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'Frankenstein'

The cast and directors of the Bradley's presentation of "Frankenstein," left to right: Nicholas Magrey, Victor Frankenstein; Christopher LaCour, Creature; Alexa Hebard,  Elizabeth; Debra Leigh Siegel,  Director; David Hopcroft, Director. Courtesy photo.

 

 

 

'Frankenstein' set

PUTNAM — The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse brings to the stage this October the classic story of Frankenstein in a production that blends the dark romanticism of the Victorian age with contemporary styling to create a unique experience that is simultaneously faithful to the original work and very modern in its interpretation. 

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 5, 12 and 19 at the Bradley on Front Street. Tickets are $17 for adults and $14 for seniors and students. 

All seats are reserved and reservations may be made with a credit card online at www.thebradleyplayhouse.org or by calling 860-928-7887. Tickets may also be purchased at the theatre box office, either before the performance or at the door. 

Directed by Debra Leigh Siegel and David Hopcroft, Frankenstein features Nicholas Magrey as Victor Frankenstein, Christopher LaCour as the Creature and Alexa Hebard as Victor’s beloved Elizabeth. James York and Valerie Coleman play multiple roles, while Edward Krauss, Rosemary Mercier and Sasha Smallridge make up the ensemble. 

Grief stricken after his mother’s death, Victor Frankenstein set out to discover the secret to creating life and defeating death; and he succeeded. What happened next is the classic story of Frankenstein as told by Mary Wolstonecraft Shelley.  In R.N. Sandberg’s stage adaptation of this timeless tale, we meet Victor as he is caught in a feverish dream aboard a ship trapped in the ice above the Arctic Circle. He has gone there to hunt down the Creature he has created, to kill the Creature and end both the nightmare in his head and the very real one that his creation has visited upon Victor and those he loves. As the play unfolds, we learn more about what has brought Frankenstein from a promising scientific career to this horror; and with him we confront the Creature to which he has given life. 

Who or what is this Creature? Is he man or monster?  What responsibility, what guilt, is properly Frankenstein’s for having brought the Creature into the world? Frankenstein is a story of great scientific discovery and horrifying unintended consequences. It is a story about the collision of life and death in a single creature and his maker. 

Told through flashbacks, dream sequences and the action of the story itself, Frankenstein weaves through short, powerful scenes that will keep the audience on the edge of their seats, with one scene moving smoothly into the next with the help of an ensemble of players who will move set pieces, make costume changes and create a backdrop for the action of the play.  Once the play has begun, the audience will be swept along with the action on the stage.

 

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Wed. Sept. 24

Fund-raiser Exhibit

POMFRET --- Celebrations Shoppes will present an art exhibit and fund-raiser to support the building of the new Regional Community YMCA through Oct. 25. Twenty percent of art sales from this special exhibition will be donated to the new RYMCA. 

 

Art Exhibit

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Colors of Nature," a mixed media exhibit by the Northeast Connecticut Art Guild, through Sept. 30 at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. Portion of the sales benefits the center. 928-4948. 

 

Art Exhibit

DANIELSON --- An exhibit featuring the talent and creativity of 17 Quinebaug Valley Community College’s fine arts graduates will be on display in the college’s Spirol Gallery through Sept. 25. The event is free and open to the public. Normal gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday – Friday.

 

Sat. Sept. 27

Nature Program 

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "What Do Aquatic Insects Tell Us About Streams?" from 10 a.m. to noon at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. For adults and kids ages 5+ accompanied by an adult. Advanced registration required: $15 for CT Museum of Natural History members - 860-486-4460; or CAS members 928-4948. 

 

Vendors Sought

POMFRET --- Positively Pomfret Day 2014 is Sept. 27 and vendors are being sought. If interested, go to the town website for the registration at  www.pomfret.gov or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Bluegrass Band

OXFORD, Mass. --- The First Congregational Church of Oxford, UCC, on Main Street, will present Blackstone Valley Bluegrass Band at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Ticket prices vary. 508-987-2211.

