Reflections on Frankenstein

1. What was your favorite moment in the Frankenstein script?

In act II, there is a pinnacle moment in the story in which Elizabeth realizes Victor has been lying to her and becomes furious with him as he profusely attempts to explain his actions and offer justification but is met with only coldness from Elizabeth. He is then commanded by the monster to raise him a bride and Victor agrees to  “rid the world the curse I have looked upon it.” However, at the last moment he decides that he cannot bear to make another one and throws the vial with the life-giving solution in it and leaves the monster with a broken vial splattered on the floor. 

2. What was your process for discovering Victor?

Victor was a challenging role to portray in a way that feels genuine. He goes back and forth from extremes, such as being extraordinarily insane and then back to totally normal in a matter of minutes. What helped me the most was reading the script and trying to think as closely to Victor’s thoughts as I could to help me get in the right mindset. 

3. What was the most challenging scene for you to act?

The scene in which Elizabeth dies in act II because it feels awkward being entirely helpless to the monster in that scene when it feels you should constantly be doing something. 

4. What is your favorite memory of the production?

After closing night of the show, a couple of friends and me went out to Drakes to have dinner and while we were all exhausted, it was extremely fun. 

5. What would you like people to remember about the show?

I would like for people to gain the understanding of the importance of relationships in their lives. Victor gives up everything and hurts everyone around him in his quest to become a god at any cost. 
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