Automata presents: Frankenstein (Mortal Toys)

In its triumphant return to The Velaslavasay Panorama, Automata's production of Frankenstein: Mortal Toys follows the haunted Alpine journey of Victor Frankenstein as he confronts the loneliness and rage of his alienated monster.  The story is told within a miniature proscenium, with puppets based on 18th Century portrait paintings, lush sets inspired by Romantic era landscape painting, and an evocative score by Severin Behnen.

Directed and Designed by Susan Simpson and Janie Geiser
Written by Erik Ehn - Based on the novel by Mary Shelley
Music composed and Performed by Severin Behnen
Performers: Chris Payne - Dana Wilson - Eli Presser
Sarah Brown - Janie Geiser - Susan Simpson
Lighting Design: Jeanette Yew - John Eckert - Shannon Scrofan