The Princess Strikes Back: One Woman's Search for the Space Cowboy of her Dreams

In 1997, 13-year-old Victoria Montalbano was introduced to her perfect man, Han Solo, and she’s been looking for him ever since. Watch her grow from awkward theatre kid to professional out of work actress while swiping her way through a galaxy far, far away! ★★★★★ “...a consistently entertaining hour full of vivid description and emotional empathy...Her delivery is warm and real. And you don’t have to be a single woman to fall under her spell — her story has universal appeal for anyone whose life hasn’t gone according to plan, who has suffered the pangs of first love, who has struggled to find inner peace with choices made.” - Matt Palm, Orlando Sentinel “...a powerhouse performance that touches the heart, while also inspiring such intense laughter that it will make your eyes tear.” - Rikki Lee Travolta, The Life and Times of Rikki Lee “Her tightly-paced monologue interweaves her adoration for George Lucas’ space-opera saga with navigating the asteroid belt of unrequited love, from teenage crushes to her struggles as a heartbroken, ramen-broke performer in Chicago’s improv comedy scene...the Force is strong with this fresh, funny celebration of fangirldom.” - Seth Kubersky, Orlando Weekly WHAT: The Princess Strikes Back: One Woman’s Search for the Space Cowboy of her Dreams WHO: Written and Performed by: Victoria Montalbano Directed: Vincent J. Greco Costume Design: Emily Nelson WHEN: 10:30 PM Friday, June 12 7:00 PM Saturday, June 13 5:00 PM Sunday, June 14 WHERE: 3rd Floor Kress Venue (Tampa Rep Space), 1624 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605 HOW MUCH: $15 General Admission RUNNING TIME: 60 Minutes VICTORIA MONTALBANO grew up as a “theatre kid” in Sarasota, FL where she immersed herself in local performing arts. She is now a Chicago-based actress, writer, storyteller, and producer. Her stories have been featured at LOS ANGELES WOMEN’S THEATRE FESTIVAL, MISS SPOKEN, STORY SESSIONS, TENX9 CHICAGO, POUR ONE OUT, and more. Since the world premiere live-stream of The Princess Strikes Back in 2021, the show has been produced live around the Chicagoland area, and on the Fringe Festival circuit, and was awarded “Best Storytelling” at the New York City Fringe. She has performed in Storefront Theatres all over Chicago, including Redtwist Theatre, Pegasus Theatre and Pride Arts, and was part of the iO Chicago improv team, Plus-Prov. Selected Theatre: Twelfth Night (Olivia), The Comedy of Errors (Dromio of Syracuse), Arms and the Man (Louka), and Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding (Donna/Terry). Film: Cancel this Movie (Lead), Cupid’s Chokehold (Supporting). TV/New Media: Apartment 101 (Recurring Guest Star), Chi-Nannigans (Co-Star), The Studio (Co-Star). VICTORIA has a degree in Drama from Syracuse University. More info at: www.VictoriaNotVicky.com “I have loved bringing this show to Florida”, says Montalbano. “The local theatre communities in Florida are incredible, there’s nothing like them anywhere else. When I was growing up, those communities were my ‘hang out spot’, and that time in my life heavily informs the material in The Princess Strikes Back!”

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