Frankenstein

by Catherine Bush

When scientist Victor Frankenstein infuses the Elixir of Life into his Creature, he begins a haunting examination of what it is to be human, and the price we pay for playing God. A uniquely theatrical experience, this new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s famous story is performed by seven quick-changing actors in a fast-paced 80 minute production that will keep the audience riveted in their seats.

When scientist Victor Frankenstein infuses the Elixir of Life into his Creature, he begins a haunting examination of what it is to be human, and the price we pay for playing God. A uniquely theatrical experience, this new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s famous story is performed by seven quick-changing actors in a fast-paced 80 minute production that will keep the audience riveted in their seats.

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  • Treyton Blackburn: Frankenstein by Catherine Bush
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    Bush's FRANKENSTEIN is an agile, accurate, and artistic adaptation of Shelley's classic novel. Catherine Bush's version does not focus on the narrative of a tormented young scientist or his misjudged Creature; instead, it explores the destruction of the esteemed family to which they both belong. The elegance with which this adaptation handles both House Frankenstein and the DeLaceys underscores the tragic abandonment of the Creature by both households. Hearbreaking as well as horrific.

    Bush's FRANKENSTEIN is an agile, accurate, and artistic adaptation of Shelley's classic novel. Catherine Bush's version does not focus on the narrative of a tormented young scientist or his misjudged Creature; instead, it explores the destruction of the esteemed family to which they both belong. The elegance with which this adaptation handles both House Frankenstein and the DeLaceys underscores the tragic abandonment of the Creature by both households. Hearbreaking as well as horrific.

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Victor Frankenstein – a scientist
Creature – the man he creates
Alphonse Frankenstein – Victor’s father
Caroline Beaufort Frankenstein – Victor’s mother
Elizabeth Lavenza – Victor’s adopted sister and love interest
William Frankenstein – Victor’s younger brother
Robert Walton – Captain of the Prometheus
Hughes – Walton’s lieutenant
Wolsey – a sailor
Justine Moritz – servant to the Frankensteins
Henry Clerval – Victor’s best friend
DeLacey – A blind old man
Felix – DeLacey’s son
Agatha – DeLacey’s daughter
Safie – Felix’s bride, illiterate
Claire – a woman in Ingolstadt
Byron – Claire’s lover
Policeman – law officer in Ingolstadt
Citizen – citizen of Ingolstadt
Peasants – dwell in the countryside
Advocate – trial lawyer

The following roles are to be played by the same actor:

ACTOR #1 – Victor
ACTOR #2 – Creature
ACTOR #3 – Alphonse/ Policeman/Peasant #1/DeLacey/Priest
ACTOR #4 – Walton/Byron/Peasant #2/Felix
ACTOR #5 – Hughes/Henry/William/Advocate
ACTOR #6 – Caroline/Justine/Claire/Peasant #3/Safie/Female Creature
ACTOR #7 – Wolsey/Elizabeth/Citizen/Peasant #4/Agatha

Production History

  • Community Theater, Artists Collaborative Theatre, 2023
  • Professional, Greenbrier Valley Theatre, 2023