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Edison
Stagelight Players Present: Frankenstein
The Edison Stagelight Players will perform Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein,
adapted by R.N. Sandberg, beginning October 24 and running through
November 2. All performances will be held in the Robinson Theater at
the Piqua Campus.
Though it didn’t gain popularity until many years after being written,
Frankenstein is one of the first examples of science fiction. The story
follows an eccentric scientist who attempts to play God by building a
human in his lab, but winds up creating a monster that destroys his
world. Often thought of as one of the most engaging horror stories of
all time, Frankenstein incites both fear and love.
This fall, the Edison Stagelight Players are enthused to presents a
new, but faithful to the original, adaptation of Frankenstein by
Princeton professor and successful playwright R.N. Sandberg. One review
of this script explains, “Sandberg’s stage version…has been hailed as
one of the truest reinterpretations of the original Frankenstein.
Though set in the icy polar regions where Victor Frankenstein has
chased his creature, the production is really a profound journey
through the scientist’s memories of the unnatural son he created then
abandoned.”
Director Emily Beisner is enthused about producing an adaptation of
Mary Shelley’s most revered story. “This story is told through a series
of intense flashbacks. Our production will feature creative lighting,
sound, and Steampunk inspired costumes. This show is sure to immerse
audiences into the world of Victor Frankenstein during 18th Century
Russia.”
Production Advisor and Edison faculty member, William Loudermilk, is
credited with designing the performance’s Steampunk style costumes.
Performances are scheduled for Friday, October 24; Saturday, October
25; Friday, October 31; Saturday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. A special
matinee performance will be held on Sunday, November 2 at 3 p.m.
Tickets for the show are seven dollars for adults, five dollars for
students and three dollars for seniors and can be purchased at the
door. Children under 12 are free (with parental supervision). For
further information contact Karen Baker at 937-381-1502 or
kbaker@edisonohio.edu.
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