Verge Theater opens its 21st Season in September, and they have an exciting slate of upcoming productions in celebration.
Young Frankenstein will take over the main stage this month. From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation “The Producers” comes this monster new musical comedy adapted by Mel Brooks (from his legendarily funny film) into a brilliant stage creation! Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced “Fronk-en-steen”) inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked side-kick, Igor (pronounced “Eye-gore”), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. “It’s alive!” he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s. Of course, the monster inevitably escapes and hilarity abounds. Every bit as relevant to newcomers as it will be to audience members who remember the original movie, Young Frankenstein has all the panache of the screen sensation with a little extra theatrical flair added. With such memorable tunes as “The Transylvania Mania,” “He Vas My Boyfriend” and “Puttin’ On The Ritz,” Young Frankenstein is scientifically-proven, monstrously good entertainment. Directed by Verge Theater’s Artistic Director, Erin Roberg, with an all-star cast of musical veterans, Young Frankenstein will leave you in stitches! Ha! Running on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, from September 18th through October 10th. Showcased on the family stage will be The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Mark Twain’s classic tale brought to life on stage!
This production has an all Teen Theater alumni cast and director, which will be an unprecedented moment in Verge (and Equinox) history as our former students come back to show us how it’s done! Tom Sawyer is a force of nature–whether he’s sneaking out of his Aunt Polly’s house at night to visit the graveyard, duping his playmates into whitewashing a fence, or stealing a kiss from the ravishing Becky Thatcher. Tom’s small-town adventures on the banks of the Mississippi are the magical essence of childhood, a joyous leap into the great river of time and memory. This will be a fun show for families to share! The Adventures of Tom Sawyer will run on Saturdays at 2pm between September 12th and October 3rd. These shows will sell out, so reserve your seats online now at vergetheater.com or at the counter at Cactus Records in downtown Bozeman. Verge Theater is located at 2304 N. 7th Ave, in the strip mall across from Murdoch’s. The Educational Wing of Verge Theater will open in September with classes for kids, teens, and adults, so sign up now for a stage adventure you’ll never forget.
They have Musical Theater and Comedy Improv for Kids, the Teen Theater show will be “The Music Man” (so enroll your teen now for a safe, fun, after school experience), and of course a new session of our five level Adult Improv school will be starting up in the near future. Don’t miss any of this fun: register now at vergetheater.com. •
