The Creature: an Elegant Frankenstein Adaptation at Thick House
Thick House (San Francisco, CA)
Rated 3.9 by 11 members who went.
The Creature is Trevor Allen's adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein. With no green skin and no neck bolts, this is an elegant production told from the Creature's point-of-view, juxtaposing the stark first years of his existence with the scientist's denial of his creation. Starring Bay Area actor James Carpenter in the title role.
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Dress
- Casual
- Whatever. No-one's there to look at the audience...
- Casual or dress-up.
Parking And Transportation
- No problem however finding a place to park
- Rode my bicycle, didn't see bikes racks but I didn't look extensively.
- Right on the street!
Food And Drinks
- No concessions.
- Take your own snacks...
Other
- General admission at a small theater - arrive early for best seats.
More Details About The Creature
Quotes & Highlights
- "Blessed with a prodigious performance by James Carpenter... and a resolutely smart staging by Rob Melrose, Allen's The Creature... is a must-see of the Halloween season." --San Francisco Chronicle
- Visit The Creature's production blog for glimpses into the creation of the show.
- Listen to podcasts that detail the production.
More Information
Website: http://blackboxtheatre.com/
Just in time for Halloween: Frankenstein! No green skin, no neckbolts—this is an elegant production based on Mary Shelley's novel. Told from The Creature’s point of view and juxtaposing the stark first years of his existence with the scientist’s denial of his creation, The Creature breathes new life into this timeless supernatural tale in a fugue-like cacophony of horror, revenge, and redemption.
Starring famed Bay Area actor James Carpenter in the title role, with Gabriel Marin as the scientist Victor Frankenstein and Garth Petal as Captain Walton.
