Clarke Presents “Frankenstein Slept Here”

Clarke University invites the community to attend free performances of Frankenstein Slept Here. Performances will be held in Terence Donaghoe Hall at 7 p.m. on April 4 and 5, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, April 6.

In this one-act play, Baroness Frankenstein has opened her castle to all those who can’t cope with the outside world, including a descendant of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Medusa, Vampira, the Mummy, the mad Igor, a Phantom Bride, and the Invisible Man. When an American society matron comes to visit, what can the Baroness do but have the creatures pose as servants?

The comedic, family-friendly production is all student-led, including direction, acting, stage design and more by members of the Cast & Crew Theatre Club. This includes Psychology major Kayla Weller ’26, who is co-directing the production along with Social Work Major Royal Hart ’27.

“It has been so fun to watch this cast really embody their characters,” Kayla said. “Our cast does an amazing job of playing those characters and by extension, the audience will learn to love all the little parts of them. Frankenstein Slept Here really embraces the unique parts of everyone and the fact that everything is student run and designed.”

Cast & Crew is also offering a unique opportunity to area high school students with an interest in theatre. Simply contact the Clarke University Admissions team for an opportunity to attend a dress rehearsal, speak with members of Cast & Crew, and learn more about life at Clarke. Visit information can be found at clarke.edu/visit.

Learn more about this and other upcoming music, theatre, and studio art events at clarke.edu/artsatclarke.