs that I really appreciated. So fun!
I had no idea! so nice of u to share this, I'm not a star wars fan, so I had no idea
Also no one laughed at the mention of Life Day by Palpatine in the beginning. I guess Wookie holidays don't matter much to folks, or they're unaware of the Star Wars Christmas special.
I was waiting for someone to get the "it rhymes" reference !!
WAS NO ONE GONNA TELL ME THAT JEFF AND JOEY WERE CAMERA OPERATORS
they are the ones controlling our eyes this whole time
IKR
And Robert helped out backstage in this and TtO
WAIT WHAT
.
It just occurred to me that this is probably the first time we've seen Joe Walker in the "straight man" role in a StarKid production. Not seeing him in a ridiculous costume is a bit strange, but it's definitely refreshing!
I love that they broke typecasting in the summer shows! :)
He was straight in Starship because he had a crush on Taz who was a girl. He was also straight in Holy Musical B@man because he had a part in a song when he is singing about his ex-girlfriend. :)
I think what the other person meant by "straight man" is that he was a more serious character this time, while in the other musicals he has usually played more silly roles. :)
OOH. I feel a bit of an idiot now. :S Sorry! :)
No worries. It's a double meaning. A humorous play on words. That's where the comedy comes in. ;)
fun fact - the coffee shop in the lucasfilm studio is actually called Java the Hutt, no joke
So was the coffee shop in Veronica Mars 😂
Soundtrack:
0:50 - 4:09 Ani
16:19 - 19:45 Long Ago and Far Away
41:37 - 44:00 Strike Back
1:02:05 - 1:05:03 With My Own Eyes
1:05:06 - 1:08:36 (The Force) You Got It
1:31:30 - 1:34:31 Haunted by the Kiss
1:46:25 - 1:49:05 One in a Million
1:52:47 - 1:54:54 One in a Million Pt. 2
1:58:25 - 2:00:54 Back On Top
thank you
tysm!
thank you so damn much❤
keep coming back for long ago and far away & one in a million
Thanks! I’m still wondering why they decided to sing off-stage. Coming back to it now, I tried looking it up and still couldn’t find a satisfying answer
28:00
“Ani, what I really wanna be... is a s...”
Me: A Starship Ranger?
“A slave girl.”
Me: oh
Also, is this the same actress that played February or do they just sound similar?
Yes, it's her.
It's her! Her name is Denise Donovan. She was also in Firebringer as Keeri, in Twisted as some background roles, like the pregnant girl in "I steal everything", and in Holy Musical Batman as for example Pizza girl and Catwoman. She's really great!
@@saphira4366 she's also dance captain for a bunch of their musicals. She's one of starkid's best dancers.
I also thought about that! 😂
It is her,
and you sound like a big starship fan (like me)
Joseph Walker dancing in a crop top is the most beautiful thing dear god.
+Anna i dont know Yes. Yes he did.
You can't forget about Brian too.
No Voldemort is the most sexy 😂
Jackie Irwin
1:05:07
I think Starkid just finds ways to either show Joe and or to have him not wear a shirt.
I'm counting this as cannon in the SW universe.
I've only seen a couple of the movies but I'm counting this as one of them
I mean...we did with AVPM and HP...so...
i've never seen anything star wars in my life, and I'm counting this as canon
So am I
As a Star Wars Fan...This is more canon than the entire sequel triology.
OH MY GOD. WHEN JJ ISN'T MAKING SENSE HE'S QUOTING THE MOVIES!!!
BLESS YOU. Those lines were pinging something in the back of my mind but I couldn't figure it out lol. I think I must have failed to absorb anything in Phantom Menace while Jar Jar was talking.
To whoever is having a hard time with this: I know at first it seems weird, and if like me you have almost 0 experience with the 80s sort of movies they're making fun of (or simply are too into Vader's "Cool Mysterious Evil Dude" canon thing), it may be hard to start off with, but!
This musical does grow on you. Do try to watch it at least till the very end of Act 1! It's just great!
this show really does grow on you! I had neutral feelings by the end of act 1, but by act 2 I was completely invested!
Nobody talks about how cute and adorable Joe Walker was in this?
I know. him being all uncomfortable and awkward is adorable.
I know right?! "Oh dear...."
I know.Im watching him like "Come on Man.You got this.Go say hi."
I mean the last time I did that was with Voldermort and Quirrel
his smile is adorable
Turning Anikan's cheesy and stilted dialogue into a slow jam is a stroke of genius.
I cannot believe that was actual dialogue
Which part are you talking about? Sorry, I don't know dick about star wars...
