YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Opens 8/20 at the Barn Theatre

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN is ALIVE and causing mayhem on the Barn Theatre stage August 20 through September 1 and is scientifically-proven to be a monstrously good time!

The story unfolds following death of the infamous Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein, creator of the Frankenstein monster of legend. His grandson, the esteemed New York brain surgeon and professor Frederick Frankenstein (that's Fronkensteen), inherits the castle and laboratory. Upon arrival in Transylvania, Frankenstein, played by Barn Favorite Kevin Robert White, is confronted with a dilemma: does he continue to run from the family business, or does he stay in Transylvania to carry on his grandfather's mad experiments in reanimating the dead?

Together with his oddly shaped, endearing helper, Igor (that's Eye-gor) - played by Barn funny- man Roy Brown, Frau Blucher (...whinny!) portrayed by Barn leading lady Penelope Alex, and his yodeling, well-endowed, lab assistant Inga third year apprentice Bethany Edlund, he succeeds in creating his very own Frankenstein monster. However, his creation does not come without some slight - and hilarious - mishaps along the way, including an angry village out to stop him and the unexpected appearance of his "adorable, mad-cap fiancé," Elizabeth Benning- played by Emily Fleming. The show's raucous score includes "The Transylvania Mania," "He Vas My Boyfriend" and an unforgettable rendition of Irving Berlin's "Puttin' On the Ritz."

Based on the 1974 Mel Brooks movie, as the comical continuation of the classic novel by Mary Shelley, and released in 1974 to unanimous critical acclaim, the film received two Academy Award nominations, and was also the recipient of the two highest honors accorded films of science fiction: The Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation and The Nebula Award, given by the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, for Best Dramatic Writing. YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN opened on Broadway on Nov. 8, 2007 and ran for 485 performances.

The Barn Theatre School for Advanced Theatre Training is pleased to announce that on August 29th the Barn will host an ASL Interpreted performance of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. For information about donating please email info@barntheatreschool.org - Attention Emily. Such donations would be tax deductible to the fullest extend provided by State and Federal Law.

Our Nationally Certified ASL interpreters will be Kathleen Robertson and Misti Ryefield.

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN is directed by Brendan Ragotzy. Musical Direction is by Matt Shabala, and Choreography is by Jamey Grisham. Michael Wilson Morgan is the Costume Designer, and Garrylee McCormick is the Hair and Wig Designer. Set Design is by Steven Lee Burright, and Emily Gardner is the Properties Master. Lighting is designed by Corey Boughton, with Sam Silva as Sound Designer. Nick Hoovler is the Technical Director.

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN plays through September 1. Performances are Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 PM, Saturday at 8:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday at 5:00 PM. Check out the newly renovated Rehearsal Shed Lounge! Stop in before the main stage show, at intermission, and after the show for refreshments, snacks, wings, nachos, and Plainwell ice cream, as well as free after-the-show entertainment!

The Barn Theatre is located on M-96, west of Augusta. Tickets are $35.00 for all performances. and Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted. The Box Office is open daily 10:00 am-10:00 pm. Tickets may now be purchased on the internet or on your smart phone via PayPal at www.barntheatre.com. ~ To reserve tickets at the Box Office Call today: (269) 731-4121.