Frankenstein at Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park

Overview

Step into Oklahoma Shakespeare’s Play Reading Series! Hear the words come alive in a staged reading, then join the cast for a lively conversation. It’s all about celebrating the craft of storytelling and sparking fun, thoughtprovoking dialogue together.

This October, we’re thrilled to feature a bold, atmospheric adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein — a gothic tale of creation, consequence, and the fragile line between genius and obsession.

Synopsis

In a burst of fevered brilliance, young scientist Victor Frankenstein defies the natural world and animates a being stitched together from the dead. Horrified by what he has made, Victor abandons his creation — a choice that sets in motion a devastating chain of events.

As the Creature struggles to understand life, loneliness, and the cruelty of a world that rejects him, Victor is consumed by guilt and fear. Their intertwined journeys lead across laboratories, mountains, and frozen wastelands, each man pursuing the other in a desperate search for meaning, justice, and absolution.

Shelley’s timeless story unfolds as a gripping psychological drama, asking what we owe the things we create — and what happens when we refuse to take responsibility for them.

Why You’ll Love It

• a bold, atmospheric adaptation of Mary Shelley’s iconic novel

• a gripping story of ambition, responsibility, and the cost of unchecked genius

• haunting imagery and dynamic language that bring the gothic world to life

• a powerful exploration of humanity, empathy, and the longing to belong

• a literary classic reimagined through the immediacy of a play reading

Event Details

Join Oklahoma Shakespeare for this chilling and deeply human retelling of Mary Shelley’s masterpiece. Enjoy a reading of the play, then stay for a lively conversation with the cast — a chance to explore the themes, questions, and theatricality of this enduring story.

FAQ

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Run Time

Approx. 2 hours, including a brief postshow conversation.

Content Advisory

Frankenstein contains themes of scientific experimentation, grief, abandonment, and moral responsibility. The reading includes moments of stylized violence, sudden theatrical effects, and emotionally intense scenes consistent with the gothic genre. There is no explicit content and no strong language beyond the script. If you have questions about the tone or themes of this production, we’re always happy to help.