Macquarie Musical Society presents Frankenstein

With earnest ballads and soaring ensemble numbers, this compelling 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: The Musical breathes new life into the world-renowned story of man and creator pitted against one another in an epic battle.


CONTENT WARNINGS

Death, blood, simulated handing, flashing lights, smoke and haze.

Music by Mark Baron

Book and Lyrics by Jeffrey Jackson 

Original Story Adaptation by Gary P. Cohen

From the novel by Mary Shelley

Presented by permission of ORiGiNTM Theatrical on behalf of Playscripts, Inc.

CAST

Victor Frankenstein: James Waters

The Creature: Daniel Walsh

Elizabeth Lavenza: Gabi Lanham

Henry Clerval: Sachi Subramanian

Justine Moritz: Celia Thirimanna

Alphonse Frankenstein: Noah Hickey

William Frankenstein: Sophia Zybenko

Capt. Robert Walton: Phil Joseph

Ensemble: Bethany Champion

Ensemble: Daniel Buttigieg

Ensemble: Hugo Allen

Ensemble: Kiara Herbert

Ensemble: Liliana Haworth

Ensemble: Sonia Wensley

PRODUCTION TEAM

Director: Grant Brennan 

Asst. Director: Sophie Szecsodi

Producer: Luke Derrick 

Asst. Producer: Bella Sham

Asst. Producer: Emily Whiting

Vocal Director: Claire Garment 

Music Director: Hazel Alexander

Asst. Music Director: Phil Joseph

Choreographer: Nikolas Zielinski

Asst. Tech Director: Sienna Lovell

Costumes & Props Master: Space Lok

Costumer: Cam Gower

Makeup Artist: Melissa Applin

Publicity: Jayden Setiyono

Marketing: Harry Schweikert

Production Consultant: Aden Abeleda

Production Assistant: Jacob Boulus

Executive Producer: Sarah Wright 

Executive Producer: Aiyana Forrest 

BAND

Keys 1: Annabella Chen

Keys 2: Hazel Alexander

Percussion: Josh Corner

Trumpet: William Hogg

Trombone: Maya Lecuna

Woodwind: Emily Offner

French Horn: Jessica Twaddell

Guitar: Leah Reinhardt

Bass: Jae Ryder

Violin: Gaia Fahed

CREW

Lighting Operator: Sienna Lovell

Sound Operator: Charlotte Moriarty

Sound Operator: Huddy Lear

Stage Manager: Jessica Twells

Asst. Stage Manager: Kiera Vo

Follow Spot Operator: Lexi Willis

Stage Crew: Eliza O'Brien