Illustration by Bernie Wrightson.
Auditions for the Red Dot Players' Winter 2026 production of Frankenstein, Nick Dear's intense adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic novel, are taking place at the following times:
Wednesday, October 29th, 7:00-10:00 PM
Saturday, November 1st, 7:00-10:00 PM
Sunday, November 2nd, 2:00-5:00 PM
Saturday, November 1st, 7:00-10:00 PM
Sunday, November 2nd, 2:00-5:00 PM
Auditions are taking place in the Okanagan College Theatre, Room S104, Okanagan College (1000 KLO Road, Kelowna). Please see the map on our homepage for directions to the theatre.
Rehearsals are going to start in January. They will occur on Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday nights. Performances are taking place in mid-March.
Frankenstein is going to be directed by Jeremy Beaulne.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to audition. Please see below for directions on how to reserve an audition time.
Rehearsals are going to start in January. They will occur on Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday nights. Performances are taking place in mid-March.
Frankenstein is going to be directed by Jeremy Beaulne.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to audition. Please see below for directions on how to reserve an audition time.
Plot
Nick Dear’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s gothic novel retells the well-known story from the point of view of the Creature. The Creature is created by Victor Frankenstein, a troubled scientist who has grown frustrated by traditional scientific methods. His ego and dark ambition drive him to play with life itself and he succeeds in bringing the Creature to life. Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, the bewildered Creature is abandoned in a hostile world by his horror-struck maker. Due to his terrifying appearance, the Creature experiences cruelty, prejudice, and fear wherever he goes. He slowly learns the ways of the world and is educated by De Lacey, a blind man who provides the Creature with the kindness, empathy, and friendship he desperately craves. However, when De Lacey’s family turn on the Creature, his hope of finding a kinder place in the world is dashed. The Creature embarks on a violent killing spree, determined to track down Victor Frankenstein and force him to provide the Creature with the companion he desperately craves. Frankenstein’s abandonment of the Creature sets into motion a spiral of catastrophic events that destroy Frankenstein’s loved ones and, ultimately, bind him to the Creature forever (Stage Agent).
*** Note that Frankenstein contains violence and thematic elements are not appropriate for children.
Nick Dear’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s gothic novel retells the well-known story from the point of view of the Creature. The Creature is created by Victor Frankenstein, a troubled scientist who has grown frustrated by traditional scientific methods. His ego and dark ambition drive him to play with life itself and he succeeds in bringing the Creature to life. Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, the bewildered Creature is abandoned in a hostile world by his horror-struck maker. Due to his terrifying appearance, the Creature experiences cruelty, prejudice, and fear wherever he goes. He slowly learns the ways of the world and is educated by De Lacey, a blind man who provides the Creature with the kindness, empathy, and friendship he desperately craves. However, when De Lacey’s family turn on the Creature, his hope of finding a kinder place in the world is dashed. The Creature embarks on a violent killing spree, determined to track down Victor Frankenstein and force him to provide the Creature with the companion he desperately craves. Frankenstein’s abandonment of the Creature sets into motion a spiral of catastrophic events that destroy Frankenstein’s loved ones and, ultimately, bind him to the Creature forever (Stage Agent).
*** Note that Frankenstein contains violence and thematic elements are not appropriate for children.
Characters
THE CREATURE - an innocent who becomes a monster (male, 25-45)
VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN - an obsessive scientist (male, 25-35)
GRETEL - a sex worker (female, 20-50)
GUSTAV - a beggar (male, 18+)
KLAUS - a beggar (male, 18+)
DE LACEY - a blind man (male, 50+)
FELIX - his son (male, 18-35)
AGATHA - his daugher-in-law (female, 18-35)
FEMALE CREATURE - the Creature's fantasy (female, 25-45, dance background)
ELIZABETH LAVENZA - Victor's fiancée (female, 20-35)
CLARICE - her maid (female, 20+)
WILLIAM FRANKENSTEIN - Victor's brother (male, 10)
MONSIEUR FRANKENSTEIN - Victor's father (male, 50+)
EWAN - an Orkney islander (male, 40+, Scottish accent)
RAB - his nephew (male, 18-30, Scottish accent)
A CONSTABLE - also an Orkney islander (male, 25+, Scottish accent)
TOWNSPEOPLE OF INGOLSTADT
SERVANTS
*** The role of THE CREATURE is physically demanding. The roles of THE CREATURE, VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN, and ELIZABETH LAVENZA all require stage combat.
THE CREATURE - an innocent who becomes a monster (male, 25-45)
VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN - an obsessive scientist (male, 25-35)
GRETEL - a sex worker (female, 20-50)
GUSTAV - a beggar (male, 18+)
KLAUS - a beggar (male, 18+)
DE LACEY - a blind man (male, 50+)
FELIX - his son (male, 18-35)
AGATHA - his daugher-in-law (female, 18-35)
FEMALE CREATURE - the Creature's fantasy (female, 25-45, dance background)
ELIZABETH LAVENZA - Victor's fiancée (female, 20-35)
CLARICE - her maid (female, 20+)
WILLIAM FRANKENSTEIN - Victor's brother (male, 10)
MONSIEUR FRANKENSTEIN - Victor's father (male, 50+)
EWAN - an Orkney islander (male, 40+, Scottish accent)
RAB - his nephew (male, 18-30, Scottish accent)
A CONSTABLE - also an Orkney islander (male, 25+, Scottish accent)
TOWNSPEOPLE OF INGOLSTADT
SERVANTS
*** The role of THE CREATURE is physically demanding. The roles of THE CREATURE, VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN, and ELIZABETH LAVENZA all require stage combat.
Audition Times
Please email the Red Dot Players at [email protected] to reserve your audition time. When we receive your email, we will send you an auditions package containing excerpts from the script. Please select up to three excerpts to perform during your audition. You are not required to memorize the excerpts.
Please email the Red Dot Players at [email protected] to reserve your audition time. When we receive your email, we will send you an auditions package containing excerpts from the script. Please select up to three excerpts to perform during your audition. You are not required to memorize the excerpts.
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Wednesday, October 29th
7:00-7:15 PM - Not Available 7:15-7:30 PM - Not Available 7:30-7:45 PM - Not Available 7:45-8:00 PM - Not Available 8:00-8:15 PM - Not Available 8:15-8:30 PM - Not Available 8:30-8:45 PM - Not Available 8:45-9:00 PM - Not Available |
Saturday, November 1st
7:00-7:15 PM - Available 7:15-7:30 PM - Not Available 7:30-7:45 PM - Not Available 7:45-8:00 PM - Not Available 8:00-8:15 PM - Not Available 8:15-8:30 PM - Not Available 8:30-8:45 PM - Not Available 8:45-9:00 PM - Not Available 9:00-9:15 PM - Not Available |
Sunday, November 2nd
2:00-2:15 PM - Not Available 2:15-2:30 PM - Not Available 2:30-2:45 PM - Available 2:45-3:00 PM - Not Available 3:00-3:15 PM - Not Available 3:15-3:30 PM - Not Available 3:30-3:45 PM - Not Available 3:45-4:00 PM - Not Available |