Undecided: A Multiple Choice Musical

If you have ever enjoyed reading a Choose Your Own Adventure book, you will love this world premiere musical playing at the State Theatre Centre as part of Fringe World. Undecided: A Multiple Choice Musical allows the audience to decide the fates of the characters - meaning that there are multiple ways the show can play out.

Using their mobile phone, audience members vote on a choice of two scenarios at various points in the show, which changes how the plot will progress. 

Lead character Jaime has a very important job interview at the imposing Fortune Tower, but will they be prepared, arrive on time, say the right things and get the job? The audience gets to choose.

The first ‘big’ decision the audience makes is whether Jaime will be played by a male or female, meaning that your protagonist will be played by either James Mazec or Em Honey - the other playing love interest Sam - another interesting and key role. While the first night audience saw Em Honey playing Jaime, both are strong performers and whichever way your audience votes, I can see it going well. High powered executive Tara Berry is played with voom by Rachael Chamberlain, while Zac Bennet brings great humour to the role of the Concierge. The ensemble works well together and although this isn’t improvisation in the complete sense, it has that feeling of danger and the potential of the unexpected.

John McPherson’s songs are good listening and great fun, and they are well performed by some strong musical theatre performers. John provides accompaniment on keys.

Great laughs and some wonderful (safe) audience interaction, Undecided: A Multiple Choice Musical is a great choice for lovers of new shows and those who love the element of surprise. This one could well be worth multiple visits to see the different ways the show could progress.

Kimberley Shaw

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