Practice sides available here:
Auditions for "Frankenstein" will be held on
Saturday, Aug. 22, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 23, from 1-3 p.m.
at the Sprague Community Theater. Actors ages 12 and older are welcome.
Performance dates are:
Friday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 25, 2 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m.
(Note: The Saturday, Oct. 31, performance will be held at 2 p.m. so
Bandon Playhouse can participate in the
Bandon Police Department's Trunk-or-Treat event that evening at City Park
and people can enjoy other Halloween evening activities!)
"Frankenstein"
This dramatization of the Mary Shelley novel captures all the horror, mystery and suspense that the world has come to associate with the title Frankenstein. We see the monster come to life in the laboratory. We see his innocent curiosity as he stumbles around in his strange new world. We see him longing for friendship and affection from other creatures ... especially from Dr. Frankenstein's kind and beautiful fiancée, Elizabeth. We see the world reject him and hate him simply because he is different. And we see him become a ferocious, terrifying monster because he had no other way to go.
"Frankenstein: The Monster Play" adapted by A.S. Peterson, is a sensitive, suspenseful, horror-filled drama for all groups. This version adheres to the novel much more faithfully than the movie versions do. Shelley's monster was intelligent, curious and yearning for companionship. Among other things, the Frankenstein monster symbolizes the uncontrollable monster that science can become. And, of course, the monster symbolizes all the misfits in the world — the unloved, unwanted specimens of humankind. Since the monster does not look like the rest of us, we call him ugly and we fear him. And because we fear him, we want to destroy him. Shelley gave her monster a kind and tender heart, a love for people and a desire to be loved in return. But he was never loved, not by one single person.
Directed by Bryce Longland
Frankenstein Characters:
Old Sailor
Young Sailor
Sailor 1
Sailor 2
Sailor 3
Captain Winthrop
Old Victor Frankenstein
Young Victor Frankenstein
Caroline Frankenstein
Alphonse Frankenstein
Elizabeth Laenza
The Monster
William Frankenstein
Justine Moritz
Agatha
De Lacey
Felix
Village woman
Judge
Baker
Pastor
Dressmaker
Inspector
Frankenstein Character Descriptions:
"Frankenstein: The Monster Play" adapted by A.S. Peterson, is a sensitive, suspenseful, horror-filled drama for all groups. This version adheres to the novel much more faithfully than the movie versions do. Shelley's monster was intelligent, curious and yearning for companionship. Among other things, the Frankenstein monster symbolizes the uncontrollable monster that science can become. And, of course, the monster symbolizes all the misfits in the world — the unloved, unwanted specimens of humankind. Since the monster does not look like the rest of us, we call him ugly and we fear him. And because we fear him, we want to destroy him. Shelley gave her monster a kind and tender heart, a love for people and a desire to be loved in return. But he was never loved, not by one single person.
Directed by Bryce Longland
Frankenstein Characters:
Old Sailor
Young Sailor
Sailor 1
Sailor 2
Sailor 3
Captain Winthrop
Old Victor Frankenstein
Young Victor Frankenstein
Caroline Frankenstein
Alphonse Frankenstein
Elizabeth Laenza
The Monster
William Frankenstein
Justine Moritz
Agatha
De Lacey
Felix
Village woman
Judge
Baker
Pastor
Dressmaker
Inspector
Frankenstein Character Descriptions:
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NOTICE:
Bandon Playhouse has regrettably canceled its August 2026 performances
of the musical "Nunsense."
We will bring back this show in February of 2027.
Thank you for your continued support!
In the meantime, looks for our productions of "Frankenstein" this October
and "Old Befana" in December.
of the musical "Nunsense."
We will bring back this show in February of 2027.
Thank you for your continued support!
In the meantime, looks for our productions of "Frankenstein" this October
and "Old Befana" in December.
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Recent Shows: 2nd Annual Bandon Fringe Festival
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Recent Shows: "The Diary of Anne Frank"
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Recent Shows: "Charlotte's Web"
Photos by Geneva Miller
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Thank you to everyone who supports Bandon Playhouse by attending
or volunteering in our shows!
Detailed show information for our current season
is available on our Coming Soon page.
Our 2026-27 season includes:
The Diary of Anne Frank (March 2026)
2nd Annual Bandon Fringe Festival (June 25,26,27,28,2026)
Frankenstein (October 23,24,25,30,31,Nov 1,2026)
(AUDITIONS for Frankenstein: Saturday, Aug. 22, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 23, from 1-3 p.m., Sprague Theater. Actors ages 12 and up welcome.)
