The new LHS musical, “Young Frankenstein,” is being performed this week as of today, tomorrow, and Saturday.
Senior Elliott Benson plays Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, the grandson of the infamous monster-maker, as he discovers his heritage and who he wants to become. Alongside the doctor work Igor, Inga, and Frau Blucher, played by junior Micheal Alexander, senior Eliza Neff, and senior Aida Rasoli respectively. The play takes place mainly in Transylvania in the early 1900s which is reflected indescribably well in the costumes, lighting, and overall ambiance created by the LHS stage crew.
The musical begins with the funeral of Dr. Victor Frankenstein, the creator of monsters. The townspeople of Transylvania begin to rejoice before being reminded of the final living relative of the doctor, Dr. Frederick Frankenstein.
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, however, is humiliated by his family legacy and wants nothing to do with his grandfather. Unfortunately, young Dr. Frankenstein must head to Transylvania to settle his grandfather’s estate. After a short goodbye with his fiance Elizabeth, who is played by sophomore Amy Oleachea, Dr Frankenstein arrives in Transylvania and is met by an enthusiastic man named Igor, the grandson of the famous hunchback who helped the original doctor.
Meeting more people along the way including the beautiful Inga and the brash Frau Blucher, Dr. Frankenstein reconnects with his ancestry and begins to rethink his hatred for his family. So, with the help of his friends and the tools his grandfather left him, Dr. Frederick Frankenstein decides to create a new monster.
Every part of the show was well done and meticulously planned. From the ever-changing lights to the handcrafted props to the transforming makeup, every aspect of the show serves to pull the audience ever further in.
The actors were incredible, the essence of each character being sewn through every line, making it easy to love or hate each role as they came onto the stage.
The music played by LHS students continued throughout nearly every scene, setting moods of joy or fear for the audience to connect with.
Overall, LHS Encore has outdone itself yet again. Come see the show yourself this week during the times listed below! Tickets can be purchased online or at the door for $12 per student and $15 for anyone else.
Show times:
7 pm – Thursday, February 29
7 pm – Friday, March 1
1 pm – Saturday, March 2
6 pm – Saturday, March 2
