2008 Summer Monster Mash Season

Experience the YS Kids Playhouse 13th Summer Theatre Arts Anniversary Season! New Theatre for New Times!

Frankenstein, Or The Difficulty of Changing One’s Mind

Adapted and directed by John Fleming
Tucki Bailey, Musical Director

A new musical based on the suspenseful and thrilling classic novel by Mary W. Shelley. Science goes haywire as the noble Dr. Frankenstein unleashes a terrible monster upon the world. On the other hand – what if he’d used a female brain?

Original music by New York jazz composer Neil Kirkwood, giant puppets and electric staging bring buzz, buffoonery and bravado and maybe a little jolt too.

Performances of Frankenstein take place June 26, 27, 28 29 and July 2, 3, 5, & 6, 2008 in the Antioch Amphitheater beginning at 7:30 p.m. (No performance on July 4.)

Bunnicula – the Vampire Bunny

Directed by Ara G. Beal
Adapted by Rani D. Crowe

A new play based on the children’s book series written by James Howe about a vampire bunny that sucks the juice out of vegetables. The story is centered on the Monroe family and their pets and is told from the perspective of their dog Harold. A bunny with strange eating habits and strange vampire-like qualities, Bunnicula comes to the Monroe’s on a dark and stormy night while they are watching a Dracula film and eating Count Chocula cereal. Because of this, they dub him Bunnicula. Their cat Chester, however, is convinced Bunnicula is a real vampire and a threat to the family. What follows is a charming romp in which vampire movies and family life intersect and finally ask the question: Who’s in charge–people or their pets?

Performances of Bunnicula take place July 23 – 27, 2008 in the Antioch Theater beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Ticket prices are as follows: Adults–$10; Students/Seniors–$8. A book of 5 tickets may be purchased in advance for $35 by contacting Kim Kremer at kkremer.ys@gmail.com or calling (937) 767-2259.

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