Characters:
Victor Frankenstein
Henry Clerval
Elizabeth Lavenza
Monster (Adam, Creation)
Alphonse Frankenstein (Victor's father)
Caroline Beaufort Frankenstein (Victor's mother)
William Frankenstein (Victor's younger brother)
Justine Moritz (maid at Frankenstein household)
Mr. Kirwin (Victor's professor at university)
Ensemble: Villagers, scientists, guests, and students
Act 1: The Creation
Scene 1: Frankenstein's Laboratory
Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant young scientist, is working on his latest experiment—creating a human being from inanimate matter. After months of toil and secrecy, he finally succeeds. The creature comes to life, but instead of being the perfect specimen Victor imagined, it is a grotesque, deformed being. Victor is horrified by his creation and abandons it.
Scene 2: The Frankenstein Household
Victor's family and friends gather for a celebration. Victor's younger brother, William, has been kidnapped, and everyone, including Victor's best friend, Henry Clerval, is worried. Victor, filled with guilt and paranoia, avoids any questions or concerns.
Scene 3: The Laboratory
Victor returns to his laboratory, desperate for answers. Henry Clerval, visiting Victor, stumbles upon the creature. Terrified, Clerval urges Victor to destroy it, but Victor is torn between guilt and responsibility.
Act 2: The Monster Unleashed
Scene 1: The Forests Near Geneva
The creature wanders the forests near Geneva. It encounters various villagers but due to its appearance is misunderstood and rejected by everyone it meets. Alone and tormented, the creature seeks revenge against Victor.
Scene 2: The Frankenstein Castle
Victor's health deteriorates from anxiety and guilt. Victor becomes obsessed with finding the creature and making amends.
Act 3: The Confrontation
Scene 1: The North Pole
Victor pursues the creature to the Arctic Circle. There, he confronts the creature and listens to its tale of misery and loneliness. The creature demands that Victor create a partner for it, so it won't be alone.
Scene 2: The Ship
As Victor sails home, he encounters a ship captained by Robert Walton, an explorer. Walton listens to Victor's tale and offers his help. But the creature confronts both of them, determined to end its creator's life.
Act 4: The Tragedy
Scene 1: The Frankenstein Household
Victor returns to find his family and friends in despair. William is dead, and it appears the creature is behind the tragedy. Victor seeks vengeance and continues to pursue the creature.
Scene 2: The Mountains
The creature flees to the mountains and is caught in an avalanche. Victor finds it, dying and remorseful. The monster asks for forgiveness and dies. Victor, consumed by grief and remorse, passes away as well.
Epilogue
The story ends with Robert Walton reflecting on the tragic tale of Victor Frankenstein and the consequences of unchecked ambition.