Machickanee Players

In addition to our usual six shows (two weekends– Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), we will be performing two bonus shows for Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”. The first of which will be a special Valentine’s Day show on Wednesday, February 14^th at 7pm. Although neither dinner nor pie will be available for this particular show, we will have some holiday-themed treats on hand for our guests that evening.

You might be asking yourself why you would want to see a show about an iconic horror villain on a day that is supposed to be about love and romance. But “Frankenstein” is much more than just a horror story. Mary Shelley was considered on the great romantic writers, alongside the likes of John Keats, William Wordsworth, Samuel Coleridge, John Clare, William Blake, and her ill-fated lover, Percy. While “Frankenstein” might not seem like a romantic story on the surface, romantic ideals and themes are at the very bedrock of this classic story. Don’t forget – this isn’t the Boris Karloff version, we’re performing a novel-faithful adaptation.

So if you’re looking for ideas on how to spend a romantic evening with that special someone in your life, consider getting a pair of tickets to see Frankenstein next month. And if you’re not currently in a relationship with someone – that’s okay! Don’t be shy! Come join us anyway. Who knows? You might meet someone new that evening – perhaps someone with a passion for community theatre and classic romantic stories.