FRANKENSTEIN by Nick Dear Based on the Novel by Mary Shelley
Directed by James Kevin Cochran with Stage Manager Jennifer Townsend

WHEN: Sat. May 24th 9am–3pm & Sun. May 25th 9am–12pm. 
Callbacks Mon. May 26th by invite.

Sign up slots consist of up to 15 people per hour. Click HERE for the Sign up genius.
Choose the hour that works best for you and please arrive 10 minutes early.

WHAT TO PREPARE: Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Performers auditioning for the Creature and Female Creature will be asked to take part in a brief, improvisational movement portion of the audition.

Please print this Audition Form and fill out before arrival if possible
Please bring headshot or recent clear photo.
Full Script is HERE for perusal

SHOWDATES: October 24th- November 2nd, 2025
Rehearsals will begin September 8th
Please also print and fill out this Conflict Calendar.

SYNOPSIS: 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, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal.

CASTING BREAKDOWN: Casting an ensemble of 9+ performers, with understudies cast as needed.  Some roles may also double as townspeople or servants. Ages listed are a general starting point at the minimum age for the characters, not as a strict guideline for casting. Equal consideration is given to all performers for all roles regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, body type, and dis/ability.

• THE CREATURE (Age 20s+): Physical acting is a must. Innocence of a baby, grotesque in form.*
• VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN (Age 20s+) A Scientist. Toys with the laws of nature. Asks if they could, rather than should.
• ELIZABETH LAVENZA (Age 20s+) Victor’s fiancée. Patient, intelligent, steadfast.*
• MONSIEUR FRANKENSTEIN (Age 40s+) Victor’s father. A magistrate. Stoic. Has faced numerous tragedies but remains strong.
• WILLIAM FRANKENSTEIN (Age 8+) Victor’s younger brother.
• MONSIEUR DE LACEY/EWAN (Age 50s+) A blind man, exiled from society for political punishment/ An Orkney islander (Scottish accent)
• FELIX DE LACEY/RAB (Age 20s+) De Lacy’s son and Agatha’s husband — Young lover/ An Orkney islander (Scottish accent)
• AGATHA DE LACEY/GRETEL/CLARICE (Age 20s+) Felix’s wife/a Sex Worker/Head Servant of the Frankenstein Household
• GUSTAV/CONSTABLE/SERVANT (Age 20s+) A Beggar/A police officer
• FEMALE CREATURE/SERVANT (Age 20+) Victor’s second creation, physical, lyrical movement, light dance required (role may double with Elizabeth)

*NOTE- There will not be any depictions of sexual violence in this production as is described in the script. The character playing Elizabeth will simply suffer a “monster attack”

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.
Call 901-453-7447 or email Engage@gctcomeplay.org with any questions. Thank you!