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Love, loss and creation merge in unexpected ways in this thrilling gothic classic conceived by internationally renowned multimedia art collective Manual Cinema. Combining live theatre and music with handmade shadow puppetry, cinematic techniques and original musical compositions, Manual Cinema creates immersive visual stories for stage and screen. Its most recent work stitches together the classic tale of Frankenstein with Mary Shelley’s own life to create an unexpected story about the beauty—and horror—of creation.
Duration: Approximately 70 minutes
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This production contains the use of theatrical haze and strobe lights.
Manual Cinema Post-Performance On-Stage Tour and Q&A
Wednesday, October 9
Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
Experience the magic of Manual Cinema! Join the artists for an on-stage tour and interactive Q&A with the audience after the performance. Attendees are invited to come on stage for a closer look at the production elements and to learn more about the ensemble’s creative process and unique approach to collaboration.
Manual Cinema Workshop
Thursday, October 10 from 9:30AM to 11AM
Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
Manual Cinema conducts a hands-on, participatory workshop exploring the company’s approach to storytelling and live cinema techniques. The workshop includes an overview of the company’s creative process; a staged sequence demonstrating the company’s AV/puppetry techniques and cinematic language; and an opportunity for participants to use the company’s equipment to devise short vignettes of their own.
Registration is required for the hands-on participatory component. Additional opportunities for observation may be available. Space is extremely limited. Questions? Contact Courtney Reilly at creilly@su.edu.
Registration for this workshop has ended. Thank you for interest and stay tuned for more performance and events throughout the year!
Concessions will be available for cash purchase beginning one hour prior to this performance.
This engagement of Manual Cinema is made possible through the ArtsCONNECT program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Thank you to our community partner Skyline Indie Film Fest for their support. Visit www.skylineindiefilmfest.org to learn more.
ACCESSIBILITY
Infrared hearing system headsets are available in Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre only. Accommodations for disabilities may be arranged by contacting the Box Office at least three days prior to the performance.
Photos by Michael Brosilow
