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STUDIO TENN RETURNS WITH ORIGINAL ADAPTATION OF FRANKENSTEIN

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STUDIO TENN RETURNS WITH ORIGINAL ADAPTATION OF FRANKENSTEIN

Show Runs August 31 – September 9 At Jamison Theater At The Factory At Franklin;

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Franklin, Tenn. Set to bring Mary Shelly’s original monster Frankenstein to life August 31 through September 9, Studio Tenn kicks off the 2018-2019 season with Tennessee’s newest live adaptation of the Gothic novel, taking the stage at the Factory at Franklin’s Jamison Theater.
One of the most famous novels in literature to date, Frankenstein has remained relevant in popular culture for centuries through various interpretations in film, television and writing. The second original adaptation by Studio Tenn, Artistic Director Matt Logan re-enlists the brilliant talents of writer A.S. Peterson to bring new understanding to the timeless tale. 
 
“I wanted to work with Peterson again for this adaptation to shed light on angles of the novel that audiences have never seen before” said Logan. “Our version explores the human experience between creator and creation, the true core of loneliness and the effects of our actions.”
Logan went on to mention how Studio Tenn’s Frankenstein will differ from any version audiences have seen in the past.
“We are incorporating many elements of today’s popular Netflix series’, which brings the mystery of danger and the hopeful aspects of human nature to the forefront” said Logan. “Themes reflecting that of Staircase, The Fall or Happy Valley creates a curiosity in audiences that branches far outside the norm.”
No stranger to Studio Tenn, A.S. Peterson returns after having written Studio Tenn’s first original script for The Battle of Franklin in the 2016-2017 season to critical acclaim.
 
A seasoned writer of multiple books such as “The Fiddler’s Gun” and “The Molehill”, Peterson’s script immerses audiences in a world that questions the reality of “who is the true monster” and challenges viewers to see the story with new perspective.
 
“Even after 200 years, the story of Dr. Frankenstein and his exploration of taboos and immortality is still quite relevant for a modern audience,” said Peterson. “I wanted this version to portray the relationship between Frankenstein and the Monster in a new light that will leave audiences with a different perspective on the tale they’ve always known.”

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Peterson also explained that celebrating the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelly’s classic novel serves as the perfect opening to Studio Tenn’s 2018-2019 season, honoring the ageless tale of unintended evil.
 
A performance fit for all, Frankenstein follows the mesmerizing story of what happens when science and man’s curiosity merge to create a suspenseful blend of choices and consequence.
 
Frankenstein runs August 31 through September 9, 2018, at the Jamison Theater in the Factory at Franklin. For tickets, visit studiotenn.com or call (615) 541-8200.

 

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