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CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Jun 1, 2000
Closed Jun 17, 2000

WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

The Axis Theatre Company continues to utilize the latest in cutting-edge performance technology with their newest work, Frankenstein. Fused at a molecular genetic level are three 20th century American icons: Frankenstein, Chicago World's Fair serial killer HH Holmes, and Frank Lloyd Wright. In this unique production, three builders of limitless imagination are contained in a singel architect's body as he struggles to interpret the tremendous personal losses of his conglomerate life. Drawing on the traditional Frankenstein story, the brutal fire/murder of Wright's wife and children, and the clever, ruthless multiple murders of Holmes, Axis births a multi-layered journey into the language of memory and resolution.

THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION:



Axis Theatre
1 Sheridan Square
New York, NY 10014


WHAT ARE CRITICS SAYING?

It is entirely fitting that the Axis Theatre Company chose as their next vehicle an examination of the Frankenstein story. The praxis of Axis is, after all, an unrepentant, unremitting technophilia. As in their previous work, the current Frankenstein (playing through June 17) leans heavily on the designer's art--with top-notch set, sound, lighting, and costume design all in place--as well as a continously running film playing upstage on a pair of video monitors. A pre-show documentary informs us about serial killer H.H. Holmes, who is supposed to have killed 140 women at the 1892 Chicago World's Fair. This is accompanied by a sound installation of moans, rumbles and squeaks, and an exhibitio[...]


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