Frankenstein’s Monster – Playscript
15th May 2023
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Frankenstein is a fictional character who first appeared in Mary Shelley’s novel, “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus,” published in 1818. Created by Shelley when she was just 18 years old.
The story revolves around Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who becomes obsessed with the idea of creating life. In his ambitious pursuit, Victor succeeds in bringing a creature to life using unconventional scientific methods. However, horrified by the monster’s grotesque appearance, Victor rejects him and abandons him, setting in motion a series of tragic events.
Often referred to as “Frankenstein’s monster,” the creature embodies both physical and intellectual prowess. Despite his terrifying exterior, the monster possesses a sensitive and longing nature, seeking companionship and understanding. The narrative delves into themes of ambition, scientific responsibility, societal rejection, and the nature of humanity.
Frankenstein has become a symbol of the consequences that can arise from unchecked ambition and the complexities of our relationship with science and creation.
FRANKENSTEIN’S MONSTER
The stage is dark, and the sound of thunder can be heard in the distance. Suddenly, lightning strikes, and a silhouette of a man can be seen. As the lights come up, we see that the man is Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant scientist. He is hunched over a table covered in strange instruments and chemicals, working on his latest creation – a monster.
CHARACTERS:
VICTOR
MONSTER
GIRL
SCRIPT:
ACT 1:
VICTOR: (speaking to himself) It’s almost finished. Just a few more adjustments and my creation will be complete. (Thunder rumbles in the distance) What was that? (pauses) It doesn’t matter. I must finish this experiment.
(He works feverishly, adding the final touches to his creation. Suddenly, lightning strikes again, causing a power surge. The room fills with smoke, and when it clears, the monster is alive)
MONSTER: (sitting up) What am I?
VICTOR: (smiling) You are my greatest creation. You are alive!
MONSTER: (confused) Alive? What does that mean?
VICTOR: (proudly) It means that you can think, feel, and move on your own. You are my masterpiece!
MONSTER: (angrily) I am not a masterpiece! I am a monster! What have you done to me?
VICTOR: (alarmed) No, you must be mistaken. You are perfect!
MONSTER: (yelling) Perfect? Look at me! I am hideous! I am a freak!
ACT 2:
(The monster runs out of the laboratory, terrified of what he has become. He wanders the streets, searching for acceptance. Everywhere he goes, people scream and run away from him)
MONSTER: (sadly) Why does everyone hate me? I didn’t ask to be created. I just want to be loved. (He sees a little girl playing with a ball. He approaches her, hoping to make a friend) Hello.
GIRL: (screaming) A monster!
MONSTER: (pleadingly) Please don’t be afraid. I won’t hurt you.
GIRL: (crying) Please, go away!
(The monster, feeling rejected once again, runs away in despair)
ACT 3
(Victor, realizing the error of his ways, sets out to find the monster and make things right)
VICTOR: (calling out) Monster! Where are you?
MONSTER: (appearing) Leave me alone! I don’t want anything to do with you!
VICTOR: (apologetically) I’m sorry. I never meant to hurt you. I just wanted to create life.
MONSTER: (bitterly) Life? Is this what you call life? Being alone and hated by everyone?
VICTOR: (empathetically) No, that’s not what I intended. Please, let me make it right.
MONSTER: (hopeful) Can you make me human?
VICTOR: (shaking his head) No, I can’t do that. But I can make you a companion, someone who understands you and will accept you for who you are.
MONSTER: (smiling) Really?
VICTOR: (nodding) Yes.
(Victor and the monster work together to create a female companion. As the curtain falls, the two monsters embrace, happy to have found each other and finally have a friend)
End of Play
AUTHOR: K I D S I N C O
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