This is such an exciting piece of theatre, and I’m especially proud to be bringing it to Brighton,
the Armory, and Adams County just in time for spooky season. What better way to celebrate the eerie, emotional, and haunting themes of fall than with Mary Shelley’s timeless story,
reimagined in this powerful adaptation?

I’ve been inspired by the original 2011 production by London’s National Theatre, which was
filmed for broadcast and starred Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller in alternating roles as Victor Frankenstein and the Creature. That groundbreaking staging left a lasting impression on me — not just because of its technical brilliance, but because it centered the Creature’s story in such a moving, human way.

Our production will lean into those same themes: the desperate need for love and acceptance,
the danger of unchecked ambition, and what it truly means to be “monstrous.” We have an
incredible cast and creative team assembled. This production will NOT disappoint and tickets
are already available for purchase at www.plattevalleytheatrearts.org.

CAST:
Jeffrey Parker as The Creature
Bill Diggle as Victor Frankenstein
Jordann Zbylski as Elizabeth Lavenza
Rachel Graham as Female Creature
Vern Moody as De Lacey
Keller O. as William Frankenstein
Wade Livingston as Monsieur Frankenstein
Katherine Paynter as Agatha
Adam Luhrs as Felix
Abby McInerney as Gretel/Clarice
Jacob McCrory as Ewan
Daniel Schwartz as Rab
Liam Broadhurst as Gustav/Constable
Sage Cotton as Servant/Ensemble
Nathan Dettlebach as Klaus/Servant
Bethany Luhrs as Ensemble

CREATIVE TEAM:
Director: Kelly Van Oosbree
Assistant Director & Stage Manager: Kristina Bobrowski
Costume Designer: Nicole Harrison
LighƟng Designer: Brett Maughan
Scenic Designer: Jeff Rusnak
Sound Designer: Erin Kubat
Movement Coach: Alyse Neubert
Dialect Coaches: Jeffrey Parker & Emily Coleman

Whether you’re a longtime theatre lover or just looking for a unique night out this fall, I hope you’ll join us for this bold, emotional, and visually striking production. Let Frankenstein challenge, haunt, and move you — just as it’s moved all of us bringing it to life.

See you at the theatre,
Kelly Van Oosbree
Platte Valley Theatre Arts

Nick Dear’s adaptation of Frankenstein delves into the dark complexities of creation, ambition, and humanity. Told through the eyes of the Creature, the story explores what it means to be human in a world that often fears the unfamiliar. Through its gripping narrative, the play examines themes of isolation, the consequences of unchecked ambition, and the longing for connection, offering a haunting reflection on our own capacity for empathy and cruelty.
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What sets this adaptation apart is its raw emotional depth, visceral storytelling, and bold staging. Audiences are drawn into the Creature’s journey in an intense, thought-provoking way that challenges traditional notions of hero and monster.

Nick Dear’s adaptation of Frankenstein delves into the dark complexities of creation, ambition, and humanity. Told through the eyes of the Creature, the story explores what it means to be human in a world that often fears the unfamiliar. Through its gripping narrative, the play examines themes of isolation, the consequences of unchecked ambition, and the longing for connection, offering a haunting reflection on our own capacity for empathy and cruelty.
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What sets this adaptation apart is its raw emotional depth, visceral storytelling, and bold staging. Audiences are drawn into the Creature’s journey in an intense, thought-provoking way that challenges traditional notions of hero and monster.

Nick Dear’s adaptation of Frankenstein delves into the dark complexities of creation, ambition, and humanity. Told through the eyes of the Creature, the story explores what it means to be human in a world that often fears the unfamiliar. Through its gripping narrative, the play examines themes of isolation, the consequences of unchecked ambition, and the longing for connection, offering a haunting reflection on our own capacity for empathy and cruelty.
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What sets this adaptation apart is its raw emotional depth, visceral storytelling, and bold staging. Audiences are drawn into the Creature’s journey in an intense, thought-provoking way that challenges traditional notions of hero and monster.

Nick Dear’s adaptation of Frankenstein delves into the dark complexities of creation, ambition, and humanity. Told through the eyes of the Creature, the story explores what it means to be human in a world that often fears the unfamiliar. Through its gripping narrative, the play examines themes of isolation, the consequences of unchecked ambition, and the longing for connection, offering a haunting reflection on our own capacity for empathy and cruelty.
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What sets this adaptation apart is its raw emotional depth, visceral storytelling, and bold staging. Audiences are drawn into the Creature’s journey in an intense, thought-provoking way that challenges traditional notions of hero and monster.

Nick Dear’s adaptation of Frankenstein delves into the dark complexities of creation, ambition, and humanity. Told through the eyes of the Creature, the story explores what it means to be human in a world that often fears the unfamiliar. Through its gripping narrative, the play examines themes of isolation, the consequences of unchecked ambition, and the longing for connection, offering a haunting reflection on our own capacity for empathy and cruelty.
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What sets this adaptation apart is its raw emotional depth, visceral storytelling, and bold staging. Audiences are drawn into the Creature’s journey in an intense, thought-provoking way that challenges traditional notions of hero and monster.

Nick Dear’s adaptation of Frankenstein delves into the dark complexities of creation, ambition, and humanity. Told through the eyes of the Creature, the story explores what it means to be human in a world that often fears the unfamiliar. Through its gripping narrative, the play examines themes of isolation, the consequences of unchecked ambition, and the longing for connection, offering a haunting reflection on our own capacity for empathy and cruelty.
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What sets this adaptation apart is its raw emotional depth, visceral storytelling, and bold staging. Audiences are drawn into the Creature’s journey in an intense, thought-provoking way that challenges traditional notions of hero and monster.

Nick Dear’s adaptation of Frankenstein delves into the dark complexities of creation, ambition, and humanity. Told through the eyes of the Creature, the story explores what it means to be human in a world that often fears the unfamiliar. Through its gripping narrative, the play examines themes of isolation, the consequences of unchecked ambition, and the longing for connection, offering a haunting reflection on our own capacity for empathy and cruelty.
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What sets this adaptation apart is its raw emotional depth, visceral storytelling, and bold staging. Audiences are drawn into the Creature’s journey in an intense, thought-provoking way that challenges traditional notions of hero and monster.

JOIN US for a night of good food and live Broadway musical performances all in support of award-winning & youth theatre!
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Attendees will enjoy buffet dinner, a cash bar and a show with Platte Valley Theatre Arts’ best performers–live musicians, a hilarious emcee and your favorite showtunes.
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More information to come!

Based on the best-selling novel, The Bridges of Madison County is a sweeping romantic musical with a breathtaking score by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown (The Last Five Years, Parade) and a poignant book by Pulitzer Prize winner Marsha Norman. Winner of the 2014 Tony Award for Best Score and Orchestrations, this story captures the beauty of America’s heartland and the timeless question, “What if…?”