One Ounce Opera Presents the world premiere of “There’s Beauty In the Beast,” just in time for Halloween.

Created and directed by Michael Nesline with musical direction and realizations by Steve Saugey — two original founders of Austin’s famous “Esther’s Follies” — this one-of-a-kind piece is comic in tone and sincere in its aspirations. The 45 minute, three act operetta will be performed alongside special opening acts in the intimate, cabaret-like space of a private Central Austin home. 

Starring One Ounce Opera Members Lara Britton, Daniel Cohen, Andy Fleming, Angela Irving, and Patrick Wright.

Synopsis: Dr. Frankenstein, with Egor’s assistance, is in the last stages of completing his Creature and is exultant. Madam Frankenstein, appalled upon discovering the nature of her husband’s work, realizes she has lost his love and affection. Meanwhile, Egor and Lazee Suzanne, the housekeeper, discover they have some very important things in common, especially when it comes to feeling comfortable in their own skin; Egor wonders if the doctor’s”brain wave” machine might be the answer to their dilemma. Mrs. Frankenstein, unresigned at the loss of her husband’s affection, considers a different use for the device, one with slightly different results. Mayhem (and a little bit of murder!) results, but in the end, love is revived and everyone lives happily – if somewhat differently – ever after!

Six performances. Friday, October 23 + 30 at 7pm. Saturday, October 24 + 31 at 7 and 9:30pm*. Only 40 seats available for each performance. Enjoy special pre-show acts, enough booze to make you snarky, and stuff to munch. Don’t miss out! 

*FINAL SHOW HALLOWEEN AND CAST PARTY! Get down with the One Ounce artists and creators of “There’s Beauty In the Beast.” Saturday, October 31st, 9:30pm show only. Special private live band performance and other goodies included.

This production is sponsored in part by Classical 89.5 KMFA. One Ounce Opera is a sponsored project of the Austin Creative Alliance. Find out more by visiting www.oneounceopera.com.