YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Dances Into Concord, MA This June

The Alexander Children's Theatre School (ACTS), in residence at the Umbrella Community Arts Center (40 Stow Street, Concord, MA), is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for their upcoming production of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN: THE MUSICAL, running Friday, June 3 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, June 4 at 2:00 and 7:30 pm, and Sunday, June 5 at 4:00 pm.

From the legendary mind of Mel Brooks and his Tony Award-winning collaborators from The Producers comes this monster new musical comedy! Grandson of Victor Frankenstein (of Mary Shelley fame), Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced "Fronk-en-steen") inherits his family's estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked side-kick and a leggy lab assistant, Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. When he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather's, hilarity ensues. Young Frankenstein is rated PG-13.

Young Frankenstein is directed by EMACT/DASH Award nominee Lenni Kmiec with choreography by IRNE Award nominee Gillian Mariner Gordon and music direction by Benjamin Tan. Stephanie C. Mavrides is the Executive Producer. The cast of 24 features Nicole Albanese, Lucy Arrigo, Antoine Baize, Ryan Baker, Tristan Bannerman, Sydney Crain, Camille Cuzzupoli, Camilla Eld, Charlie Emery, Grace Glionna, Jayden Heller, Liam Huston, Will Jevon, Sara Kimble, Alexis Kirkpatrick, Tim Lucey, Henry Patton, Angela Salisbury, Hannah Wait, Noah Wells, Elliot White, Harry White, Monica Whitlock, and Taylor Winn, hailing from such towns as Concord, Carlisle, Bedford, Billerica, Medfield, Lincoln, Sudbury, Waltham, Weston, Ayer, and Stow.
The show has a book by Mel Brooks (Blazing Saddles, The Producers, Spaceballs) and Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray), with music and lyrics by Mel Brooks. The original 2007 Broadway production was directed and choreographed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman (Crazy For You, The Producers, Contact).
Since 1999, The Alexander Children's Theatre School (ACTS) has been producing several annual musicals, in addition to offering master classes and workshops with professional artists, weekly dance classes, and other educational opportunities. By combining the work of professional adults with that of students and volunteers, we can create an excellent learning experience for all. We believe that every young person can succeed in the theater if given the proper guidance, encouragement, and direction. ACTS is a proud member of the Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatres (EMACT). Find us on Facebook and Twitter or visit our website (www.ACTS1.org).

PERFORMANCES are Friday, June 3 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, June 4 at 2:00 and 7:30 pm, and Sunday, June 5 at 4:00 pm at the Umbrella Community Arts Center (40 Stow Street, Concord, MA). TICKETS range from $15 to $20 and are available online at www.ACTS1.org or by calling the ACTS Box Office (781-899-4467). Group rates are available for parties of 10+.

CREATIVE TEAM
LENNI KMIEC (Director) is a Boston based Equity Actress, Singer, Dancer, and Teacher. She has performed with North Shore Music Theatre, Reagle Music Theatre, A.R.T./OBERON, Wheelock Family Theatre, The Daryl Roth Theatre, Lyric Stage Company, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, Gloucester Stage Company, Seacoast Rep, Central Square Theatre, Underground Railway Theatre and Hanover Theatre. Lenni's second love to performing is teaching, choreographing, and directing for children and high school groups. She has choreographed 15 shows at ACTS and received a 2011 EMACT/DASH Award nomination for her recreation of Bob Fosse's original choreography for ACTS' production of Chicago. She also directed and choreographed ACTS' 2010 production of Little Women: The Musical. She has directed and choreographed at various summer camps and theatre programs, and teaches both dance and theatre workshops year round for children ages 8-18.

GILLIAN MARINER GORDON (Choreographer) is an ACTS alum, with productions including Thoroughly Modern Millie (Millie) and Oklahoma! (Ado Annie). Gillian served as co-choreographer for Woodland Theatre Company's Cabaret. As a performer, she has worked at American Repertory Theater, Crossroads Theatre Company, North Shore Music Theatre, Reagle Music Theatre, SpeakEasy Stage Company, Stoneham Theatre and is a proud member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA. She owns Gillian Gordon Photographer, specializing in headshots, events and performance photography. www.gilliangordon.net

BENJAMIN TAN (Music Director) is a classically-trained pianist who has been playing for 22 years...he's 26. Starting this summer he plans to earn a masters degree in music education from Boston Conservatory/Berklee. Previous shows as music director include: Grease, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Dear Edwina, and You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. He has played for Into The Woods, Cinderella, and High School Musical.

CAST OF CHARACTERS
Frederick: Elliot White (Cast A) / Jayden Heller (Cast B)
Igor: Tristan Bannerman (Cast A) / Will Jevon (Cast B)
Monster: Harry White (Cast A) / Tim Lucey (Cast B)
Inga: Taylor Winn (Cast A) / Nicole Albanese (Cast B)
Elizabeth: Camille Cuzzupoli (Cast A) / Grace Glionna (Cast B)
Frau Blucher: Monica Whitlock
Blind Hermit: Henry Patton (Cast A) / Ryan Baker (Cast B)
Inspector Kemp: Antoine Baize
Victor/Count Dracula: Liam Huston
Ziggy/Bob: Charlie Emery

Ensemble: Lucy Arrigo, Antoine Baize, Ryan Baker (Cast A), Sydney Crain, Camille Cuzzupoli (Cast B), Camilla Eld, Charlie Emery, Grace Gillona(Cast A), Jayden Heller (Cast A), Liam Huston, Will Jevon (Cast A), Sara Kimble, Alexis Kirkpatrick, Tim Lucey (Cast A), Henry Patton (Cast B), Angela Salisbury, Hannah Wait, Noah Wells, Harry White (Cast B), Elliot White (Cast B), Taylor Winn (Cast B)

Cast A performs Friday evening and Saturday afternoonCast B performs Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon