9/5- 15 - ZOMBIES FROM THE BEYOND is James Valcq's delightfully tacky musical spoof of 1950's sci-fi, complete with flying saucers, tap-dancing, bad wigs, and, of course, zombies. Music director Sharon Garner leads an "orchestra" of keyboard, drums and ... accordion?! (Dan Alt) that delivers effectively cheesy sound effects and accompaniment. The set (Ann Carlson) is wonderfully retro and cartoonish. (I loved the "moving" backdrop on the car ride.) Costumes presented many challenges, met in fine 50's style by Christine Kennedy. Joe Dickson's lighting enhanced the "special effects."
Director Adam Carlson led his cartoonish cast through this stylized romp, aided and abetted by choreographer Amanda Kennedy. The talented cast featured Jeff Kennedy, exhibiting some of his award-winning versatility we enjoyed last summer in The 39 Steps. Kayla Green and Erin Biel reveled in their 50's gal stereotypes. Brian Farnum's beautiful voice was a highlight. Andrew Snyder was appropriately "Major" and Ian Henretty brought his boyish charm - and newly trained tap-dancing feet — to the stage. Rachel Mender as the dreaded "Zombina" was a hoot as she subjugated the men with her impressive voice-power.
This show is nothing but FUN - nostalgic for those of us who actually watched 50's TV - and fun for kids, too. (A little sexual innuendo, but fine for older kids.) Over the Ledge is very affordable, too: adult $10, senior $8, and student $6
(btw, there's a Willow road closure just before you get to Grand Ledge. Saginaw to M-100 is the clear route. Its well worth the drive - and it's beautiful in Fitzgerald Park; come early; bring a picnic.
8pm Thur/Fri/Sat; 2pm Sun.
www.overtheledge.org
Director Adam Carlson led his cartoonish cast through this stylized romp, aided and abetted by choreographer Amanda Kennedy. The talented cast featured Jeff Kennedy, exhibiting some of his award-winning versatility we enjoyed last summer in The 39 Steps. Kayla Green and Erin Biel reveled in their 50's gal stereotypes. Brian Farnum's beautiful voice was a highlight. Andrew Snyder was appropriately "Major" and Ian Henretty brought his boyish charm - and newly trained tap-dancing feet — to the stage. Rachel Mender as the dreaded "Zombina" was a hoot as she subjugated the men with her impressive voice-power.
This show is nothing but FUN - nostalgic for those of us who actually watched 50's TV - and fun for kids, too. (A little sexual innuendo, but fine for older kids.) Over the Ledge is very affordable, too: adult $10, senior $8, and student $6
(btw, there's a Willow road closure just before you get to Grand Ledge. Saginaw to M-100 is the clear route. Its well worth the drive - and it's beautiful in Fitzgerald Park; come early; bring a picnic.
8pm Thur/Fri/Sat; 2pm Sun.
www.overtheledge.org
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