Wicked Lit delivers spine tingles and silliness with cemetery horror stories

With a trio of plays and a frame that keeps the audience entertained while the locations are being reset, Wicked Lit playgoers have plenty to discuss on the way home. We went on Friday, Oct. 3 for opening night at Altadenas Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum. Which was the favorite? Which was the scariest? Which was the most gripping? And this time around, which was the most humorous?The entire cast gave solid, often compelling performances. Of special note: Camarenos white-suited devil who is both sinister and wise in Las Lloronas, Gisselle, singing La Llorona as Lady Amelie, and Melissa Perl as the complex Dona Marina (La Malinche). Worthington, who may be the real star of The Monk with her ability to remake what at first seems like a peripheral character, contrasts with Knight, who had difficulty projecting, especially when she turned from the audience. Eckels is seductive and terrifying as first bride of Dracula, and all four of the Mesmer team delighted with over-the-top comedic antics.The production runs through Nov. 8. Tickets can be purchased via the Unbound Productions website, and are selling out quickly. This production is not suitable for children under age 13. The show lasts about three hours, and playgoers must be able to quickly traverse uneven ground and climb stairs in the dark and to stand for several minutes at a time. Comfortable walking shoes are a must and since fall nights can get quite cold and damp at the cemetery, patrons should dress accordingly and bring a jacket.Like this story?If you have a question or would like a reply to your comment, please post on Facebook at All Things Rose Parade or email lbmonteros@yahoo.com. Subscribe to San Gabriel Foothills Examiner by clicking the "Subscribe" link.