NORTHVILLE, MI–Tipping Point Theatre (TPT) announces its first event of the 2024/25 IN THE WORKS series, The Jigsaw Bride: A Frankenstein Story by local Playwright Joseph Zettelmaier, one night only on Monday, October 28, 2024, at 7 p.m. Admission is free of charge (with a $10 suggested donation) by reservation at www.TippingPointTheatre.com, or at the door while supplies last.
At the end of the Victorian era, Maria von Moos makes an incredible discovery in the ruins of a Swiss
castle: Justine, a woman frozen in time for a hundred years. She brings this stranger into her home and
a journey of science and hope begins. As Justine begins to remember who and what she is, Maria sees
a future brighter than she could imagine. But harsh realities and betrayals threaten all they hope to
accomplish when a traveling circus comes to town.
“The Jigsaw Bride is something of a spiritual sequel to my other Frankenstein play, The Gravedigger”
states Playwright Joseph Zettelmaier. “While both are entirely separate stories, they each explore the
concepts of nature vs nurture, and who we become based on who we surround ourselves with. I
believe that we are mirrors and the world reflects off us to some degree. It’s always my hope that
these Gothic dramas create a thrilling, intriguing environment while also asking questions about our
own lives. I’m thrilled that Tipping Point will be re-animating this story just in time for Halloween!”

“I’m honored to direct this intriguing new work by Joseph Zettelmaier, who has been not only a mentor
and teacher, but also a close friend and inspiration” states the play’s Director, Josie Eli Herman. “Joe is
a master at creating these brooding, mysterious, and entertaining Gothic dramas which beautifully
interweave humanity and monstrosity in his characters.”

CAST
Chloe Grisa – Justine
David Moan – Janos
Sarah Stevens – Maria

TICKET INFORMATION
Free tickets for The Jigsaw Bride: A Frankenstein Story are available by visiting
www.tippingpointtheatre.com, by calling the Ticket Office at 248.347.0003, or at the Ticket Office
window located inside Tipping Point Theatre at 361 East Cady Street, Northville, MI 48167. Door tickets
will also be available while supplies last. Seating is ticketed (general admission) and available on a first
come, first served basis. A $10 donation is suggested.