Frankenstein (one-act)

Frankenstein (one-act) A one-act adaptation of Mary Shelley’s novel adapted by Jon Jory, Michael Bigelow Dixon

(8)
Productions (4)
Drama
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30 - 40 minutes
7 W, 5 M, 3 Any (12-15 actors possible)
Set: Flexible

It’s 1818, and Victor Frankenstein is a medical student at Ingolstadt University on the verge of a scientific breakthrough: His goal is to reverse death. Ignoring warnings from those around him, Frankenstein puts together a human body with parts from different corpses and brings it to life. But rather than celebrate his success, Frankenstein abhors the “Monster” he created and curses its existence. When the Monster pleads for compassion, Frankenstein rejects him, and the Monster seeks revenge through a series of murders. This succinct one-act retelling of Mary Shelley’s masterpiece calls into question the lines between hero and villain and asks: What are the costs of science without responsibility or empathy?

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $60
Standard Edition $11.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99

*The per performance fee begins at $60. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.

Play Details

It’s 1818, and Victor Frankenstein is a medical student at Ingolstadt University on the verge of a scientific breakthrough: His goal is to reverse death. Ignoring warnings from those around him, Frankenstein puts together a human body with parts from different corpses and brings it to life. But rather than celebrate his success, Frankenstein abhors the “Monster” he created and curses its existence. When the Monster pleads for compassion, Frankenstein rejects him, and the Monster seeks revenge through a series of murders. This succinct one-act retelling of Mary Shelley’s masterpiece calls into question the lines between hero and villain and asks: What are the costs of science without responsibility or empathy?

  • Drama
  • |
  • 30 - 40 minutes
  • 7 W, 5 M, 3 Any (12-15 actors possible)
  • Set: Flexible
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-68069-967-8

Production History

OCT 31, 2024 - NOV 03, 2024
https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/reynolds
Winston Salem, NC United States
https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/reynolds Winston Salem, NC United States
OCT 23, 2024 - OCT 24, 2024
West Career & Technical Academy Wrangler Theater
Las Vegas, NV United States
West Career & Technical Academy Wrangler Theater Las Vegas, NV United States
MAY 08, 2024 - MAY 09, 2024
Atherton High School
Louisville, KY United States
Atherton High School Louisville, KY United States
JAN 10, 2024 - JAN 12, 2024
Arbor View High School
Las Vegas, NV United States
Arbor View High School Las Vegas, NV United States
OCT 31, 2024 - NOV 03, 2024
https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/reynolds
Winston Salem, NC United States
https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/reynolds Winston Salem, NC United States
OCT 23, 2024 - OCT 24, 2024
West Career & Technical Academy Wrangler Theater
Las Vegas, NV United States
West Career & Technical Academy Wrangler Theater Las Vegas, NV United States
No professional productions.