Doctor Frankenstein
by George Allison
Everyone knows the tale. Or do they?
Now, Victor Frankenstein reveals how his name and legacy were destroyed, and why! His life’s work laid to waste by Mary Shelley’s vindictive novel, Dr. Victor Frankenstein summons an audience of ghosts to an operating theatre to present his side of the story in a bid to salvage his name and reputation. This new riff on the classic Frankenstein story is not an adaption. It's a new perspective, told by the real Dr. Frankenstein, whose career, life and legacy were destroyed by Mary Shelley's "tall tale." Her story has lived on, been spun into plays, movies, musicals - while his name has been smeared with the label of madness. Tonight, he plans to set the record straight! |
OCC Alum George Allison had his play presented by the OCC Rep Theatre on Oct 26-Nov 5, 2023
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CREATIVE TEAM
Director - Cat Parker
Playwright/Set Design - George Allison Lighting Designer - Douglas Cox Projections/Sound Designer - George Allison Costumes - Jacquie Horner Revier Set Design/Props - Stephan Caldwell Emily Seningen/Heather Ann Runyon - SFX Make-up Designers |
Stage Manager - Jamie Kasprovitz
Fight Director - Terri J. McIntyre Board Operator - Heather Runyon Stage Management Asst - Shea Gaughan Dialect Coach - William King Backstage Coordinator - Joe Caputo Production Associate - Jessica Thornhill O'Flynn |
OCC AND GRUNIN TEAM
Paul Chalakani - Artistic Director, OCC Rep Theatre
Heidi M. Sheridan, Executive & Artistic Director
Jessica Zawerczuk, Assistant Director – Marketing & Sales
Jaclyn Wood, Assistant Director – Education & Community Engagement
Laura Westmoreland, Assistant Director – Operations & Production
Victoria Buczynski, Marketing & Sales Coordinator
Erik Stratton, Education & Community Engagement Coordinator
Heidi M. Sheridan, Executive & Artistic Director
Jessica Zawerczuk, Assistant Director – Marketing & Sales
Jaclyn Wood, Assistant Director – Education & Community Engagement
Laura Westmoreland, Assistant Director – Operations & Production
Victoria Buczynski, Marketing & Sales Coordinator
Erik Stratton, Education & Community Engagement Coordinator
George Allison (Playwright)
George has been telling stories through physical means for over 20 years, as a production designer for television, film and theatre. On a trip home from China after designing a studio for Bloomberg, he found himself pondering the legacy of "Frankenstein" and how such a story as Mary Shelley's 'fiction' would impact the reputation of a doctor in today's world. Researching the story further brought George closer to the 'real' Dr. Frankenstein, his mentor Dr. James Lind, and the rough and exciting world of 18th century medicine. The story of Victor Frankenstein, and the loss of his name, reputation and legacy grew out of this research and the heightened importance of name and reputation in today's society. George is a founding member of Articulate, and his full bio can be found HERE.
George has been telling stories through physical means for over 20 years, as a production designer for television, film and theatre. On a trip home from China after designing a studio for Bloomberg, he found himself pondering the legacy of "Frankenstein" and how such a story as Mary Shelley's 'fiction' would impact the reputation of a doctor in today's world. Researching the story further brought George closer to the 'real' Dr. Frankenstein, his mentor Dr. James Lind, and the rough and exciting world of 18th century medicine. The story of Victor Frankenstein, and the loss of his name, reputation and legacy grew out of this research and the heightened importance of name and reputation in today's society. George is a founding member of Articulate, and his full bio can be found HERE.
Cat Parker (Director)
Cat Parker is the artistic director of Articulate Theatre Company, an ensemble driven organization based in NYC. She began producing in NYC as the Producing Director for T. Schreiber Studios, and continues to produce and direct within the Indie Theatre community. Cat is part of the NYIT Honorary Awards Committee, a CTI 14-Week graduate, a member of the Indie Theatre Hall of Fame and a Planet Connections “Outstanding Director” Award Winner. Cat is is a founding member of Articulate, and her full bio can be found HERE.
Cat Parker is the artistic director of Articulate Theatre Company, an ensemble driven organization based in NYC. She began producing in NYC as the Producing Director for T. Schreiber Studios, and continues to produce and direct within the Indie Theatre community. Cat is part of the NYIT Honorary Awards Committee, a CTI 14-Week graduate, a member of the Indie Theatre Hall of Fame and a Planet Connections “Outstanding Director” Award Winner. Cat is is a founding member of Articulate, and her full bio can be found HERE.
The journey of Doctor Frankenstein is just beginning. We hope that you will join us as it continues traveling down the path - as audience or as a collaborator!
(Email us at [email protected] if you're interested in more details.)
(Email us at [email protected] if you're interested in more details.)