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
October 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22 and 23 2026 at 8 p.m.
October 11, 18 and 24, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Venue: Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd (NE corner of Kingston and Markham)
Monday, June 22, 2026 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 27 ,2026 from 1:00– 4:00 p.m.
CALLBACKS ONLY: If you are auditioning, please keep this date open until advised otherwise. Please be prepared to be available for the full three hours. Callbacks will consist of scenes from the show. We ask that you be available for the full time.
Auditions and Rehearsals will be held at 780 Birchmount, Unit 5 (West side of Birchmount, south of Eglinton, beside Alison’s Fine Foods). There is parking in front and near the entrance to the unit. TTC accessible by #17 Bus from Warden Station or any Eglinton West bus from Kennedy Station and by the Eglinton Crosstown to Birchmount Road. Please do not go to the theatre.
First read-through will be Sunday, July 5, 2026 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Most rehearsals will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. and Sundays, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Some rehearsals and all performances are at Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Road (at Markham Road).
Additional rehearsals may be added as we move closer to the production opening, especially the week of opening. You will be asked to please list ANY potential conflicts.
**All scenes of Intimacy will be choreographed using CLOSED ROOM protocols, with the Intimacy Director present. Individual Actor Calls with the Intimacy Director will also be included as part of the Intimacy process a minimum of 48 hours prior to Day 1 of blocking scenes of Intimacy.
We ask you to please email your resume and headshot/photo with your audition request. Please indicate which roles are of interest to you.
Once you have booked your audition, we will send you an audition package containing excerpts from the script.
Please review the text selections from the play. You are not required to memorize the text. Be prepared to be redirected and to move in your audition and ensure that you wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move. No simulated intimacy, or combat will be required to be demonstrated during the audition process.
Please read the Intimacy/Other Requirementsfor your character carefully.
Please contact audition4sp@gmail.comfor more information about the play.
Auditions must be booked in advance
To request an audition email audition4sp@gmail.com
Auditions are booked in 10-minute slots. Please indicate the role in which you are interested.
Characters and Actors (Playing ages are an indication only, but also illustrate the age relative to other roles)
THE CREATURE
(male presenting, 20+) Innocent, open to experience and capable of great intelligence and feeling. Physical fitness and athletic build is important. Vocal dexterity is an asset to convey the Creature’s acquisition of speech.
**Intimacy/Other Requirements: Implied nudity/implied partial nudity, non-consensual intimacy (depictions of sexual assault and rape, and further non-consensual intimacy and violence leading to death and harm). Stage combat required (previous experience in combat and movement a bonus)
VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN
(male, 25-40) An obsessive man, charismatic and attractive, he is bursting with vitality. His energies are enmeshed with his creature(s). He is unable to connect with his family and romantically with Elizabeth. This role requires an actor with emotional depth to drive the scenes he is in.
**Intimacy/Other Requirements: **Stage combat is required.
GRETEL
(female, 20-50) a sex worker double cast as CLARICE, Elizabeth’s maid. The actor must convincingly play two very different roles.
**Intimacy/Other Requirements: Depictions of assault/sexual assault, Intimacy is required for Gretel. Stage Combat is required.
GUSTAV
(male, 18+) a beggar, also in ensemble.
**Intimacy/Other Requirements: Stage Combat is required
KLAUS
(male, 18+) a beggar also in ensemble.
**Intimacy/Other Requirements: Stage combat is required
DE LACEY
(male, 50+) a blind man: educated, erudite, patient, and empathetic; he was forced to flee France in the Reign of Terror, and he’s grateful to be at peace. Ability to play guitar is an asset
**Intimacy/Other Requirements: None
FELIX
(male, 18-35) De Lacey’s son. Open hearted and hardworking.
**Intimacy/Other Requirements: Stage combat is required.
AGATHA
(female, 18-35) De Lacey’s daughter-in-law, good natured, full of hope and determined; she is pregnant with her first child.
**Intimacy/Other Requirements: Simulated pregnancy, kissing, implied death of a fetus and mother
FEMALE CREATURE
(female, 25+) the Creature's fantasy. Ballet/modern dance ability & experience an asset.
**Intimacy/Other Requirements: Implied Nudity-Must be comfortable wearing nude colored dancewear.
ELIZABETH LAVENZA
(female, 20-35) Victor's fiancée. Intelligent, assertive, and sensitive.
**Intimacy/Other Requirements: Receiver of simulated sexual assault/rape leading to death, and other non-consensual intimacy is required.
WILLIAM FRANKENSTEIN
(male, 10-14) Victor's brother . Playful and jovial, smart, and curious. He’s described as angelic and cherubic – The actor needs a maturity to handle the content in the play. Additional care will be taken due to the sensitive nature and subject matter of the play.
**Intimacy/Other Requirements: Stage combat is required – must be comfortable with being lifted.
MONSIEUR FRANKENSTEIN
(male, 50+) Victor's father. He has a strong sense of duty to his family; he is loving and protective of them. His benevolence is genuine. He’s sympathetic to Victor but struggles to understand Victor’s lack of care for his family and Elizabeth.
**Intimacy/Other Requirements: Stage combat required (lifting of William.)
EWAN
(male, 40+) An Orkney islander: Scottish accent. Also in ensemble. He provides comic relief and is also part of the Ensemble. Doubles as Gustav, if necessary.
**Intimacy/Other Requirements: Stage Combat possibly required in double role. Previous combat experience a bonus.
RAB
(male, 18-30) Ewan’s nephew. An Orkney islander Scottish accent) He provides comic relief and is also part of the Ensemble. Doubles as Klaus, if necessary.
**Intimacy/Other Requirements: Stage Combat possible required in double role. Previous combat experience a bonus.
A CONSTABLE
(male, 25+) An Orkney islander, Scottish accent) also in ensemble
**Intimacy/Other Requirements: Previous Stage Combat experience a bonus
ENSEMBLE : TOWNSPEOPLE OF INGOLSTADT/SERVANTS
**Intimacy/Other Requirements: Strong movement/Stage Combat experience a bonus but not explicitly required.
There is a disclosure form in the attached Audition Notice please be sure to read it before you audition.
We endeavor to maintain a safe working environment –we recommend all participants in this production from creative staff, crews, actors, and other volunteers be fully vaccinated.
Auditions are open to anyone, regardless of background or experience, and we particularly welcome those who have been traditionally under-represented in theatre. All roles open to any and all ethnicities
**An Intimacy Director will be hired to assist in the navigation of the scenes of violence and intimacy present in the script. This assistance will include (but is not limited to): Choreographing of intimacy specific scenes, application and maintenance of modesty and barrier garments, and supporting appropriate consent-forward practices and language for the entire cast and crew.**
Scarborough Players is an inclusive community theatre company and encourages all interested individuals from all backgrounds to audition. Those auditioning must be non-equity performers and understand that this is a non-paying production. We do not enter into any contracts or agreements with CAEA or ACTRA.
