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AUBURN — A cast of 27 is rehearsing for the upcoming Community Little Theatre production of the hit musical comedy “Young Frankenstein,” which will be performed at the Great Falls Performing Art Center Aug. 10 through 19.
The award-winning musical, with a book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan and music and lyrics by Brooks, is based on the 1974 film of the same name written by Brooks and Gene Wilder and directed by Brooks.
A parody of the horror film genre, especially the 1931 Universal Pictures classic “Frankenstein,” it has been described by Brooks as his best film.
Frederick Frankenstein, grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor and lab assistant Inga, Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his late grandfather. He brings to life a creature (a very large creature) who then escapes and terrifies the residents of Transylvania. Musical hilarity ensues.
Cast members include Zack Handlen (Dr. Frederick Frankenstein); Brittany Wallingford (Elizabeth Benning); Colleen Katana (Inga); John Blanchette (Inspector Kemp); John Nutting (Harold the Hermit); Mason Lagasse (Igor); and Jennine Cannizo (Frau Blucher) and Michael Blakemore (the monster). Other cast members are James Mckinley, Ethan Rombalski, Lynn O’Donnell, Brooke Shelley, Andrew Lachapelle, Jacob Morin, Megan Record, Noah Keneborus. Ricky Brewster, Shelly Carver, Sophie Messina, Bailey Sabine, Melissa Guimond, Michelle Andrews, Mindy Hodgkin, Olivia Morel, Soleil Fournier, and Sophia Jones. Chris Hodgkin is the director.
Young Frankenstein will be performed at 8 p.m. on Aug. 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18; and at 2 p.m. on Aug. 12 and 19. The Great Falls Performing Arts Center is on Academy Street.
For more information, visit www.laclt.com.
PHOTO: The principal actors in the Community LIttle Theatre production of “Young Frankenstein,” include, from left, Zack Handlen (Dr. Frederick Frankenstein); Brittany Wallingford (Elizabeth Benning); Colleen Katana (Inga); John Blanchette (Inspector Kemp); John Nutting (Harold the Hermit); Mason Lagasse (Igor); and Jennine Cannizo (Frau Blucher). (Submitted photo)
