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“Frankenstein”

April 4, 2017 by Eddie Reynolds Leave a Comment

Frankenstein
Adapted by Kit Wilder
From Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley
City Lights Theatre Company
Nick Mandracchia
Any time a theatre company undertakes a world premiere, much less one commissioned, kudos is warranted for the risks undertaken.  While this new offering of Frankenstein has some issues mainly of script and some of direction (notably in Act Two), the innovative technical and production aspects are wonderful to experience and make the evening’s outing to City Lights overall a worthwhile adventure.
Please follow the link to my full Talkin’ Broadway review: http://www.talkinbroadway.com/page/regional/sanjose/sj80.html
 
Rating: 2 E
Frankensteincontinues through April 23, 2017 at City Lights Theatre Company, 529 S. Second Street, San Jose.  Tickets are available online at http://cltc.org/tickets/ or by calling 408-295-4200.
Photo Credit: Taylor Sanders

Rating: 2 E Tags: world premiere, City Lights Theater Company, Kit Wilder

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