Frankenstein, A New Musical
Book & Lyrics by Jeffrey Jackson
Music by Mark Baron
Adaptation by Gary P. Cohen
Directed by Natalie Safley
Music Direction by David Rohde
Location:
Waddell Theatre on NOVA’s Loudoun Campus
1000 Harry Byrd Highway
Sterling, VA 20164
Show Dates:
June 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm Sundays at 7pm
Synopsis
With earnest ballads and soaring ensemble numbers, this compelling new musical brings the suspense and romance of the classic tale to life in a uniquely faithful, yet thoroughly innovative adaptation of Mary Shelley’s original novel. In his quest to discover the secret of life, Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant young scientist, creates a human of his own design that turns out to instead be a horrifying beast. This is no “Hollywood monster,” but a flesh-and-blood man who, while terrifying in appearance, grows to become articulate, cunning, and thirsting for revenge upon the creator who abandoned him. A tragic love story and exploration of humanity, Frankenstein, A New Musical breathes new life into the world-renowned story of man and creator pitted against one another in epic battle.
Ticketing:
Price: $12 Students and Seniors. $18 General Admission.
Tickets will also be available at the door cash/check only. Online ticketing available until two hour and thirty minutes prior to showtime.
Victor Frankenstein: Brent Stone
Creature/Condemned Man: Michael Reid
Elizabeth Lavenza: Molly Hicks Larson
Henry: Ryan Khatcheressian
Alphonse Frankenstein: Bob Chaves
William Frankenstein/Young Victor: Blake O’Brien
Caroline Frankenstein: Alana Sharp
Justine Moritz: Susanna Todd
Agatha: Stephanie Pencek
Blind Man: Andy Izquierdo
Captain Robert Walton: David Segal
Female Ensemble: Montana Brown, Alana Sharp, Claudia Van Nostrand, Kate Keifer, Amy Blair
Male Ensemble: Nathan Trexler, David Segal
Producer: Barbara Wilson
Director: Natalie Safley
Music Direction: David Rohde
Assistant Director: Christy Jacobs
Stage Manager: Colleen Stock
Rehearsal Assistant: Deka Nine
Choreography: Jennifer Koonce, Christy Jacobs
Stunt Choreography: David Austin
Set Design/Technical Director: Rick Wilson
Master Carpenter: Earl Boatman
Set Painting Design: Cathy Reider
Lighting Design: Ian Claar
Lighting Programmer: Ian Claar
Light Board Operator: Alex Lee
Projectionist: Josiah Allen
Sound Design Effects and Board Operator: Terk Polat
Sound Design Microphones: Turner Bridgeforth
Sound Assistants: Kelsey Londregan, Caitlin Simmons
Costume Design: Mary Ayala-Bush
Assisted by: Allegra Joffe, Rafie Khoshbin
Make-up/Masks Design: Kat Brais, Andy Izquierdo
Publicity: Katerina Paskaris
House Manager: Neal Warren
Keyboard 1: David Rohde
Keyboard 2: Taylor Williams
Violin: Devon Nicoll
Reeds: Dana Gardner
Trumpet: Daniel Lee
French Horn: Deb Kline
Trombone: Scott Fridy, Harold Rhoads
Guitar: Rick Peralta
Percussion: Jim Hofmann
Who is musical directing?
Music Direction by David Rhode
Great singing, great morality tale. It was an enjoyable evening!
Our theater is producing this piece at the same time you are. Reviewers are bashing the piece solely on the content of the material, and mostly overlooking the artistic work that our cast, staff, and crew have worked so hard on. Are you experiencing this as well? How have your reviews been? Just curious…