"FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS" CLOSES WITH SELLOUTS; NEXT AT BRAINERD COMMUNITY THEATRE IS "YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN," IN THE CHALBERG THEATRE, CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE, BRAINERD.
The final curtain has fallen on "Five Women Wearing the Same Dress," a Brainerd Community Theatre production awash in peach colored bridesmaid dresses variously described in unflattering terms by the bridesmaids, at Central Lakes College.
This hilarious comedy brought rave reviews about the acting skills of the five bridesmaids, portrayed by Nicole Rothleutner,
Stephanie White
,
Rachael Lynn
Kline,
Lauren Wiseley
y and
Maren Goff
, with added sparks provided by
Jesse Brutscher
, channeling Matthew McConaughey.
Two photographic exhibitions, both in the CLC lobby area and both with respect to Brainerd Community Theatre productions: "Five Women, and a Guy," consisting of of pre - performance photographs illustrating development of FIVE WOMEN, and photographs of "CLC's Jean Beckmann: The Woman in Black," from the 2017 Dennis Lamberson Award Winning Best Drama or Play and for Best Stage Lighting in a Drama or Play, remain.
Brainerd Community Theatre next presents "Young Frankenstein," comedy genius Mel Brooks' musical stage adaptation of his iconic film of the same title. "YF" is the story of a man unwillingly drawn into the family business - which just so happens to be the reanimation of human corpses. Featuring the film's unforgettable characters---Frederick (Nick Kory), hunchback assistant Igor (Travis Chaput), lab helper Inga ( peach bridesmaid dresses
Sadie Wunder
), Frau Blucher (Rebecca Timmins), prosthetically challenged Inspector Kemp (
Kevin Yeager
), and, of course, The Monster itself (
Jesse Brutscher
)---this show will electrify you!"
Rachael Lynn
Kline is Elizabeth, Ed Eyestone is the blind hermit,
Charlie Johnson
is Victor Frankenstein and Ziggy is portrayed by Marc Oliphant.
Also appearing in YF are
Bri Keran
, Rachel Martin, Emili Lane, Brianna Engels, Nicole Rothleutner, Isaac Nadeau,
Connor James Nichols
, Joe Wooden,
Phyl Bell
and Austin Evenson.
YF set design is by Curt Phillips, costume design is by Dawn Marks, lighting design is by Ben Kent, technical direction is by George Marsolek, choreography and stage management by
Stephanie White
, orchestral direction by Steve
Steven K. Anderson
, with vocal direction by
Sarah Aamot
.
Box Office management is by Jean Beckmann. Patrick Spradlin is director.
Inquiry may be made about ticket availability for Young Frankenstein by calling 218 - 855 - 8199 or 800 - 933 - 0346 x 8199, or in person at the Box Office during daily business hours (the times of which can be obtaining by calling the Box Office).
