September 26 & 27, 2014
After its huge success in Greenfield last month, a new
adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein will be presented by Old Deerfield
Productions for two nights only in Springfield. Written and performed by Lindel
Hart as the Creature, the cast includes Colin Allen in the roles of Victor
Frankenstein, Mr. DeLacey, and William, with Jane Williams playing Mary Shelley
and Elizabeth.
Said McInerney, "This is a wild story that takes the
audience on an unforgettable roller coaster ride through the life experience of
the Creature. We follow his birth, his rejection by his father, his abuse and
mounting rage, and his superhuman travels around the world ending in the Arctic
on an ice floe as he relentlessly seeks connection with his father, Victor
Frankenstein. By highlighting the prescience of Shelley’s novel we hope to
further the process of changing the original "Story" from one that
sanctions dominance over nature to the New Story of our interconnectedness that
will allow the human race to thrive in respectful relationship with the planet.
The production will feature projection design by Albanian
artist, Florian Canga illustrating the story through light and image that will
also draw parallels to the troubled present. Handheld video cameras and video
installation manipulated by the character Mary Shelley incorporates images from
the Scientific Revolution of her time with present day images. Athan Vennell
creates set installation and costumes, Matt Cowan is the lighting designer,
Sloan Tomlinson is the poster designer and the extraordinary makeup design and
execution is by world renowned make up artist, Joseph Dulude, II.
Not appropriate for young children.
Tickets are $20 and available at
www.olddeerfieldproductions.org or at the door.
