Theatre Lunatico's Frankenstein

Schedule

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

La Val's Pizza | Berkeley, CA

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There’s Frankenstein and there’s Frankenstein’s monster. But what about the cast of women who originally populated Mary Shelley’s landmark work of science fiction and horror?


This Fall Theatre Lunatico’s Tales From Behind the Basement Door series revives these women’s stories - sidelined in recent major film versions - and brings them to the forefront. Tina Taylor’s world premiere adaptation of FRANKENSTEIN emphasizes the female experience as well as Shelley’s investigation and critique of unchecked contemporary scientific exploration. All the while the terror and pathos of Frankenstein and his Creature remain central to the story. Under the direction of core company member Lauri Smith the ensemble cast will bring this evening of fright and feminist theatre TO LIFE!


The ensemble cast includes Tyler Aguallo Liam Blaney Rachel Brown Sarah Dunnavant Sarah Jiang Jennifer Green Sam Heft-Luthy and Shawn Oda


October 11 - November 2 2025

Fridays Saturdays at 7:30PM | Sundays at 3PM

La Val’s Subterranean Theater: 1834 Euclid Ave. Berkeley CA

Below La Val's Pizza


*Post-performance talkbacks on Sunday October 12 and Sunday October 19. 

This show contains violence and other material that may be sensitive to some viewers particularly young audience members. Age recommendation: ages 13 & up.


Lunatico Pricing – Pay what you can no one turned away for lack of funds but donations gladly accepted. Suggested donations: $15-$50 to help pay for production costs


Special deals on beer & Happy Hour menu for pre-reserved ticket holders.


PRODUCTION TEAM: Michael Barr Liam Blaney Rachel Brown Aella Ney Lauri Smith Elana Swartz Éssa Vilanue Umut Yalcinkaya and Bessie Zolno


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Unfortunately La Val’s Subterranean Theatre is not wheelchair accessible. Access via the alley is possible when pre-arranged but still requires navigating several steps and walking on an uneven surface through the alley behind the pizzeria. Call (510) 734-4177 to arrange.


Theatre Lunatico is a fully vaccinated and boosted company. Masking is optional inside the theater. Performers will be unmasked during the performance. We reserve the right to change our policy in order to comply with federal state and local requirements.

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