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‘Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein’ to be performed Nov. 22 and 23

Penn Manor Productions will present Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, adapted for the stage by Rona Munro, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, November 22 and 23, in the Ranck Auditorium at Penn Manor High School. 

Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and are available at this site online.

A free, full-length dress rehearsal will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, November 21, for Penn Manor employees and Comet Classic Cardholders. Reservations are not required, but attendees must show their Comet Classic card or employee ID and pick up tickets at the box office before entering the auditorium.

Mary Shelley is a central character in Rona Munro’s adaptation of the Frankenstein story, a realistic portrayal of the psychological drama that incorporates stylistic elements of the time period into stage designs. The action begins as Shelley sits down to write. A student cellist will perform an original score to add ambiance and mystique to the production.   

While this is a story of horror, the vision is not gory, but instead, suspenseful and electrifying. Frankenstein’s monster will not reflect the modern version often seen in pop culture but will be more representative of the original novel. 

This production will make audiences consider themes of morality and mortality, and the lessons of this story should be the most frightening aspect of the audience’s experience.

There are 80 students involved in this production, including cast members onstage as well as many crew members working behind the scenes. We hope you enjoy the show!