JACK PIERCE - THE MAN BEHIND THE MONSTERS - Full 75-Minute Play

JACK PIERCE - THE MAN BEHIND THE MONSTERS as performed on June 17, 2000 at the Pasadena Convention Center. Stage biography of Jack Pierce (makeup artist), focusing on his Universal Monsters characters in the classic Universal Horror Films. Stars Perry Shields, Alan Nitikman, Matt Thompson, Jim Sloane, Todd Krainin, John Nisbet, Ken DeShan, Denise Moses, Cale Thomas, Sheila Marie, Kevin Isola, Daniel Roebuck, John Huey, Shielu Bharwani, Devon Davidson and Douglas B Meyers. Makeups supervised by Rob Burman. Costumes supervised by Jennifer McManus. The Bride of Frankenstein costume by Simone C. Williams. Sets designed by John Alexander Ivanoff. Lighting and cinematography by Deverill Weekes. Edited by Dieter Rozek. An amazing large support team, all credited, made this project a reality! Done in sincere appreciation of the work of Jack P. Pierce Monster Make-Up and his stable of actors, directors, designers, producers, and other talents at Universal Pictures 1928-1947.

[@brianmcmillan7426]

This moved me in many ways. Jack Pierce is an icon to me but has always been shrouded in obscurity with little insight into his background. His name is legend amongst horror fans but his life story a void. I applaud this production.

[@evolvetrooper]

Peirce,Chaney Sr, Smith, Winston, and Savini all I tip my hat to them for being great inspirations to my life and inspiring me to follow my dream as a makeup effects artist this play really moved me deeply. I hope one day maybe to be like them but like they said their is only one Jack pierce, one lon chaney, one savini, one Smith, one Winston. Thank for this play.

[@dylannicklas3653]

This was an amazing documentary Jack pierce was an extrodinary artist , his frankenstein make up was phenominal.

[@ScottEssmannyca]

Dylan Nicklas --- thx very much!

[@nigelwatson7056]

I've never cried as much, with so much sadness. He was absolutely a genius. The drama/documentary, was absolutely brilliant! Universal studios hang your heads in utter shame!! Nigel in the UK

[@ScottEssmannyca]

Nigel Watson --- thx so much!!!

[@johngurnhill8743]

Such a great documentary

[@shanemorton1470]

This is one of the craziest, most wonderful labors of love I have ever seen!!! Thank you ALL so much for this!!! Ive still got goosebumps as Im typing this!!! LOVE!!!

[@CJSteffen1290]

This is amazing!

[@davidcrabbe1243]

Thankyou...our hero..creator of Monsters x

[@bobdesimonesswinginvegas8405]

Wonderful!!! Thanks for posting this!

[@ScottEssmannyca]

Bob DeSimone -- thx very much!

[@citic101]

GREAT THANKS

[@bird10498]

I liked this production. Jack Pierce's life has been something of an untold story that needed telling. Loved the re-enactments even though Fritz' torch looked like a toilet plunger. Whataya gonna do?
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[@ScottEssmannyca]

Thanks for your comments! Yes, no live fire possible.

[@blodgettshouseofinsanity]

Does anyone know who played Una O'Connor? And who is playing jack?

[@ScottEssmannyca]

Anthony Passaro -- Perry Shields is Jack and Denise Moses is Una

[@knuggems]

Where does the music come from?

[@ScottEssmannyca]

Alexander Nyman --- original music written for the film by Michael Levine.

[@WhisperingJohn]

Awful.

[@brianmcmillan7426]

How dare you!