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The Creature: an Elegant Frankenstein Adaptation at Thick House

Thick House (1695 18th St. San Francisco, CA 94102)
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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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The last date listed for The Creature was Saturday November 7, 2009 / 8:00pm.

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1695 18th St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
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A fascinating play providing a deeper, more authentic perspective on Mary Shelley's novel. Three excellent performance, especially an extraordinary one by James Carpenter. Should not be missed.
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Enjoyable night of theatre at the Thick House. The adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was well done and thought-provoking. Kudos to John Carpenter whose performance as the Creature was fantastic.
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Wonderful production. Amazing tour de force performance by James Carpenter.
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"FANTASTIC" TWO THUMBS UP !! THESE 3 ACTORS WERE AMAZING AND CAPTIVATING. FIRST TIME AT THE THICK HOUSE TOO. GREAT VENUE .... HIGHLY RECOMMEND SEEING THIS PRODUCTION.
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http://blackboxtheatre.com/

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.

Description

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.