Theatre Charlotte Unscripted

Welcome to another episode of Theatre Charlotte Unscripted! This time, we're going behind the scenes of two very different productions.First, host Hank West talks with Dr. Corlis Hayes about her role as De Lacey in Frankenstein. Playing a blind male character required Corlis to make a significant transformation, and she shares the research, preparation and character work that went into bringing De Lacey to life.Then, as A Christmas Carol returns for its 20th anniversary season, Hank talks with director Stuart Spencer and cast members Henk Bouhuys and Emily White about this beloved Theatre Charlotte tradition. Together, they bring decades of experience with the production, sharing what makes this story special and what keeps them coming back year after year.

Welcome to Episode 2 of Theatre Charlotte Unscripted! With October comes spooky season, and in this episode, Hank West goes behind the scenes of Frankenstein, opening Halloween weekend and running through November 15. Hank talks with cast members Jonavan Adams (The Creature), Kyle Lilly (Victor Frankenstein), and Chloe Shade (Elizabeth) about bringing Nick Dear’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic to the stage. Plus, learn more about our community partner for the production, Hearts for the Invisible Charlotte Coalition.

Welcome to Unscripted! In our inaugural episode, Hank West goes behind the scenes of Come From Away, the opening production of Theatre Charlotte’s Season 99. Hank talks with director Billy Ensley and understudies Nick and Anna Southwick about bringing this powerful story of connection and community to the stage, and chats with Duncan MacNichol of the FF Steven Coakley Foundation, Theatre Charlotte’s community partner for the production.