The Princess Strikes Back: One Woman's Search for the Space Cowboy of her Dreams at Under St. Marks Theater

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!

Performances

3:40 PM Saturday, April 6th 

9:50 PM Thursday, April 11th

6:30 PM Monday, April 15th

8:40 PM Saturday, April 20th

3:40 PM Sunday, April 21st

Tickets ($25) are available for advance purchase at www.frigid.nyc. The performance will run approximately 60 minutes. 

The creative team will include Vincent J. Greco (Director) and Emily Nelson (Costume Design).

“…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 captivating comedy that explores the complexities of womanhood and the importance of self-acceptance.” - Luke Dodge, KC Fringe Review

“...a powerhouse performance that touches the heart, while also inspiring such intense laughter that it will make your eyes tear.” - Rikki Lee Travolta, Life and Times

“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 

 Victoria Montalbano (Writer/Performer) is a Chicago-based actress, writer, storyteller, and producer. Her solo comedy has been featured at the LOS ANGELES WOMEN’S THEATRE FESTIVAL, STORY SESSIONS, TENX9 CHICAGO, SERVING THE SENTENCE, POUR ONE OUT, and more. She was part of the iO Chicago improv team, Plus-Prov and has been touring The Princess Strikes Back on the Fringe Festival Circuit since 2021. 

Selected Chicago Theatre: Twelfth Night (Olivia), The Comedy of Errors (Dromio of Syracuse), Arms and the Man (Louka), 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). 

Podcast: Co-host Now Kiss! A Shipping Podcast. 

VICTORIA has a degree in Drama from Syracuse University. More info at: www.VictoriaNotVicky.com