Paranormal Percussion is scheduled to return to the Covey Center for a series of Halloween performances on Oct. 30 and Oct. 31. According to a notice from the city of Provo, the production aims to provide a family-friendly experience that combines percussion with theatrical elements.
The upcoming shows are intended to appeal to multiple generations, including adults, teenagers, and young children. Nickle stated that the goal for the Provo performances is to create a show that is more family-oriented for the local crowd.
Audiences can expect a musical lineup featuring themes from Jaws, Psycho, Ghostbusters, Thriller, and The Addams Family. One medley will combine themes from The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Phantom of the Opera, and Halloween. The performance includes percussion on various instruments and objects, alongside fog, lighting effects, comedy, and characters.
This year's production includes a new element where high school percussionists and young musicians will perform alongside the professional company. Selected students from local music programs, such as those from Nate Anderson Productions and percussion instructor Heath Edwards, will join the production for individual performances.
Nate Anderson, a local drum instructor and performer, noted that performing at The Covey offers a level of professionalism that can inspire students to dream big.
The schedule for the Provo performances includes shows on Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31, which includes a Saturday afternoon performance. For those attending in costume, the production is offering a 10% discount on merchandise.
Nickle noted that the show is updated annually with new arrangements, visual ideas, and character interactions. He stated that the production is designed to allow families to experience the show before continuing with Halloween traditions like trick-or-treating.
