Who doesn’t love a good Western? OK, we’ll admit the typical Western may not be everyone’s cup of, say, homemade whiskey. But the new animated series “MechWest” is definitely not typical.
“MechWest” is an enchanting cartoon world where robots, known as mechs, meet the Wild West. While the mechs are generally treated (and mis-treated) by everyone as mere hunks of metal, that’s not the case for the story’s hero Pearl West. She sees beyond their steely exterior, which prompts the most intriguing events to unfold… especially when she meets a special mech named Six.
The delightful concept is just one of a whole saddlebag full of reasons to fall in love with “MechWest.” Here come several others:
It Features a Mother Daughter Voice Over Team
And we’re thrilled about it! The mother and daughter characters in “MechWest” are voiced by myself and my daughter Natalie Rarick. Not only do we have the pleasure of working together on the series, but we were able to share a bit of our background and experience with the show in two local Michiana news outlets.
Check out our interview on ABC57 by clicking here.
Take a peek at our interview on Experience Michiana WNIT (PBS affiliate) by clicking here.
While we don’t want to give all the details away, we will share a few more tidbits highlighting additional things to love about “MechWest.”
It Has a Behind-the-Scenes Michiana Angle
My family and I have lived in Michiana for years. When show producers asked if I knew any voice actors ideal for the role of the father, another Michiana local came to mind. He got the part. (Get more details in the above interviews.)
Created by Father Son Production Team Voiced by Mother Daughter Voice Over Team
As if the local angle wasn’t notable enough, the series is also a family affair. Father and son created it. (More details in the above interviews.)
The Hero is Adorable
Main character Pearl West is not the type of hero who reins in stampedes or leaps tall buildings in a single bound. She’s actually a bit dorky and anxious. But that’s what makes her relatable, while her compassion makes her loveable.
Learn more about Pearl West as well as Natalie’s take on playing the part:
It Was Funded by Enthusiasm
“MechWest” met its Kickstarter self-funding goal well before the deadline. That means people were definitely excited about the show. Self-funding also means the producers, writers and other crew members get to retain creative freedom – while serving up free viewing of the indie animated Western on YouTube.
Check out the first episode here:
Animated Alt Western Creating Instant Fans
This show has been in the making for several years, and the interviews tell you why. If you become an instant fan, let the “MechWest” crew know by showing your support.
Hope you enjoy the show as much as we have so far – and ride happily off into the “MechWest” sunset.
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