Frankenstein by Vincent S. Hannam

The story of Victor Frankenstein’s blind ambition to solve the mysteries of life and death as well as The Monster’s desire for love and understanding. Caught between these destructive forces is the strong-willed, yet doomed, Elizabeth. One act adaptation available upon request. (4-10 actors; flexible casting; full length)
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Frankenstein

Recommended by

  • Toby Malone:
    8 Feb. 2021
    “ An efficient, highly compact adaptation of Mary Shelley's gothic classic which impressively manages to hit the major beats of the novel with only three actors, in a workable, interesting company structure and deft touches in phrasing. A great achievement. ”
  • Oil Lamp Theater:
    8 Feb. 2021
    “ This is a fast-paced and gripping retelling of a classic tale that hooks you from the start. The casting flexibility is an excellent way to work the production to fit your vision and budget. Highly recommend theatres looking this script over and bringing it to life on their stage. ”

Character Information

The play is designed to work with four actors but can accommodate more, changing pronouns accordingly. For four actors, doubling would look like:
ELIZABETH/CAPTAIN WALTON/EMILY
FRANKENSTEIN/DELACEY
RIVERA/FATHER/INSPECTOR KROGH

  • Victor Frankenstein
    20s-30s,
    Any
    ,
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Elizabeth Frankenstein
    20s-30s,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • The Monster
    20s+,
    Any
    ,
    Any gender
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any adult age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Captain Walton
    20s+,
    Any
    ,
    Any gender
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any adult age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Father
    30s+,
    Any
    ,
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s+
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • DeLacey
    30s+,
    Any
    ,
    Any gender
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s+
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Emily
    Child-20s,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Child, Teens, 20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Rivera
    20s-30s,
    Latinx
    ,
    Any gender
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Inspector Krogh
    20s+,
    Any
    ,
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any adult age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Sailors
    Any Age,
    Any
    ,
    Any gender
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender

Development History

  • Commission
    ,
    Hampstead Stage Company
    ,
    2016

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    Oil Lamp Theater
    ,
    2022
  • Professional
    ,
    3rd Act Theatre
    ,
    2020
  • Community Theater
    ,
    River Company Theater
    ,
    2018
  • Professional
    ,
    Hampstead Stage Company
    ,
    2017
  • Professional
    ,
    Hampstead Stage Company
    ,
    2016

Awards

Runner Up
,
Best New Play or Musical
,
BroadwayWorld Chicago
,
2022