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Manual Cinema Brings 'Frankenstein' to Life With Puppetry and Music
Original: Manual Cinema’s ‘Frankenstein’ Comes to Life With Music, Puppetry and Cinematic Creations
Chicago-based performance collective Manual Cinema is staging an adaptation of 'Frankenstein' that blends shadow puppetry, live music and cinematic projection techniques. The production reimagines Mary Shelley's classic story through the company's signature style of overhead projectors and silhouetted performers working in sync with musicians. Coverage highlights how the show turns a 200-year-old tale into a visually inventive, film-like theatrical experience for contemporary audiences.
Why now: The acclaimed experimental theatre company's new 'Frankenstein' production is drawing attention for its unusual fusion of puppetry, live music and cinematic craft.
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