Theatre Arts Presents: Frankenstein
For their spring production, Los Angeles Mission College (LAMC) Theatre Arts will present Frankenstein, an original adaptation of the classic Mary Shelley novel.
Frankenstein will be presented from May 16th through the 25th, in the LAMC Arts, Media & Performance (AMP) Theater. Tickets range from $10–$25 and are now on sale through www.lamcstage.com.
In Frankenstein, Victor becomes obsessed with the intersection of science and spirituality, assembling a human being from parts and bringing it to life. His experiment succeeds—but upon seeing the grotesque being that he has birthed, he abandons his creation, hoping to never encounter it again.
Left to fend for itself, the Creature embarks on a journey of discovery, observing from afar the generosity and beauty of humankind. Yet when it attempts to enter society, it encounters only fear and cruelty. Cast out and vilified, the Creature embraces the monstrous identity thrust upon it and sets out on a path of vengeance against its creator.
Following in the footsteps of previous shows like She Who Was No More and Mr. Grieves and The Vampires, LAMC Theatre continues its focus on creating original work with Frankenstein. In this new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic 1818 novel, Professor Robert Cucuzza and a team of students, instructors, and guest artists collaborate to create a theatrical event that pulls one of the original science fiction stories into 2025.
Frankenstein is adapted and directed by Robert Cucuzza, with co-scenic design by Dorothy Hoover and Cucuzza, lighting design by Bri Pattillo, and costume design by Lena Sands. The cast is made of up twelve students, featuring Kevin Khussainov as Victor, and an ensemble of “Shadows”—Nikki Alburo, Carlos Daniel Esquivel, Drea Felix-Gonzalez, Juda Gonzalez, Matthew Gutierrez, Diana Jimenez, Natalie Lemus, Diana Martinez, Porter McFadden, Casey Padilla, and Jude Rivas—who play all other roles, including The Creature.
Friday, May 16, 7 pm
Saturday, May 17, 1 pm
Saturday, May 17, 7 pm
Thursday, May 22, 7 pm
Friday, May 23, 7 pm
Saturday, May 24, 1 pm
Saturday, May 24, 7 pm
Sunday, May 25, 1 pm