Frankenstein
by Nick Dear
Adapted from the novel by Mary Shelley
March 12th-14th, 2026
by Nick Dear
Adapted from the novel by Mary Shelley
March 12th-14th, 2026
I should be Adam. God was proud of Adam. But Satan's the one I sympathize tih. For I was cast out, like Satan, though I did no wrong. And when I see others content, I feel the bile rise in my throat, and it tastes like Satan's bile.
The Red Dot Players are proud to present FRANKENSTEIN by Nick Dear. Skilfully adapting Mary Shelley’s classic novel, Dear’s play is a gripping exploration of obsession, revenge, and the nature of love.
Rejected by society, the Creature—a grotesque monster assembled from the body parts of corpses—comes to an arrangement with the man who created and then abandoned him: Victor Frankenstein. If Frankenstein builds him a companion, the two of them will disappear into the wilds of Argentina and never trouble Frankenstein or his family again. However, when the scientist reneges on their agreement, the Creature is consumed with rage, and he dedicates himself to destroying Frankenstein and all he holds dear.
Performances of FRANKENSTEIN are taking place at the following times:
Thursday, March 12th, 7 PM
Friday, March 13th, 7 PM
Saturday, March 14th, 2 PM & 7 PM
All performances are taking place in the Okanagan College Theatre, Room S104, 1000 KLO Road, Kelowna.
Content Warning: This production is recommended for mature audiences. It contains depictions of violence, gore, and sexual assault that some audiences may find upsetting. Fog and flashing light effects will be used throughout the production.
The Red Dot Players’ licence to present Nick Dear’s version of FRANKENSTEIN from the novel by Mary Shelley is granted by Rosica Colin Limited, London.
Rejected by society, the Creature—a grotesque monster assembled from the body parts of corpses—comes to an arrangement with the man who created and then abandoned him: Victor Frankenstein. If Frankenstein builds him a companion, the two of them will disappear into the wilds of Argentina and never trouble Frankenstein or his family again. However, when the scientist reneges on their agreement, the Creature is consumed with rage, and he dedicates himself to destroying Frankenstein and all he holds dear.
Performances of FRANKENSTEIN are taking place at the following times:
Thursday, March 12th, 7 PM
Friday, March 13th, 7 PM
Saturday, March 14th, 2 PM & 7 PM
All performances are taking place in the Okanagan College Theatre, Room S104, 1000 KLO Road, Kelowna.
Content Warning: This production is recommended for mature audiences. It contains depictions of violence, gore, and sexual assault that some audiences may find upsetting. Fog and flashing light effects will be used throughout the production.
The Red Dot Players’ licence to present Nick Dear’s version of FRANKENSTEIN from the novel by Mary Shelley is granted by Rosica Colin Limited, London.
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CAST (in alphabetical order)
WILLIAM FRANKENSTEIN - Anna Hisdal GAMBLER/MAID - Aydan Gronick DE LACEY - Corinne Marks GUSTAV/SERVANT - David Hewko CREATURE - Graham Daley MORAL REFORMER - Holly Rance CLIENT/CONSTABLE - Jason Desautels GENTLEMAN/EWEN - Jeffrey Spooner VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN - Matt Gunn KLAUS/SERVANT - Max Wagner FACTORY WORKER - Micah Joyner AGATHA - Michelle Tillack MORAL REFORMER - Miriam Kerzner MORAL REFORMER - Nicole Kraft FEMALE CREATURE - Paiton Wrighton PREACHER - Philippe Doucet M. FRANKENSTEIN - Robert Chisholm FACTORY WORKER/RAB - Rolen Marks ELIZABETH LAVENZA - Sara Gargaro GAMBLER/MAID - Sarah Nemeth GRETEL - Shannon Owens CLARICE - Taylor Millett FELIX - Victor Campagnaro CREW DIRECTOR/PRODUCER - Jeremy Beaulne STAGE MANAGER/PROPS - Nicole Browne ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER - Rayne Creasey LIGHTING - Mike Minions LIGHTING ASSISTANT - Max Wagner SOUND - Jason Pyett COMBAT/INTIMACY COORDINATOR - Jesina Cheffins COSTUMES - Corinne Marks MAKEUP ARTIST - Lauren "Lolo" Piper SET CONSTRUCTION - Amy Fink and Micah Joyner SOCIAL MEDIA - Shannon Owens and Jeremy Beaulne KEY ART DESIGNER - Levi Bolstridge PROGRAM DESIGNER - Shannon Owens |
Poster by Okanagan College Writing and Publishing Diploma student Levi Bolstridge
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Red Dot Players mark 15 years with chilling production of Frankenstein
The Red Dot Players are proud to present Frankenstein by Nick Dear, a skillful adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel. The performances run March 12-14 at the Okanagan College (OC) Theatre in Kelowna, marking the theatre group’s fifteenth anniversary season.