@@luisagf1385 In the prequels anakin (ani) skywalker is assigned to protect princess padme amidala and instead he falls in love with her (because he sucks at his job). Basically, Haunted by the Kiss is a song which contains the word for word dialogue of the prequels. If you just think about those lyrics in the context of a serious conversation, said by a whiny teenage simp, you will burst out laughing.
@@lisagraff-sands4207 Typical for teenage simps...
Oh yeah I love that
Ani, better know as "Starkids bashes the Prequels for two hours"
He doesn't.
Fun Fact!! The Emily-Tarkin thing isn’t too far of!! The Stormtrooper who Luke steals armor from in episode four (TK-421) was actually gay and had an affair with an officer that perfectly fits the description of Grand Moff Tarkin. So Emily exists, but she’s male
did you get my text? well you didn't text me back *okay is wonderful*
Tarkin is a total badass. He manages to hold his own against Darth Vader kalmost no one manages that), he's got a gay lover, he kicks officers years younger than him in hand to hand combat and destroyed Alderaan wearing slippers.
The girl Mara actually falls in love with Luke so when Vader said I'm old enough to be her father in law
He is her father in law
Joseph Misinec Yeah I think we all got that joke
@@meteor7528 i mean i didn’t but i’ve literally never watched star wars so 🤷🏼♀️
I cannot believe I'm saying this, but I wish J.J. had come back as a goddamn robot.
*robut
no, it's spelt robot
Peaslepuff
“Missa back!”
The Fabulous Squad ummmm u stupid or joking?
@@thefabuloussquad4890 uh no its not, obviously
Why is nobody talking about how amazingly Sebulba was acted like h o w like the voice the vibe errything
Yeah, i can't believe there aren't more comments about this, Eric did such an amazing job in this, it deserves so much more love ^^
That whole scene with his three groupies (Joe Brian and Nick at their finest), Eric's voice, the way he walks like sebulba, the whole joke about everyone knowing the language so they don't need a translater for the auidnece... Top tier comedy right there.
@@livvygoogle8468 yes!!
and when Brian just picked Nick up like he weighs nothing I started wheezing with laughter
It wasn’t until Joe said, “Be miserable for the rest of your life” that I really got invested. I said out loud, “the little mermaid, it’s Star Wars but the little mermaid!” Starkid has done it again.
May I just say, this show is phenomenal. It was the show that I put off watching the longest, I’m not that into Star Wars so I didn’t think I’d understand a lot of the jokes and I didn’t really like the idea of not having the actors sing. But I finally decided to give it a chance and WOW, this show is amazing. The music is beautiful and phenomenal, it totally fits the show it’s all so catchy and the vocals are even better than normal. I love how much dance there is in this show. And this show is also genuinely funny and heartfelt at the same time, I felt so emotionally connected to the characters and so happy when they succeeded and sad when they didn’t (poor JJ). I hope that anyone who was skeptical about this show like me gives it a chance, because it’s genuinely amazing
that's bad ass
"he'll electrocute me to death with lightning, or worse- I'll lose that promotion" to get us killed or worse, expelled
He really needs to sort out his prorities
Thanks Hermione
jafar
It's all your fault Jafar
Joe Walker in a crop top... I'm feeling faint.
Y’know, for the amount of crap Ani gets, it really is one of my favorite STARKID shows. I just find myself coming back to it over and over again. The jokes are funny, the songs are catchy (Clark’s always a win), and it’s just got so much heart. You can really tell everyone involved gave it their all. Ani’s just a fun show with a lot of its own unique charm, and it really gets undeservedly brushed aside in favor of some of the more conventional STARKID shows. Ani’s not a bad musical, you guys are just mean.
I don’t think that the Lang bros have even watched Star Wars because this is SO inaccurate...
Tarkin isn’t wearing slippers.
"Holy Smokes! Look at that time!" "I can't read!"
I understand why some people have reacted negatively, Starkid has had a certain formula for their shows and when you make content not everyone is a fan of change.
I personally loved some of the differences, I liked the band singing because it gave us hilarious dance sequences (and the starkid band in general is SO talented they have been needing some sort of spotlight) and the humor was a bit different but I still enjoyed it. They made a good choice doing these changes in Ani, in my opinion. I don't think I would have worked out as well in one of their bigger productions.
Also, was Clark in both Oregon and Ani bands? Damn, claps for him.