 

Drug Take Back

PUTNAM --- Putnam PRIDE and the Putnam Police Department will host a Prescription Drug Take Back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Riverview Marketplace. Convenient drive through.

 

Book Sale

N. GROSVENORDALE --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library are seeking donations for their Fall Book & Bake Sale, to be held Sept. 27, at the library on Rt. 12. Book donations accepted until noon Sept. 26. Individually wrapped baked goods accepted between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sept. 26 and the morning of the sale.

 

Open Air Market

CANTERBURY --- The Finnish American Heritage Society will present an open air market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hall on Rt. 169. 

 

Sun. Sept. 28

Community Day

THOMPSON --- The 11th annual Thompson Community Day will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park on Rt. 12. Rain date is Oct. 5. Vendors wanted. 923-9440.

 

Fund-raiser Evening

BROOKLYN --- The seventh annual Evening in the Barn at the Golden Lamb fund-raiser for the Foundation Good Samaritan will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Golden Lamb. Donations/tickets/info: 860-779-3204.

 

Nature Program 

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret will present "Bird Walk" at 8 a.m. at the Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road.  $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948. 

 

Hymn Celebration

CHEPACHET --- The Music at the Meeting House, held at the Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44, will present "A Celebration of Hymns" at 2:30 p.m. All welcome. Free will offering take, Refreshments. www.chepachetfreewill.org.

 

Tues. Sept. 30

Post Office Event

PUTNAM --- The Putnam Post office is hosting a Grow your Business Day at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. It will be open to everyone to learn more about Every Door Direct Mail with the USPS. 

 

Car Seat Check

PUTNAM ---  Safe Kids Connecticut, the Putnam Elks and other local organizations with an interest in child safety, will be at the Putnam Fire Department on Church Street from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. , to perform free car seat safety checks. No appointment needed. Please bring your child and your vehicle. (860) 714-5477

 

Wed. Oct. 1

Charity Party

WOODSTOCK --- The Mansion at Bald Hill Restaurant will be hosting a Charity Cocktail Party from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. $35 donation. Tickets sold at WINY Radio. Benefits IHSP, a non-profit charitable organization that oversees the operation of the Daily Bread Food Pantry, the Clothing Closet, the Diaper Bank of NECT, Fuel/Heating Assistance, and Homeless Prevention Funds & Assistance.  860-974-3456.

 

Poetry Reading

WILLIMANTIC --- Sean Frederick Forbes will read from his highly praised debut collection of poems, “Providencia,” at 6:30 p.m. at the QVCC Willimantic Center on Main Street. Free. All welcome.

 

 

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POMFRET CENTER — Weiss & Hale Financial, LLC. Recently announced that James Zahansky has been named senior vice president.

“We are thrilled to welcome James Zahansky as the newest team member at Weiss & Hale Financial. Jim will be taking on the senior vice president  position this month and joining the team of Jim Weiss, Laurence Hale, Heather O’Rourke, Deirdre Childs & Tammy Hollingworth. Jim’s experience and knowledge are a great addition to our practice and will certainly enhance our ability to address client and community needs for wealth management and retirement income planning. He developed strong skill sets in strategy, leadership, and interpersonal dynamics throughout his career and regards one’s character as their defining quality. He will be an excellent addition to our team, ” said Laurence N. Hale, managing partner at Weiss & Hale Financial. 

Zahansky is transitioning to this pivotal role in the practice and to the financial services industry after 17 years in the pharmaceutical industry where he developed and implemented marketing and sales strategies, and tactics for major US pharmaceutical brands. After a period of training and finalization of licensure, he said he looks forward to working with clients to help them build strategies and solutions to meet their financial goals and is thrilled to be a part of the Commonwealth Financial Network team as well.

Prior to joining Weiss and Hale Financial, he was vice president, Marketing at Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. where he was responsible for the company’s respiratory product portfolio. He graduated cum laude from Bryant University with a degree in Business Administration. He grew up in northeastern Connecticut. He leads the Frog Rock Youth Basketball Association as president and has coached teams in basketball, Little League baseball and youth soccer leagues as well as remaining active on several volunteer boards in the region.