(BEACH HAVEN, NJ) -- Surflight Theatre is presenting Young Frankenstein from July 7-27, 2026. It's alive! The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brooks' monstrously funny film will leave you in stitches. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced "Fronk-en-steen") inherits his family's estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor (pronounced "Eye-gore"), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. "It's alive!" he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather's. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds.
Directed and choreographed by Paula Hammons Sloan with Musical Direction by Ricky Pope, this old tale has such memorable tunes as "The Transylvania Mania," "He Vas My Boyfriend" and "Puttin' on the Ritz," Young Frankenstein is scientifically proven, monstrously good entertainment.
Featuring many Surflight favorites including Jonathan Van Dyke as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, Luke Anderson as The Creature, Taylor Hilt Mitchell as Igor, Riley Bannister as Inga, Ashley Rubin as Elizabeth and Alison Nusbaum as Frau Blucher and many more! Other notable players include Tim Steiner as Hermit, Mike Brennan as Inspector Kemp/Victor Frankenstein. The ensemble includes Ashley Nicole Martin, Alyssa Hakan, Tina Nakata, Lizzie Johnson, Melanie Becker, Isaiah Hilliard, Michayla Catron, Maxwell Bass, Eric Liang, Ryan Edge,Nathan Gutman, Mikey Paciello.
Performances take place July 7-11; July 14-16, July 18, July 21-25 at 8:00pm; and July 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 26 at 2:00pm. Tickets are available for purchase online or by calling call (609)492-9477. Surflight Theatre is located at 201 Engleside Avenue in Beach Haven, New Jersey.
Rounding out the Production Team is Scenic Coordinator/Design Jeffrey Weigel, Lighting Design Anthony Marinaro, Costume Design Keith Schneider, Props Design Anais Main, Sound Design Ian Wehrle and Olivia Reiss. Production Stage Manager Kellian Frank.
Here are more photos from the production.
John Posada is a New Jersey based photographer specializing in photographing live theatre and music performances. Currently, John has spent the last 6 years concentrating on photographing almost 400 theater productions at over 70 different NJ theatres. Click here for John's website.
