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“. . . by the glimmer of the half-extinguished light, I saw the dull yellow eye of the creature open.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Phantasmagoria XVII<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFRANKENSTEIN\u201d<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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The Birth of Horror – June 16th<\/sup>, 1816<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The 17th<\/sup> Year of the Long Running Central Florida Halloween Tradition!<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Journey with critically acclaimed Victorian Horror Troupe PHANTASMAGORIA as they light the candles at the Villa Diodati, to celebrate Mary Shelley\u2019s legendary and iconic tale as well as \u201cThe Vampyre\u201d by John Polidori, along with other stories that horrified the nights during that summer when the challenge \u201cWe Shall Each Write A Ghost Story\u201d <\/strong>was presented to all in attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the summer of 1816, Mary Godwin (soon to be Shelley),<\/em> Percy Shelley, Claire Clairmont, John Polidori and Lord George Gordon Byron spent their evenings reading ghost stories from the book \u201cFantasmagoriana\u201d,<\/em>  when Byron issued the Ghost Story summons.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Phantasmagoria is honored (and terrified) to present two tales from that original book \u2013 \u201cThe Death\u2019s Head\u201d<\/strong> and \u201cThe Black Chamber\u201d<\/strong>, along with Byron\u2019s apocalyptic epic poem \u201cDarkness\u201d<\/strong> written later that summer, and of course Polidori\u2019s \u201cThe Vampyre\u201d<\/strong> which set the tone for elegant, stately Vampires, all culminating in Mary Shelley\u2019s classic of horror literature \u201cFrankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With original music by Phantasmagoria composer Josh Solomon, choreography by Mila Makarova, stage combat by Bill Warriner, puppets by Nic Parks Puppetry, and all new adaptations and direction this is sure to be a darkly enchanting journey for all.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Phantasmagoria\u2019s signature blend of Evocative Storytelling, Phantastical Dance, Large scale Puppetry, Projections, Original Music and MORE will bring to life on stage the haunted and horrific tales that mark the most legendary moments in literature – ones that would change the face of horror forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fall Tour Dates for Phantasmagoria XVII<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Previews in Clermont, FL – CLERMONT<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

OCTOBER 1st<\/sup> and 2nd<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bay Street Players – EUSTIS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

OCTOBER 3rd<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ocala Civic Theatre – OCALA<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

OCTOBER 11th<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts – ORLANDO<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

OCTOBER 16th<\/sup>, 17th<\/sup> and 18th<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Athens Theatre – DELAND<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

OCTOBER 24th<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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News Journal Center, Daytona Beach – DAYTONA<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

OCTOBER 30th<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TICKETS AVAILABLE BY LATE AUGUST<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSee you there. . .if you dare!\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Visit Phantasmagoria throughout the year at:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Facebook: www.facebook.com\/PhantasmagoriaOrlando<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instagram: @phantasorlando TikTok: www.tiktok\/com\/@PhantasOrlando<\/p>\n\n\n\n

www.PhantasmagoriaOrlando.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sampling of Phantasmagoria Reviews and Media Quotes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cOne of the most unique theater troupes in the country\u201d<\/p>\nGood Day Atlanta<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIf I were to write that it was a good performance, I would be making a vast understatement. They were spectacular to state the least. . .I could and would go back to see them again and again.\u201d<\/p>\nNightmare News<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe entire atmosphere changes. You can feel the hairs on the back of your neck standing up as though there is someone right behind you<\/em>…\u201d<\/p>\nOrlando Sentinel<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>

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\u201cPhantasmagoria is visually addictive.  Once you see it, you can\u2019t unsee it.\u201d<\/p>\nMaryland Theatre Guide<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThis was the circus every punk and goth kid wanted to run off with in their childhood.\u201d<\/p>\nWatermark<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThey keep getting better and better every year!\u201d<\/p>\nGood Day Orlando<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201c. . .they\u2019ve become masters at quietly placing that cold, dank hand on the back of your neck in that dark theater, just when you least expect it\u201d<\/p>\nFreelineMediaOrlando<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cPhantasmagoria is truly a wonderful, unique sight to behold  . . .the audience feels like they have become ensnared by Phantasmagoria\u2019s ghostly tale, and there\u2019s no way out until it\u2019s been finished.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\nLion’s Price Newspaper<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201c<\/strong>Something wicked this way comes in the form of \u201cPhantasmagoria\u201d<\/p>\nOrlando Sentinel<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cA realm of beauty, elegance . . .an adult Halloween treat for the senses!\u201d<\/p>\nTheDailyCity.com<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201c. . .blends literature, dance, puppetry and poetry into a wonderful post-modern theatrical tapestry.\u201d<\/p>\nWESH.com<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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“You may think you’ve done theater… but you’ve never done theater like THIS! . . .Phantasmagoria is a mesmerizing, transformative experience that tantalizes the eyes, ears, mind, and soul.\u201d<\/p>\nDawn Sabato, ComeSeeOrlando.com<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cPhantasmagoria manages to bring us back to the purest form of storytelling; in which every whisper, every stomp, and every raised inflection has a purpose. The power invoked in their words not only gives these stories life, but aids to entrance the viewer deeper into the haunting brilliance of their world.\u201d<\/p>\nCitysurfingorlando.com<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cGothic Horror, and Theater: truly a combination that, when stirred together into the magnificent talent conglomerate known as Phantasmagoria, . . .On every level, it is Phantasmagorgeous.\u201d<\/p>\nVictorian Gothic and Steampunk Magazine<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cTwisted and engaging, . . .a production that shouldn\u2019t be missed.\u201d<\/p>\nOrlando Weekly<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThey keep getting better and better every year . . .\u201d<\/p>\nGood Day Orlando<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cAll are brutal, all are creepy, and all are aimed to keep you on the edge of the chair. And that\u2019s where you spend the evening. . . It\u2019s elegant and mysterious. .  .\u201d<\/p>\nInk19<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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