Old Befana (December 4,5,6,11,12,13,2026
(AUDITIONS for Old Befana: Saturday, Sept. 19, at 11 a.m., and Sunday, Sept. 20, at 3 p.m., Sprague Theater. Actors ages 10 and older welcome.)
Nunsense (February 26, 27, 28 and March 5, 6, 7, 2027)
(AUDITIONS for Nunsense: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m. with call-backs at 12 p.m., Sprague Theater. Adult actors only.)
Oregon Coast Theater Alliance One-Act Play Festival (March 12, 13, 14, 2027)
3rd Annual Bandon Fringe Festival (August 2027)
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And thank you to our season sponsors:
CITY OF BANDON
SPRAGUE COMMUNITY THEATER
COOS COUNTY CULTURAL COALITION
SHARON and WADE TROXELL
ROBERT S. MILLER III
DOUGLAS and JOYCE PELL
JOSEPH BAIN/BAIN INSURANCE
COLUMBIA BANK
ROGUE CREDIT UNION
Our shows have been rousing successes, thanks to YOU!
or volunteering in our shows!
Detailed show information for our current season
is available on our Coming Soon page.
Our 2026-27 season includes:
The Diary of Anne Frank (March 2026)
2nd Annual Bandon Fringe Festival (June 25,26,27,28,2026)
Frankenstein (October 23,24,25,30,31,Nov 1,2026)
(AUDITIONS for Frankenstein: Saturday, Aug. 22, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 23, from 1-3 p.m., Sprague Theater. Actors ages 12 and up welcome.)
Old Befana (December 4,5,6,11,12,13,2026
(AUDITIONS for Old Befana: Saturday, Sept. 19, at 11 a.m., and Sunday, Sept. 20, at 3 p.m., Sprague Theater. Actors ages 10 and older welcome.)
Nunsense (February 26, 27, 28 and March 5, 6, 7, 2027)
(AUDITIONS for Nunsense: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m. with call-backs at 12 p.m., Sprague Theater. Adult actors only.)
Oregon Coast Theater Alliance One-Act Play Festival (March 12, 13, 14, 2027)
3rd Annual Bandon Fringe Festival (August 2027)
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And thank you to our season sponsors:
CITY OF BANDON
SPRAGUE COMMUNITY THEATER
COOS COUNTY CULTURAL COALITION
SHARON and WADE TROXELL
ROBERT S. MILLER III
DOUGLAS and JOYCE PELL
JOSEPH BAIN/BAIN INSURANCE
COLUMBIA BANK
ROGUE CREDIT UNION
Our shows have been rousing successes, thanks to YOU!
Bandon Burns!
Made in collaboration with the Bandon Historical Society Museum, Bandon Burns! details the
horrific day and night in 1936 when fire destroyed our town. Playhouse members read from the
actual narratives of survivors of that horrific event, punctuated with photos from the disaster.
You'll find the video on our Bandon Playhouse YouTube channel.
More videos will be coming - join us and be a part of these exciting projects!
Made in collaboration with the Bandon Historical Society Museum, Bandon Burns! details the
horrific day and night in 1936 when fire destroyed our town. Playhouse members read from the
actual narratives of survivors of that horrific event, punctuated with photos from the disaster.
You'll find the video on our Bandon Playhouse YouTube channel.
More videos will be coming - join us and be a part of these exciting projects!
Be a part of our future!
The Bandon Playhouse is pursuing several exciting projects, from videos to staged performances.
Join our mailing list to receive updates!
Contact us at [email protected] to be added to our list.
Board Members
Rob Jones (President) (email: [email protected]), Amy Moss Strong (Past-President),
Corrie Gant (Secretary) (email: [email protected]), Amber Burg (Treasurer) (email: [email protected]),
Merri Seegrist, Stephanie Jones, Bryce Longland, and Danielle Owens
We appreciate your continued support!
The Bandon Playhouse is pursuing several exciting projects, from videos to staged performances.
Join our mailing list to receive updates!
Contact us at [email protected] to be added to our list.
Board Members
Rob Jones (President) (email: [email protected]), Amy Moss Strong (Past-President),
Corrie Gant (Secretary) (email: [email protected]), Amber Burg (Treasurer) (email: [email protected]),
Merri Seegrist, Stephanie Jones, Bryce Longland, and Danielle Owens
We appreciate your continued support!
