Nick Dear’s Frankenstein
October 10-12 & 17-19
Auditions May 24, 2025
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Additionally, Mike Krcil, who flawlessly portrayed Edgar Allan Poe and his spiral into madness, is a finalist for Best Actor.
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THE TROJAN WOMEN AUDITIONS THIS WEEKEND
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Auditions for Spencer Theatre Company's production of THE TROJAN WOMEN by Euripides, directed by Kenny Kendall, are being held September 6th (with callbacks on the 7th). The play, adapted by Arthur Beer, is being held February 12-15, 2026, at the Hoogland Center for the Arts.
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"Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus" is an 1818 Gothic novel written by English author Mary Shelley. Frankenstein tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment that involved putting it together with different body parts. Shelley started writing the story when she was 18, and the first edition was published in London on January 1, 1818, when she was 20. Her name first appeared in the second edition, which was published in Paris in 1821.
Tickets are now on sale for Spencer Theatre Company's production of Nick Dear's "Frankenstein", directed by Mark Buckholz, October 10-12 and 17-19. Call the Hoogland of the Arts box office at (217) 523-2787 or visit .
Source:s Wikipedia; Christie's auction scan of title page of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, first edition 1818; Mary Shelley portrait by Richard Rothwell (1840–41) ... See MoreSee Less
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Auditions for Spencer Theatre Company's production of THE TROJAN WOMEN by Euripides, directed by Kenny Kendall, are being held September 6th (with callbacks on the 7th). The play, adapted by Arthur Beer, is being held February 12-15, 2026, at the Hoogland Center for the Arts.
For all details on the audition, including character descriptions, sides, audition times, and more, visit our site:
Be sure to reserve your time and complete the audition form (links posted on the site). ... See MoreSee Less
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Tickets now on sale for Spencer Theatre Company's production of Nick Dear's Frankenstein, directed by Mark Buckholz, October 10-12 and 17-19. Call the Hoogland of the Arts box office at (217) 523-2787 or visit .
SYNOPSIS
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.
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Note: This play contains violence and sexual assault and may not be suitable for children. ... See MoreSee Less
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Auditions for Spencer Theatre Company's production of THE TROJAN WOMEN by Euripides, directed by Kenny Kendall, are being held September 6th (with callbacks on the 7th). The play, adapted by Arthur Beer, is being held February 12-15, 2026, at the Hoogland Center for the Arts.
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Spencer Theatre Company presents "The Frankenstein Experience," in conjunction with our production of Nick Dear's FRANKENSTEIN, directed by Mark Buckholz. The event will be open from 6:00-7:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 1:30-3:00pm on Sundays, as well as during the show intermissions.
Special activities will be featured, and we encourage attendees to dress in costume to be eligible to win a prize package (a drawing will be held each night during intermission).
Tickets available now through the Hoogland Center for the Arts box office by calling (217) 523-2787 or order online at . ... See MoreSee Less
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