The War Memorial Opera House roared with standing ovations Thursday night for Liam Scarlett’s choreographed interpretation of the gothic novel “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley.  The San Francisco Ballet has gone experimental, with this season’s program proving to be extremely innovative as Artistic Director Tamara Rojo pushes boundaries outside the norm of regular ballet. Signs warning of pyrotechnic effects and flashing lights were posted at the entrance to the theater where one would be expected at an action movie. The production proceeded as an expert amalgam of special effects: students dancing on shattered glass, pregnant woman en pointe and maids leaping. I turned to my date and asked jokingly, “Are we at the ballet?” 🔗 Read more at link in bio. ✍️:  Johnny Conterez (soy_plastic) 📸: Courtesy of Lindsey Rallo and SF Ballet #sfsu #sfstate #ggxnews #sfballet #frankenstein