Ericka Winterrowd and Eric Keitel in "The Body Snatcher." Photo by Daniel Kitayama.
“These three plays have been tailor-made for Mountain View, so be prepared for some creepy, freaky scares and surprises” said Rack.
The 2012 incarnation of Wicked Lit will feature several enhanced features that previous Unbound Productions shows have not. Said Josephson “This year – the experience will truly begin the moment that the audience emerges from their cars. We don’t want to give away too much, but we promise our patrons 100% immersive theatre.”
“And did we mention that we have vampires this year?” added Millet. “Wicked Lit will be great theatre and is adapted from classic literature – but it will not be for the weak of heart.”
Wicked Lit audiences will experience three short plays as they are led through the grounds of the mausoleum and cemetery by a Storyguide. Wicked Lit is a walking show – patrons must be able to comfortably walk a minimum of 2,000 paces and climb stairs in order to experience this production. Wicked Lit is recommended for audiences ages 13+.
The first annual Wicked Lit production was staged in 2009 on the grounds of Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills. Since that time, over 3,000 patrons have enjoyed full productions of adaptations of authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, Robert E. Howard, Washington Irving and Robert Louis Stevenson.
The mission of Unbound Productions, the theatre company that produces WICKED LIT as well as the newly launched History Lit, is to create new theatrical adaptations of classic literature and produce them in non-traditional venues.
Visit wickedlit.org for complete pricing and scheduling details. WICKED LIT is also on Facebook.
THE PLAYS
Johann Ludwig Tieck’s vampire story Wake Not the Dead
Adapted by Paul Millet
Directed by Douglas Clayton
Walter was willing to do anything to resurrect his first love, but some bargains should never be made. Now he must turn to the only person left who can help him confront his immortal creation ~ his wife.
F. Marion Crawford’s The Dead Smile
Adapted and directed by Jeff G. Rack
A horrible family curse, spirits from the past, and a disfigured, manipulative parent attempt to keep two young lovers apart in this classic chiller, guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
M.R. James’ Count Magnus
Adapted by Jonathan Josephson
Directed by Paul Millet
Mr. Wraxall is a British travel writer who has journeyed to the town of Vestergothland, Sweden in search of something captivating to report back to his readership. The only thing interesting about the village are the rumors of a long-dead nobleman who used to terrorize the countryside with his violent sense of justice. Mr. Wraxall is determined to satisfy his readers and his own personal curiosity about the haunting secrets that float about this strange little town – but will he lose (his) face in the process?
PERFORMANCES AND TICKETS:
October 12-31, 12 performances only
Friday-Sunday, Oct 12-14
Thursday-Sunday, Oct 18-21
Thursday-Sunday, Oct 25-28
Wednesday, Oct 31
All performances will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets range from $39-55, see website for details.
For more information go to wickedlit.org or call 818-242-7910
Mountain View Mausoleum & Cemetery
2300 N. Marengo Ave. Altadena CA 91001
AMPLE FREE PARKING ON THE GROUNDS
