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FRANKENSTEIN - Ninja Pirates Theatre Society - Vancouver
This Halloween immerse yourself in a harrowing tale of love, desperation, torment, and power. Join the creative spirit of Granville Island by taking part in one of the darkest rituals of humankind; resurrection.
FRANKENSTEIN by Victor Gialanella is a play adapted from the novel by Mary Shelley, and this classic tale of horror and suspense details the ill-fated experiments of young Dr. Frankenstein as he attempts to fathom the secrets of life and death. Purchasing cadavers from two unsavory grave robbers, he gives life to a creature both hideous and touching and so physically powerful and mentally twisted that he soon brings death or destruction to all who stand in his way. Originally set in nineteenth-century Switzerland, this production provides a non-specific time and place, inspired by the ever present world conflicts and infamous leaders, like that of Nazi Germany. Focusing on human inquisition and emotional drive that causes a resurrected creature to come face to face with his obsessed creator Ninja Pirates' FRANKENSTEIN brings a sense of realism that has been lost through the original motion pictures and iconic representations of the story and it's creature.
CAST:
James Pizzinato
Tiera Skovbye
Adrian Petriw
Sean Poague
Alex Duncan
Morgan Taylor Campbell
Martin Hallat, Piercey Dalton
Dagan Nish
Bryce Hodgson
Victor Ayala
and Brendan Taylor as the Creature
Directed by Anthony Shim
Movement Choreography by Jen Oleksiuk
Set Design by Craig Alfredson
Costume Design by Danielle Yanay
Music/Sound Design by Bryce Hodgson and Dan Blackburn
Make Up Design by Neet Aujla
www.ninjapiratestheatre.com/frankenstein/
This is the 6th production by the Ninja Pirates Theatre Society since forming in 2010, and is directed by Artistic Directer, Anthony Shim, who has directed the last 5 of the company's shows. Founding members James Pizzinato and Brendan Taylor will star as Victor Frankenstein and The Creature, in addition to a roster of local professional talent for the remainder of the cast and crew. What makes this production especially unique is the movement choreography by Harbour Dance Centre's Jen Oleksiuk that brings to light the grotesque subtext of each character and the lives they lead.
Frankenstein has stood the test of time because it questions the morality of science, the accountability of our advancements, the alienation of technology, and the quest for acceptance into society, and forces readers to confront their own mortality. These are classic questions that should never stop being addressed and debated, and the Ninja Pirates are determined to examine these, and the many other issues that can be found in this masterpiece of literature, through the artistic lens of theatre, dance, music, and movement, this Halloween at the Waterfront Theatre.
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LocationThe Waterfront Theatre (View)
1412 Cartwright Street (Granville Island)
Vancouver, BC V6H 3Y5
Canada
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| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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