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Frankenstein at Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building
Dates: 10/30/2026 - 11/1/2026
📍 Theatre: Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building
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Manual Cinema's thrilling adaptation of Mary Shelley's Gothic tale combines shadow puppetry, cinematic techniques, and live sound effects and music. The production stitches together the fictional story of Frankenstein with the biography of Mary Shelley to create a tale about the beauty and horror of creation. It is adapted from the novel by Mary Shelley, with a concept by Drew Dir, and devised by Drew Dir, Sarah Fornace and Julia Miller. Original music and sound design are by Ben Kauffman and Kyle Vegter.
Authors
Cast and Creative Team for Frankenstein at Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building
Creative Team
Drew Dir
Director
Drew Dir
Concept
Sarah Fornace
Deviser
Julia Miller
Deviser
Ben Kauffman
Original Music
Kyle Vegter
Sound Design
Ben Kauffman
Original Score
Trey Brazeal
Lighting Designer
Nate Marshall
Additional Writing
News About Frankenstein at Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building
FRANKENSTEIN and MANUAL CINEMA'S CHRISTMAS CAROL to Return to Studebaker Theater
August 26, 2026 Manual Cinema will bring its handmade stage productions FRANKENSTEIN and Manual Cinema's Christmas Carol back to Chicago's Studebaker Theater, following the company's film premieres at the Obama Presidential Center Museum.
FRANKENSTEIN Adds Performance At Chicago's Studebaker Theater
October 07, 2024 Chicago's historic Fine Arts Building and Studebaker Theater has announced their Halloween co-production of Manual Cinema's acclaimed Frankenstein has added an additional performance due to popular demand on Saturday, October 26.
Studebaker Theater & Manual Cinema to Present FRANKENSTEIN and A CHRISTMAS CAROL
August 07, 2024 Chicago's Studebaker Theater is collaborating with Manual Cinema to present unique adaptations of FRANKENSTEIN and A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Learn more about the productions!About the Theatre
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