Court Theatre to Host Halloween Party, Special Performance Oct 31

Court Theatre will give audiences a first look at the World Premiere of Manual Cinema's Frankenstein this Halloween. On October 31, be the very first to experience Manual Cinema's world premiere production of Frankenstein at the final dress rehearsal. Before the show, partake in a frightfully fun Halloween party hosted by the caped and cursed at Court Theatre. Compete in a ghoulishly glamorous costume contest and enjoy horror d'oeuvres and a creepy cocktail on the theatre. The event will also include a special photo booth allowing audiences to take pictures of themselves in the style of Manual Cinema's work, festive decorations, and enough candy to raise the dead. The festivities begin at 6:30pm at Court Theatre, 5535 S Ellis Ave in Hyde Park.

The World Premiere of this immersive take on the thrilling gothic tale Frankenstein by Manual Cinema is adapted from the novel by Mary Shelley. Frankenstein is devised by Drew Dir, Sarah Fornace, and Julia Miller, with concept by Drew Dir and original music by Kyle Vegter and Ben Kauffman. The production merges stories of Mary Shelley, Victor Frankenstein, and his Monster to expose how the forces of family, community, and education shape personhood-or destroy it by their absence.

Stick around after the show for a behind-the-screens conversation with Manual Cinema, interact with the artists and learn more about the innovative way they tell stories.

Tickets, priced $75, include the pre-show party with drinks, Horror d'oeuvres, and plenty of candy, plus the performance and post-show experience with the artists. Receive $5 off per ticket when purchasing two or more. Season subscribers may be eligible for $65 tickets. Tickets are available at the Court Theatre box office (5535 S. Ellis Avenue, Chicago), by calling (773) 753-4472, or online at www.CourtTheatre.org.