Friday, October 17, 2014

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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