Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, and increasingly desperate and vengeful, he determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal.
Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing classic gothic tale.
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Key dates
- Read through is 6th October
- Movement workshop for the Creature is Tuesday 13th October
- Auditions are Thursday 15th October
Roles
The Creature – Male 20s – 40s
Victor Frankenstein – Male 30s/40s
a scientist
Gretel
prostitue – (Dual role) Female 20s – 40s
Clarice
maid
Constable/
Gustav
a beggar – (Dual Role) Male 40s/50s
Klaus – Male 40s/50s
a beggar
De Lacey – Male 60s/70s
a blind man
Felix – Male 30s/40s
his son
Agatha – Female 20s/30s
his daughter-in-law
The Female Creature – Female 20s – 40s
Elizabeth Lavenza – Female 20s/30s
Victor’s fiancée
William Frankenstein – Male 10/12
Victor’s brother
Monsieur Frankenstein – Male 60s
Victor’s father
Servant/ – (dual role) Male 40s
Ewan
An Orkney Islander
Servant/ – (dual role) Male 20s/30s
Rob
his nephew
All characters in this production other than The Creature, Victor and The Frankenstein family will also make up an ensemble for the play
There will be two auditions for Frankenstein, first will be a movement audition this MUST be attended by anyone intending on auditioning for The Creature/ Female Creature. The reason for this audition is to work on/make you aware of the physicality required for these roles. We will then hold a normal audition following this.
