An ADAPTATION BY NICK DEAR OF MARY SHELLY’S CLASSIC FRANKENSTEIN
THE FALL THEATER PRODUCTION AT THE COLORADO SPRINGS SCHOOL
The Colorado Springs School Presents Frankenstein - A Modern Retelling of Mary Shelley's Classic Tale (or Modern Prometheus).
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The Colorado Springs School's Upper School Theater Department proudly presents Nick Dear's adaptation of Frankenstein, a compelling reimagining of Mary Shelley's timeless masterpiece. Performances will be held November 15-17, 2024, at the Louisa Performing Arts Center on the CSS campus.
Dear's modern adaptation, which premiered at London's National Theatre in 2011, brings a fresh perspective to Shelley's exploration of humanity, creation, and responsibility. This production challenges audiences to consider profound questions about morality, scientific ethics, human nature, and the consequences of unchecked ambition.
The student performers have dedicated months to bringing this sophisticated piece to life, diving deep into the complex themes and characters that have captivated audiences for more than two centuries.
Performance Details:
Dates: November 15-17, 2024
Location: Louisa Performing Arts Center at The Colorado Springs School (21 Broadmoor Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO)
Time: Nov 15 at 7:00 p.m., Nov. 16 at 7:00 p.m., and Nov. 17 at 2:00 p.m.
Free to attend
Not recommended for ages 13 and younger.
About The Colorado Springs School Theatre Program:
Director Jonathan Andujar is the Middle and Upper School Theater teacher at CSS and has been active in the arts community of Colorado Springs as a poet, director, actor, playwright, and producer since 2012. In 2013, Jonathan was the performance poet of the year (Pikes Peak Arts Council) and qualified for the Colorado Springs national poetry slam team. Directing credits include Fahrenheit 451 (CSS ), Starmites (CSS), In the Heights (Vintage Theatre), Little Shop of Horrors and Puffs (CSS), Ghost Stories and Merriments and Mysteries (THEATREdART). Acting credits include Mother Courage (General, Soldier, Ensemble) as well as Tall, Tall, Tales (Paul Bunyan) with the Millibo Art Theatre, Little Shop of Horrors (Puppeteer) with THEATREWORKS, and Peter and the Starcatcher (Capt. Scott, Ensemble) with the Fine Arts Center. Playwriting credits include works with the CS Fine Arts Center such as To Slay the Dragon, and the radio plays Leonidas, and Invasion!!! Jonathan is appreciative of The Colorado Springs School for allowing him to continue to expand in his craft.
