The Mystery of Irma Vep - A Penny Dreadful
by Charles Ludlum
The Mystery of Irma Vep by Charles Ludlam is one of the most produced comedies in US history; named one of 1984’s best plays by Time Magazine and the New York Times, is a tribute to gothic horror films liberally stealing from well known film classics like Withering Heights, The Mummy’s Curse and Hitchcock’s Rebecca. Literary detectives will also recognize dialog lifted from Ibsen, Shakespeare, and Poe. “Irma” is a tour de force for Ryan Case and Shayne Brakefield who play all 8 characters racing through a quick change marathon complete with werewolves, vampires and damsels in distress.
The play will feature two of Lexington’s best comedic actors – Ryan H. Case and Shayne Brakefield, playing all eight of the play’s characters. The project will bring back to Lexington its native -- Barry J. Williams (Director), a founder of Actors’ Guild of Lexington and a well-known and well-loved actor and director.
This production will be our first production on our new stage inside Natasha’s Bistro. The new space gives us room for complete sets, back stage and full lighting capacity.
Show Dates:
October 5, 7-9, 12, 14-16 Seating 6:30-7:00 curtains at 8:00 Menu Ordering
Reservations call 859-259-2754 or visit beetnik.com.