by JACK THORNE
Based on the novel by JOHN AJVIDE LINDQVIST
Based on the novel by JOHN AJVIDE LINDQVIST
AUGUST 4–13, 2023
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Directed by Becca Johnson-Spinos
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Oskar is a bullied, lonely teenage boy living with his mother on a housing estate at the edge of town when a spate of sinister killings rock the neighborhood. Eli is the young girl who has just moved in next door. She doesn’t go to school and never leaves the flat by day. Sensing in each other a kindred spirit, the two become devoted friends. What Oskar doesn’t know is that Eli has been a teenager for a very long time.
An enchanting, brutal vampire myth and coming-of-age love story adapted from the bestselling novel and award-winning film. |
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Performance Dates
Friday, August 4, 7:30pm Saturday, August 5, 2pm & 7:30pm Sunday, August 6, 2pm Friday, August 11, 7:30pm Saturday, August 12, 2pm & 7:30pm Sunday, August 13, 2pm |
Performance Location
Addison Theatre Centre Karol Omlor Studio Theatre 15650 Addison Rd. Addison, TX 75001 |
Reviews
“Outcry Theatre and Director Becca Johnson-Spinos have out done themselves with this remarkably entertaining, bloody and gripping supernatural thriller that combines the coming of age, murder mystery, and horror genres. ... Director Becca Johnson-Spinos lets the story unfold at a pace that allows the characters to develop fully, but keeps you planted firmly on the edge of your seat. You never know exactly what to expect. ... Dylan Weand and Charli Henn are marvels in the central roles. Weand’s Oskar is awkward and uncertain, not quite understanding his attraction to this strange being. His youthful pursuit of Eli is charming. Henn’s androgynous Eli is fragile and invulnerable at once, alternately forthright and withdrawn and she brings a physicality to the role that is almost otherworldly. These are performances I won’t soon forget.”
-Doug Sturdivant, DFW Center Stage
“The actors in Let the Right One In bring strong authenticity and focus to their performance. A dazzling aspect of Outcry’s productions is the use of choreography. We might only expect this in a musical, but Outcry has it down. The dance pieces are imaginative and intriguing, expanding and enriching the content. The set design feels playful, yet dangerous.”
-Christopher Soden, Sharp Critic
“The production is sprinkled liberally with beautiful dance numbers. While everyone was well choreographed, Weand and Henn are the definite stand outs – they move so fluidly, both independently and in sync with one another.”
-Sara Jones, Dallas Theatre Journal
“Outcry Theatre and Director Becca Johnson-Spinos have out done themselves with this remarkably entertaining, bloody and gripping supernatural thriller that combines the coming of age, murder mystery, and horror genres. ... Director Becca Johnson-Spinos lets the story unfold at a pace that allows the characters to develop fully, but keeps you planted firmly on the edge of your seat. You never know exactly what to expect. ... Dylan Weand and Charli Henn are marvels in the central roles. Weand’s Oskar is awkward and uncertain, not quite understanding his attraction to this strange being. His youthful pursuit of Eli is charming. Henn’s androgynous Eli is fragile and invulnerable at once, alternately forthright and withdrawn and she brings a physicality to the role that is almost otherworldly. These are performances I won’t soon forget.”
-Doug Sturdivant, DFW Center Stage
“The actors in Let the Right One In bring strong authenticity and focus to their performance. A dazzling aspect of Outcry’s productions is the use of choreography. We might only expect this in a musical, but Outcry has it down. The dance pieces are imaginative and intriguing, expanding and enriching the content. The set design feels playful, yet dangerous.”
-Christopher Soden, Sharp Critic
“The production is sprinkled liberally with beautiful dance numbers. While everyone was well choreographed, Weand and Henn are the definite stand outs – they move so fluidly, both independently and in sync with one another.”
-Sara Jones, Dallas Theatre Journal
CAST
Dylan Weand
(he/him) Oskar |
Charli Henn
(they/them) Eli |
Ryan Maffei
Hakan |
Jason Johnson-Spinos
(he/him) Mr. Avila/Oskar’s Dad/Torkel |
Jake Lawrence Geary
(he/him) Halmberg/Janne |
Violet Forbes
(they/he/she) Jonny |
Brady Beckley
(he/him) Micke |
Audrey Medrano
Oskar‘s Mom |
Michael Anderson
(he/him) Kurt/Jocke/Nils/Stefan |
Keven Diaz
(he/him) Jimmy/Ensemble |
CREATIVE TEAM
DIRECTOR
Becca Johnson-Spinos
STAGE MANAGER
Elizabeth Cantrell
SCENIC DESIGNER
Cory Garrett
LIGHTING DESIGNER
Courtney Amaro
COSTUME DESIGNER
Benjamin McElroy
BLOOD SPECIAL EFFECTS
Isa Flores
SOUND DESIGNERS
Becca and Jason Johnson-Spinos
MAKEUP DESIGN
Aleena Azhar
FIGHT CONSULTING
Adam Kullman
Becca Johnson-Spinos
STAGE MANAGER
Elizabeth Cantrell
SCENIC DESIGNER
Cory Garrett
LIGHTING DESIGNER
Courtney Amaro
COSTUME DESIGNER
Benjamin McElroy
BLOOD SPECIAL EFFECTS
Isa Flores
SOUND DESIGNERS
Becca and Jason Johnson-Spinos
MAKEUP DESIGN
Aleena Azhar
FIGHT CONSULTING
Adam Kullman
| Let The Right One In playbill |
Photographs by Jason Johnson-Spinos
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Photographs by Amy K. Abney and Marcy Bogner
Let The Right One In was presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
www.concordtheatricals.com
www.concordtheatricals.com
