The Florida State University's School of Theatre presents the stage adaptation of the 1974 comedy film, "Young Frankenstein."
The Mel Brooks Musical "Young Frankenstein" story follows Dr. Frederick Frankenstein as he inherits his grandfather's estate and tries to reanimate the dead, leading to comedic chaos. Performances will take place from Friday, Feb. 21, through Sunday, March 2, at the Richard G. Fallon Theatre.
"We are excited to welcome the Tallahassee community to Transylvania with the Mel Brooks Musical 'Young Frankenstein,' based on the beloved cult-classic film," said Brad Brock, director of the FSU School of Theatre. "Our faculty, staff and students have worked tirelessly on this production, and we can't wait to share their work with you!"
The cast features FSU School of Theatre students Vincente Tomé as Frankenstein, Chijioke Oparaji as The Monster, Griffin Stanley as Igor and Olivia Windley as Inga.
"At its core, 'Young Frankenstein' is about finding family in the unlikeliest of places, accepting our quirks and learning that being 'normal' is vastly overrated," said Dewayne Barrett, the show's director and choreographer. "This show is a love letter to Mel Brooks' brilliant comedic genius. It's a celebration of the absurd, the outrageous and the utterly delightful."
The performance is directed and choreographed by Barrett, with music direction by Michael Norris, scenic design by Andrea Ball, costume design by Jen Gillette, lighting design by Todd Wrenn and sound design by Zach Cramer.
