Frankenstein at UH School of Theatre and Dance - Lyndall Finley Wortham Theatre

Frankenstein by Nick Dear

Directed By Adam Noble

This dark and unflinching horror story delves deeply into the intersection of science, ethics and both the best and the worst of humanity.  The Nick Dear adaptation of Mary Shelley’s timeless gothic tale upends the audience’s perspective, focusing on the journey and development of the reanimated Creature rather than on the brilliant experiments of the mad doctor Frankenstein.  This one shift profoundly changes how we view this “monstrous” resurrected being, galvanizing him as an unlikely protagonist in the story.  Abandoned and betrayed by his creator, the Creature must navigate a hostile world full of fear, cruelty and violence, becoming increasingly desperate and vengeful, and finally seeking out Frankenstein to strike a terrifying deal… ultimately forcing us to consider who the real monster is.

Performance Dates:
November 14th, 15th, 20th 21st at 7:30pm , November 16th and 23rd at 2:00pm 

Authors

• Jeffrey Jackson
• Laurence Malson
• Mark Baron
• Mary Shelley
• Tristan Bernays
• Victor Gialanella