As a four train heading downtown twists and turns through the underground tunnels, different passengers share their perspective on a man named Captain Kevin.

An old woman rants about him and the strange habits of modern youth; an energetic young boy gives the Captain rave reviews; others chime in with their thoughts.

Both the old woman and the young boy offer a spot-on understanding of the entire production of “Captain Kevin of the Fourth Astro-Alliance” that appeared on the Doorley Auditorium stage from April 12-14.

Written and directed by sophomore Kevin Towler, the production was undeniably strange but was definitely out of this world.

“The show was fun to write, and a great experience directing,” said Towler. “The talent that Iona College brings to its productions was beyond my expectations, and I couldn’t be more proud of the product.”

The action focused on the imaginary world created by Captain Kevin, excellently played by Towler. Captain Kevin, however, believes that the world in his mind is reality.

Friends Private Planet and Lieutenant Stars, played by freshman Steven Pearce and junior Andrew Casalino respectively, tire of handling their outrageous pal and try to bring him back to reality.

When in the real world, Kevin detaches from friends, losing his identity and chaos ensues. The characters find themselves wishing for the eccentric ways of Captain Kevin and do everything in their power to bring him back.

Despite the attempts of friends and his rival, the evil Emperor O’Reilly of the Space Goons played by senior Brian Sears, nothing works.

Ultimately, Pirate Girl, played by sophomore Brynna Pawlows, refocuses the lost Kevin on the important things in life. Kevin once again becomes Captain Kevin, and all is right in the world.

“Captain Kevin” departed from the traditional theatrical productions provided on the makeshift stage of Doorley Auditorium. The cast members, however, proved to be in their element while performing the zany production.

While Doorley Auditorium proves to be a challenging space, the group used the space confines to their advantage by offering a minimalist set that hinted at locations. This approach forced the audience to engage in the creative process, just like Captain Kevin.

Throughout the production, the characters continuously acknowledged that they were in a play. While breaking the fourth wall is typically frowned upon, the actors in “Captain Kevin” made it into something the audience expected and enjoyed.

The cast would directly ask the audience what they were doing there, overturn foreshadowing and admit that a portion of the play could prove boring to the audience.

Due to this approach, the audience could never anticipate what might happen next, and each production offered something different.

As opposed to watching Private Planet and Lieutenant Stars engage in an interview, Bugs Bunny, Spiderman and a chicken provided the most energetic and spirited song and dance routine the Doorley stage has ever seen.

The cast excelled at working with the materials on hand. When a door in the set broke mid-production, each character found a way to incorporate mocking the broken door into their scenes. Every cast member had to improvise to support the production and did so stunningly.

The production of “Captain Kevin” was clearly a team effort and a creative process that included all members of the cast and crew.

“If anyone is considering doing something similar, I highly recommend it,” Towler said. “It was one of the greatest experiences of my life. Rock and roll forever!”