BHS Drama’s world premiere of this new spin on the old tale promises surprises at every turn. Mary Shelley’s shocking real life bleeds into the most famous ghost story contest in history: the stormy weekend her famous novel Frankenstein was invented. Now, the famous tale, re-written so that it more closely resembles Mary’s real life, begins with a grief stricken Victor Frankenstein willing to work with a controversial scientist named Igor, whose true identity can never be known. Pressure from the scientific community leads to the creation of the famous monster–but there is a twist about this monster–one that you’ll have to see to believe. This is a play about a society, any society, that seeks to purge from its midst anyone or anything that it fears and about a man who will plummet to the depths of darkness to stem the tide of his pain. Mania, mobs, and murder cascade from the choices made by Frankenstein, himself, leading us to question: who is the real monster?
Calendar for BHS Presents: The Monster: A Frankenstein Tale
7:30pm
7:30pm
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Victor Frankenstein
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Mary Shelley
Kate Streepey is a junior at BHS, and this is her 8th production with the Batavia Drama Program. She is so excited to perform, and she would like to thank everyone who contributed to this amazing production! Enjoy!
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Elisabeth
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Percy Shelley/Felix de Lacey
This show will be Mitchell Moss’ eighth show done for the Batavia Fine Arts Centre, along with having his biggest role yet. Before Frankenstein Mitchell has really only had a couple named characters, and none of them being big story critical characters with emotion and passion. Mitchell has been performing since middle school with some roles in shows like Beauty and the Beast. Mitchell is astronomically excited to have the opportunity to share his passion by providing entertainment for members of his community, along with having the opportunity to see the profound effect that a fantastic theater program can have and offer.
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Henry
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Sampson Bendis
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Ethel Bendis
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Safie de Lacey/Midwife/Gravedigger
This is Lizzy’s first production here at BHS, and she is thrilled to be playing the roles she has gotten. She’s very grateful for this wonderful opportunity to be given to her, and she is excited for you to see the show!
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Grandmother De Lacy
Beth is thrilled to be a part of her fifth and final show at BHS! Beth is a senior and has been dancing for eleven years. She is so happy to be a part of The Monster: A Frankenstein Tale and has made so many great memories along the way. She would like to thank her family and friends who have encouraged her along the way. She hopes you enjoy Frankenstein!
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Father/Old Man with Cane
Lane is a Sophomore and Is glad to be part of The Monster: A Frankenstein Tale. His past shows include Kodachrome, Mean Girls, and Pride and Prejudice. This Is his fourth show with the BHS Drama Program, and is happy to make an impact on BHS history. He’d like to dedicate his performance to his supporters and hope you enjoy the show!
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Justine
Kaia is thrilled to be returning to the BFAC stage for her fourth show at BHS. Despite all of the things she’d love to say, she will stick to a simple “thank you.” She hopes you enjoy the show! Shout out to this talented cast, crew, and production team! Je t’aime!
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Nun
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Lord Byron/Sheriff
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Sheriff's Wife
Joy is a Freshman and this is her second high school production. She is so excited for you to see the amazing show. She would like to thank her amazing directors and stage managers for making this all possible! Enjoy the performance!
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Jealous Scientist/Woodcutter/Doctor
Jayden is a junior who is very happy to have his first role with 20+ lines. He has one thing to say, “Thank you to everyone who supported me! Also, if you are thinking of doing theatre, do it. It changed my life.”
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John Polidori/Scientist
Peter Angelini (John Polidori) – Peter is a freshman, this is his 3rd show at Batavia High School. Peter has been in theater since he was 8. He has been in Pan Jr, Under the Big Top Jr, Beauty and the Beast Jr, Kodachrome, and Mean Girls. He is very excited to be able to, once again, fulfill his passion of performing on the big stage. He is very grateful to be able to experience what our great theater program can offer. And he is very excited to see what comes in the future.
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Bride of Frankenstein/Villager
Lia Woods (Bride of Frankenstein) Lia is a freshman and is very excited to be preforming in her third show at Batavia High School. Her favorite past shows include Heathers (Heather McNamara) and She Kills Monsters (Evil Tina). She is also a member of the drama club and Swingsingers. Her other hobbies include drawing, writing, and hanging out with her friends. She would like to thank her family for coming to every show and always supporting her, as well as the amazing directors and cast of Frankenstein!
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Madame Bawr
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Bloodthirsty Old Lady
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Clarice
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Ada
Charlotte is a sophomore and this is her seventh show at Batavia High School! She is so excited for you to see what the entire cast has been working on! She promises lots of cries, lots of gasps, and lots of fake blood! She hopes you love it!
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Claire Clairmont
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Artist Daughter/Villager
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Hettie/Scared Lady
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Tough Lady
Frankenstein is Sydney Mowen’s second production for the BHS theater program as a sophomore! She worked on the crew of “Mean Girls” last fall and is very excited to be in this cast.She enjoys theater and being onstage (and backstage) very much and hopes you enjoy Frankenstein. She is happy she found her people.
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Intense Lady
Milo Heath – Milo has been in theatre and productions since 2021. From Paulette in Legally Blonde Jr, Shane Grey in Camp Rock to Santa in Elf Jr. This will be her first production with BHS and she is really excited. She wants to thank her family for always supporting her and her friends and teachers.
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Villager
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Lexie is so excited for the show! She is a Junior and this is her 8th production at BHS and 5th as a member of the stage management team. She would like to thank her friends and family for all of their support, as well as all of the crew and management members that put in so much work to make the show what it is. Break a leg!
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Assistant Stage Manager/Props Master
Senithi is a sophomore at BHS and this is her 5th show at the high school & her 6th show overall! She is so excited to be working on this show as an Assistant Stage Manager and as the Props Master. Senithi would like to thank the prop moms for their dedication and STAGE for all their support. She hopes you enjoy the show!
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Artistic Team
Joshua Casburn is honored to be the director of such an amazing cast. Joshua attended Wheaton College and earned a BA in Communications: Theater, and a BA in English. At Wheaton, he was proud to be part of the“Workout” theatre troupe, as it had a profound influence on him artistically. After college, he and other “Workout” alums developed their own theater, Spendrift Theater Company, based out of Glen Ellyn, IL. Mr. Casburn has directed many plays at BHS. Some of his recent directing credits at BHS include productions of Animal Farm, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, and Pride and Prejudice. Mr. Casburn also has experience producing films. He won “Best Picture” and “Best Screenplay” at the Wheaton College Class Film Festival. He spent some time in Hollywood at the Act One Screenwriting program and has also studied screenwriting in Chicago. He also has a Masters of Arts in Teaching from National Louis University, and teaches Creative Writing, Theater Arts, and Film as Literature at BHS. His teaching and artistic endeavors are extensions of his most important, most fulfilling job: being a husband to his AMAZING wife Heidi, and a father to four wonderful kids: Hailey, Logan, Elise, and Brendan. “I’m so proud and blessed to have worked with all of these talented young students.
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Assistant Director & Helga
Hailey Adams cannot believe this is her last show! After joining the program in her junior year, she has been overjoyed with all the opportunities given to her. She has loved not only being a part of Frankenstein as cast, but has loved assistant directing her second show. She has loved being a part of the process of the show and can not wait to perform it. Hailey wants to give a big thank you to everyone that is a part of the show, and especially a big thank you to Casburn for allowing her to be his assistant director for two shows!
Joseph Andersen
Technical Director
Mike Baglieri
Lighting Designer
Heather Johnson
Audio Engineer