YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN from THE TALENT MACHINE COMPANY:
JULY 12- 21 AT ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Don't miss The Talent Machine's production of the hilarious Mel Brooks musical comedy "Young Frankenstein," featuring an incredibly talented cast of performers ages 14 to 18.
About the Show:
From Music Theatre International's (MTI) description of this "monstrously funny" musical:
"Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced "Fronk-en-steen") inherits his family's estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor (pronounced "Eye-gore"), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. "It's alive!" he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather's. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds."
The production includes such memorable tunes as "The Transylvania Mania," "He Vas My Boyfriend" and "Puttin' on the Ritz."
Note: The show is most appropriate for teens and adults, not young children.
About the Experienced Alumni Production Team:
Young Frankenstein is in the very capable and talented hands of three Talent Machine Alumni: Director Sarah Johansen, who, with her on-point comedic timing, directed the hilarious Urinetown in 2021; Music Director Andrew Gordon, and engineer by day and performer at night, who has provided music direction to several TMC shows, including the award-winning Mean Girls; and Choreographer David Grindrod, a professional choreographer, director and performer known for his incredible dancing and teaching skills.
In addition, Young Frankenstein will benefit from the choreographic talents of Vicki Smith, founder and artistic director of StageWorkz Theare Arts Project in Millersville, MD, whose graduates have performed on Broadway, in touring companies, in TV, film and regional theater across the world.
Location & Parking
All shows will be performed at the Pascal Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Anne Arundel Community College, 101 College Parkway, Arnold, MD. Free parking available in Lot A.
All Show Dates and Times
Shows run approximately 2.5 hours; all tickets $20
Evening shows at 7 pm:
Friday, July 12
Saturday, July 13
Sunday, July 14 (American Sign Language interpretation available for this performance.)
Thursday, July 18
Friday, July 19
Saturday, July 20
Matinees at 2 pm:
Sunday, July 14
Sunday, July 2
Young Frankenstein Cast:
Frederick Frankenstein: Matthew Earl
Elizabeth Benning: Madi Knoppel
Igor: Austin Starkey
Inga: Lily Abbott
Frau Blucher: Caroline O'Neil
The Monster: Jackson Holt
Inspector Kemp: Ford Warner
Hermit / Ensemble: Nicholas Landerkin
Victor / Ensemble: Anthony Shaffer
Ziggy / Ensemble: Paige O'Neil
Ensemble:
Campbell Banks
Luke Compher
Gabbi Daniel
McKinley Davey
Jasmine Dominguez-Taco
Austin Hochard
Annabella King
Jackson Linnell
Brayden McDowell
Ryan Reed
JJ Reida
Kate Roberts
Bella Rosa
Reagan Scott
Ivy Van Wormer
About Our Company
The Talent Machine, the premier theater company for children and youth of Central Maryland, has been amazing audiences of all ages for more than 35 years. We offer highly professional productions filled with talented young singers, dancers and actors. We produce four shows per year, three in the summer and our annual holiday spectacular.
This year, our first show of the season (May 17 and 18) is Annie Jr., will also be our first production in partnership with The Penguin Project, a nationally recognized organization that creates opportunities for children with disabilities to perform on stage. Our second show, July 12-21, is Young Frankenstein, featuring performers ages 14 to 18. Our third summer show, August 16 through 25, is Oklahoma, featuring a cast of kids ages 7 to 14. Finally, our annual holiday spectacular -- now a family tradition for many in Central Maryland -- will be in offered December.
For more information about tickets, contact BoxOffice@TalentMachine.com
