Teenage Commando
Teenage Commando
Written and Performed by auGi
What happens when a “nurd” tries to be Rambo?
Growing up in a tiny Michigan town surrounded by endless cornfields isn’t exactly the life of an action hero. So what’s a 17 year-old “nurd” with a hyperactive imagination and a desire for adventure to do? In this comedic solo performance, auGi reveals how he and a group of oddball friends form a fantasy commando squad with consequences that become all too real.
Funny, humbling and action-packed, this true-life story proves that being yourself is all the adventure you need.
Show Dates/Time
Saturday, January 21 (Opening night)
Thursday, January 26
Friday, January 27
Saturday, January 28
Friday, February 3
Saturday, February 4 (Closing night)
Doors 630 pm / Show 730 pm
Tickets: $15-$17.50
The Sanctuary at Sandy Plaza
1785 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
INSPIRATION
“Ever since seeing James Bond when I was ten years old, I wanted a life of adventure,” said auGi, writer/performer of Teenage Commando. “Growing up in a small farming town in Michigan, there wasn’t any. When I saw Rambo at 17, that pulled the trigger: the road to action was being Rambo.
Keep in mind, I was a nurdy teenager. I was heavily into the band, Rush, listened daily to the soundtrack recording of Star Wars, and had porn-director style glasses that covered 78% of my face. So, being Rambo was way out my reach. Unfortunately, that didn’t stop me from trying. As a result of this four-month long obsession, I came out on the other side with some very crucial wisdom:
When you try to be your idol, dangerous things will happen.”
Me in 1983 during the Rambo phase. You can’t see it, but I’m wearing a retainer.
WORD: WHAT AUDIENCES HAVE SAID ABOUT THE WORKSHOP VERSION OF TEENAGE COMMANDO…
“…truly hilarious.”
“It’ll knock your socks off.”
“auGi’s talking bellybutton stole the show.”
“…puts the ‘bone’ in ‘Ramboner.’”
“I didn’t know you could run that fast.”
SHOW CREDITS
Created and performed by auGi
Written by auGi
Additional story direction, editing, and construction from awesome collaborators Cindy, Lynne & Lawrence from Portland Story Theater, and a handful of great people I had the opportunity to work with at the 2011 Singlehandedly festival. Thank you, all!
