Frida Aviles, multidisciplinary studies senior, and Eli Garcia, theatre senior, rehearse last Wednesday for the University Productions’ first showing of “The Weird,” which premiered last Friday. Kaitlyn Polvado/THE RIDER
UTRGV Theatre’s presentation of “The Weird,” a compilation of short horror stories written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, continues this weekend at the Albert L. Jeffers Theatre in Edinburg.
The play, which opened last Friday, will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The viewings are intended for mature audiences. Admission is free.
Trey Mikolasky, Theatre Department chair and director of “The Weird,” said to keep the audience at a safe distance in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the theater will be limited to 50% capacity, and encourages the use of facial coverings. However, they are not mandatory.
The play includes six different stories that each have their own horror elements.
The opening story, “Bloody Mary,” follows two teenagers who play a game of Bloody Mary while driving to a secluded location.
Another story, “Insect Love,” follows a scientist and his lab assistant who have feelings for each other while the film “The Fly” plays in theaters across the country.
Aguirre-Sacasa is an American playwright, comic book writer and screenwriter.
His most famous works include his contributions to Marvel Comics and shows, such as “Glee,” “Riverdale” and “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.” He is also the chief creative officer of Archie comics.
Because of Aguirre-Sacasa’s connection to comics and film throughout his career, many of the stories in the show tie back to them and depict some part of horror history. While some are obvious, such as how “Insect Love” was based on the classic movie “The Fly,” others have subtle undertones.
The story “Morning Becomes Olestra” is based on the Eugene O’Neill play, “Mourning Becomes Electra.”
Olestra was a type of oil used in the 1990s which was used to market fat-free potato chips. However, the oil turned out to cause digestive problems in consumers. The play highlights this fad as a pivotal part of the story.
The story “Bloody Mary” has a classic slasher horror movie feel to it, similar to“Scream” and “Halloween.”
The show is narrated by the character M.T. Grave, played by theatre junior Mateo Ramirez, who said the play is something that the audience will find “exciting and fun.”
For more information about “The Weird” and other upcoming projects from the UTRGV Department of Theatre, visit utrgv.edu/theatre.
UTRGV Theatre’s presentation of “The Weird,” a compilation of short horror stories written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, continues this weekend at the Albert L. Jeffers Theatre in Edinburg.
The play, which opened last Friday, will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The viewings are intended for mature audiences. Admission is free.
Trey Mikolasky, Theatre Department chair and director of “The Weird,” said to keep the audience at a safe distance in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the theater will be limited to 50% capacity, and encourages the use of facial coverings. However, they are not mandatory.
The play includes six different stories that each have their own horror elements.
The opening story, “Bloody Mary,” follows two teenagers who play a game of Bloody Mary while driving to a secluded location.
Another story, “Insect Love,” follows a scientist and his lab assistant who have feelings for each other while the film “The Fly” plays in theaters across the country.
Aguirre-Sacasa is an American playwright, comic book writer and screenwriter.
His most famous works include his contributions to Marvel Comics and shows, such as “Glee,” “Riverdale” and “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.” He is also the chief creative officer of Archie comics.
Because of Aguirre-Sacasa’s connection to comics and film throughout his career, many of the stories in the show tie back to them and depict some part of horror history. While some are obvious, such as how “Insect Love” was based on the classic movie “The Fly,” others have subtle undertones.
The story “Morning Becomes Olestra” is based on the Eugene O’Neill play, “Mourning Becomes Electra.”
Olestra was a type of oil used in the 1990s which was used to market fat-free potato chips. However, the oil turned out to cause digestive problems in consumers. The play highlights this fad as a pivotal part of the story.
The story “Bloody Mary” has a classic slasher horror movie feel to it, similar to“Scream” and “Halloween.”
The show is narrated by the character M.T. Grave, played by theatre junior Mateo Ramirez, who said the play is something that the audience will find “exciting and fun.”
For more information about “The Weird” and other upcoming projects from the UTRGV Department of Theatre, visit utrgv.edu/theatre.