To be fair, it was different because they put on two shows in one year. That is similar to when Pixar gave us Inside Out and The Good Dinosaur in the same year. Inside Out was given more effort and had more of the creative team that Pixar normally has. But The Good Dinosaur went through movie hell as most of the voice cast was replaced halfway through the writing suffered (though the animation certainly didn't). It's unfortunate that the film isn't very good (it isn't bad but didn't give us anything new or interesting to care much about it). While Ani: A Parody suffered from having only a part of the main cast associated with Starkid, having to split between the two productions of the year, the music was still memorable an fun, and the writing was still on par. I'm glad Ani: A Parody isn't the Good Dinosaur of Starkid productions!
barbaro267 I agree although I did prefer trail to oregon. I think having more of the popular starkids eg lauren and joey and jaime was a set back for this and also having to follow twisted was always going to be a hard job as twisted was just so phenomenal.
To be fair, Clark didn’t have to memorize anything to play music
Not just Clark, the entire band for both shows was the same, huge props to all of them! Also, pretty sure Clark did have to memorise stuff, I don't think he has sheets in front of him.
I just realized that this is like the Star Wars version of the Cats musical.
A vague recreation/parody of the source material that incorporates the dance abilities of the actors with an insane plot
You just realized that every Starkid parody show is like a version of the Cats musical. A vague recreation/parody of the source material that incorporates the dance abilities of the actors with an insane plot.
You can also think of this as the Starkid equivalent of Disney’s Tarzan.
A disembodied voice singing the plot instead of the characters singing the plot
Wait what is cats a parody of
@@polyphonicgherkins Even TGWDLM follows that criteria, as it's a parody of Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
Joe Walker is a gift to this world
as someone already said
Joe Walker is a weird way to say national treasure
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I'm really gonna miss Joe Moses in starkid's shows
why...what about in future starkid shows?
He's gone back to UoM to become a lawyer!!
Sophie Ashworth why would you ever give up acting
very sad to see him go but i hope he's successful and happy
Sophie Ashworth He’s graduated!!
I actually really like Denise’s character in Ani! Mara is so different from her usual dumbfounded characters like February in starship, keeri in firebringer, and pizza girl from HMB. Mara just adds something new to Denise’s roles and , to me, helps show she can play more than just a dumb blonde
Yeah that is why she is my fave Denise role
Lol I love how at 1:29:42 you see Joe pull the flash cards out to begin his Haunted by the Kiss speech and you can hear someone in the audience yelling "DON'T DO IT!" 🤣🤣🤣
Did Joe Moses just say “why that’s absurd” like Snape!
Joe moses did play snape
I was watching this on a watchaprty with a friend and when it came up we put
"WHAT? THAT'S ABSURD!"
"YOU'RE ABSURD!"
"THAT'S ABSUTD!"
Am I the only one who thinks that Lord Vader sounds like Kronk?
Rachel D HE DOES OMG
Reminds me more of Putty.
Wtf yes
Sounds exactly like Captain Kirk, probably on purpose lol
Rachel D IM SO GLAD IM NOT ALONE THANK YOU
I’m so sad that this show doesn’t get as much love as the others. The music arrangement took a second to get used to but I find myself rewatching this one almost every week. The humor is fantastic and the music is so good and it’s so fucking amazing and deserves so much more appreciation.
OMG! They did the unthinkable! They killed Jar Jar Binks without the whole crowd cheering for it. :O
This isn't art...this is magic!
In my opinion ANI is the funniest musical and has the best soundtrack. Even though I have never watched Star Wars, the jokes are still funny without knowing the reference. The characters are played by perfection - JJ is adorable and hilarious and Tarkin is cute and a big mood, and that’s just two of them! This musical has got a lot of negativity but I don’t see why to be honest. It is just brilliant and the dance moves are really fun to learn and yeah.
I like how you didn’t have to watch Star Wars for the jokes to still be funny.
Oh yeah I haven't seen anything related to star wars but this is amazing. Happy Star Wars day BTW. May the Fourth by with you
While the music is not my thing,
I don't see why people would dislike this.
DID JOE MOSES JUST SAY "THAT'S ABSURD"
YAAAAAAS! Every time I watch this now (at least once a day), I'm just sitting there like, "Do the voice .... Just do it."
YOURE ABSURD
When did he say it?