The production features seven Okanagan College (OC) students and includes OC alumni and employees, while the show’s poster was designed by Levi Bolstridge, a second-year Writing and Publishing student at OC.
Dear’s adaptation is a gripping exploration of obsession, revenge and the nature of love. Rejected by society, the Creature (Graham Daley)—a grotesque monster assembled from the body parts of corpses—comes to an arrangement with the man who created and then abandoned him: Victor Frankenstein (Matt Gunn). The two strike a bargain: If Frankenstein builds a companion for the Creature, the two of them will disappear into the wilds of Argentina and never trouble Frankenstein or his family again. However, when the scientist breaks his promise, the Creature is consumed with rage and dedicates himself to destroying Frankenstein and all he holds dear.
“Frankenstein may be over two hundred years old, but the novel is incredibly relevant to our modern world of artificial intelligence and genetic engineering,” said Jeremy Beaulne, director. “I am very excited to bring Nick Dear’s beautiful adaptation of Shelley’s book to life with such a creative and talented cast and crew.”
Beaulne, an English faculty member at OC and the artistic director of the Red Dot Players, has directed many productions for the Red Dot Players during the past fifteen years, including Neverwhere, Murder on the Orient Express, The Hound of the Baskervilles, Blithe Spirit, The Government Inspector and Les Belles‑Soeurs.
The original production of Nick Dear’s Frankenstein was staged in 2011 at the Olivier Theatre in London, directed by Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire). The production starred Benedit Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller, who alternated roles each night between Frankenstein and the Creature.
Performance schedule
The production features seven Okanagan College (OC) students and includes OC alumni and employees, while the show’s poster was designed by Levi Bolstridge, a second-year Writing and Publishing student at OC.
Dear’s adaptation is a gripping exploration of obsession, revenge and the nature of love. Rejected by society, the Creature (Graham Daley)—a grotesque monster assembled from the body parts of corpses—comes to an arrangement with the man who created and then abandoned him: Victor Frankenstein (Matt Gunn). The two strike a bargain: If Frankenstein builds a companion for the Creature, the two of them will disappear into the wilds of Argentina and never trouble Frankenstein or his family again. However, when the scientist breaks his promise, the Creature is consumed with rage and dedicates himself to destroying Frankenstein and all he holds dear.
“Frankenstein may be over two hundred years old, but the novel is incredibly relevant to our modern world of artificial intelligence and genetic engineering,” said Jeremy Beaulne, director. “I am very excited to bring Nick Dear’s beautiful adaptation of Shelley’s book to life with such a creative and talented cast and crew.”
Beaulne, an English faculty member at OC and the artistic director of the Red Dot Players, has directed many productions for the Red Dot Players during the past fifteen years, including Neverwhere, Murder on the Orient Express, The Hound of the Baskervilles, Blithe Spirit, The Government Inspector and Les Belles‑Soeurs.
The original production of Nick Dear’s Frankenstein was staged in 2011 at the Olivier Theatre in London, directed by Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire). The production starred Benedit Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller, who alternated roles each night between Frankenstein and the Creature.
Performance schedule
- Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m.
- Friday, March 13 at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, March 14 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m
