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Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey

Dates: 10/22/2025 - 11/16/2025

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The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents a captivating adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, written by David Catlin, running from October 22 to November 16. Set on a stormy night in 1816, the play intertwines Shelley's life with the fates of Victor Frankenstein and his Creature. Amber Friendly stars as Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin alongside Neil Redfield as Dr. John Polidori, Brooke Turner as Claire Clairmont, and Jay Wade, who skillfully portrays both Lord Byron and Frankenstein's Creature. Directed by Brian B. Crowe, this production explores the complex themes of morality and ambition that define Shelley's iconic narrative.

Cast and Creative team for Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey

Cast

Amber Friendly

Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin


Neil Redfield

Dr. John Polidori


Brooke Turner

Claire Clairmont


Jay Wade

Lord Byron


Jay Wade

Frankenstein's Creature


Sean-Michael Wilkinson

Percy Shelley


Sean-Michael Wilkinson

Victor Frankenstein


Creative Team

Julie Foh

Vocal & Dialect Coach


Keys Newell

Stage Manager


Alayna Domboski

Stage Manager


Jackie Mariani

Production Stage Manager


Brian B. Crowe

Director


Sarah Beth Hall

Set Designer


Yao Chen

Costume Designer


Andrew Hungerford

Lighting Designer


Ariana Cardoza

Sound Designer


Rocio Mendez

Intimacy and Fight Director




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