Lola Roux At 35:46
YESSSSSS
i am so enraged by the negativity ani has gotten. this show was genuinely so beautiful and so great. and it annoys me that the fans of starkid have started to judge the value of a show based on who is in it. how fucking childish is that? starkid is not the people involved but the stories they tell.
the fact that so many people are disappointed by the lack of quality in the production??? what, did you expect this to be the next avpm? did you expect that team starkid, a theatre COMPANY, would create a new series of free shows? nick and matt spend so much money as well as time on shows that don't receive any income because if they sold tickets, they would be sued for infringing copyright. and i'm pretty sure ani was a show that couldn't sell tickets. if nick and matt and anyone else had spent so much money on the set and costumes etc..., they would lose money and that is not how a company works.
also, as members of starkid get older, many of them receive more jobs outside of performing in these productions. i think the fans need to realise that all members have a life outside of starkid and not all of them can find the time to perform in musicals where they most likely, aren't going to see an income of money.
this brings me to albums and other merch sold by starkid. this is one of the main ways they get their income if they can't sell tickets. the problem is, it's easy to get a hold of their music without having to pay for it. again, they lose money.
it frustrates me that so many fans couldn't see past the quality of the set design, the costumes, the people involved, to actually watch the story. i'm going to admit, i have never seen a star wars movie. the only way i know anything about star wars is through playing lego star wars. despite, that the jokes are easy to understand BECAUSE THEY EXPLAIN THEM. i didn't know who mara jada was but ani saying 'i'm old enough to be her father-in-law'. THEY MAKE EVERYTHING SO OBVIOUS AND EASY TO FOLLOW EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT A HUGE STAR WARS FAN. they could have just kept people who weren't star wars fans in the dark about these jokes and i'm so grateful that they explained them. the jokes were still funny.
the story itself is so beautiful. when jar jar binks was attempting to commit suicide, i was on edge because i was worried they would make a joke of it. but they didn't. they handled it relatively well and the jokes in the situation were not aimed at suicide and i'm so grateful and happy that they didn't make fun of it.
the conversation between the emperor and ani at the end is also so incredibly important for anyone who wants to do something their parents wouldn't be proud of. when the emperor said 'if you wanted to pod race so bad why didn't you tell me?' i was so happy because i never knew how to respond to something like that.
i loved the 80's themes, the music was incredible! just because no one in the cast sang, doesn't mean this show was awful? like where the hell did you get that from? the music in ani is probably one of the best of all their performances. to think that starkid is getting worse? no they're getting so much better (and this is not to devalue past performances. i've thoroughly enjoyed every production!!).
i'm so mad that the people who call themselves fans of starkid are so quick to put down a production that had so much love and effort put into it just because their favourite starkid member wasn't in it, or it 'looked crap'. starkid, to me, has never been about the quality of the costumes, or the sets, but the beauty of the stories they tell - the real life situations that they handle so brilliantly. and it also saddens me that nick and any other member who reads these shitty comments have to be brought down by them because Ani: A Parody was definitely one of the best.
Ani actually DID sell tickets as part of the Starkid Summer season. But they're not doing a DVD of it like wth some of the other shows because of copyright reasons so you've sort of got the idea.
I'm also very grateful they took the high road and refrained from suicide jokes. I know that scene understandably did upset some people but I think they handled it relatively well.
And I agree about the hating on how it looked or the cast. Not everyone can be in every show, and a lot of people don't realize that the cat was split for the summer (meaning the others did another show) and they had to split the budget. The people expecting another Twisted-level production quality show probably don't realize that that show was funded on Kickstarter and with Ani/Trail to Oregon they only had the normal budget plus they had to split it between shows.
ghoulon THIS
ghoulon DAM
I just love the shows
ghoulon this is too long to read but greatly appreciated
That yoda man joke shouldn’t have made me laugh as hard as it did. Dad jokes get me every time
ok while this one isn’t my favorite starkid show, it’s definitely up there. i think it’s so underrated!! i’m not a huge Star Wars fan, I’ve only seen two movies, but it’s solid fun, good humor, hilarious acting, and has music that slaps. PLUS CLARK HAS LINES SOOO. anyway I think it deserves more appreciation :))
It’s my least favourite but it’s still Starkid, the worst of the best is still pretty dang good.
"Holy smokes! look at his time!"
"i can't read!"
I DIED LAUGHING
The collective gasp in the audience when Moses said "That's absurd" 😂😂😂
Tay R-B when did he say it?!
@@Ll-uf3pj 35:44
That’s absuurd
stray cat
You’re absurd
28:20
This may never be seen, but I've watched every single Starkid show multiple times these past 10 years, EXCEPT Ani, because I never knew the source material. For the past year, my fiance and I have watched every starwars canon in chronological order (ep 1, ep 2, Clone Wars tv show, ep 3, Rebels, Rogue One, ep 4, ep 5, ep 6 - and now onto the sequels), and now, I've FINALLY watched Ani, and I'm so sososo happy. What a great show, totally worth it. So if anyone wants to talk star wars, I'm obsessed, especially with clone wars and rebels lmao
Nick Lang as Obi-Wan steals this show a million times over. Top three favorite Starkid actor performances hands down lmao. So damn good