Sit back and enjoy the show as Manual Cinema creates a captivating experience through storytelling skills
The 2017 Emmy Award-winning production company Manual Cinema sheds light and shadows in its upcoming performance “Frankenstein,” an imaginative retelling of Mary Shelley’s classic gothic tale.
The group is made up of members Drew Dir, Sarah Fornace, Ben Kauffman, Julia Miller and Kyle Vegter. Using handmade shadow puppetry, cinematic techniques, sound and music, Manual Cinema puts an analog spin on the movie theater experience and has done so since 2010.
BYU Arts Producer Bridget Benton looks forward to Manual Cinema’s arrival at BYU. She said, “Manual Cinema is truly a unique group that we have the privilege of bringing to campus.”
Manual Cinema’s individualistic spin on the traditional cinematic experience has gained the company recognition by The New York Times and the Chicago Tribune. Benton added that the members have impressive artistic talent. “Their performance is honestly one of the most imaginative things, coupling shadow puppetry, live music and acting seamlessly for a truly captivating performance,” she said.
The performance will take place in the Harris Fine Arts Center Pardoe Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 11.