Frankenstein’s Daughter was first workshopped with the assistance of a reading held at Scripted Toronto by Process Theatre in 2019 at Theatre Passe Muraille.

Cast

Frankenstein’s Daughter 

World Premier

Written by Deb Lacusta and Dan Castellanetta

Directed by Michael J Gellman

Starring: Jim Annan and Alastair Forbes*

October 16 to 26

Here For Now Theatre Space

St. Andrew Street, Stratford, Ontario

Please be advised that the play contains mature content and is not recommended for audiences under 14 years of age.

*Please note that there has been a recent cast change due to scheduling.

Jim Annan is a versatile Canadian actor, improviser, writer and comedian, celebrated for his dynamic range across stage, film, and television. Born and raised in LaSalle, Ontario, he earned a BFA in Acting from the University of Windsor before moving to Toronto to pursue his career. A proud alum of The Second City Toronto, Jim contributed to hit revues like Facebook of Revelations and Bird Flu Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (nominated for a Dora Mavor Moore Award). He has won five Canadian Comedy Awards for his work with Second City, as well for Best Male Performance in a Feature for his role in Unlucky, and Best Sketch Troupe with his celebrated comedy troupe Falcon Powder. On screen, Jim has appeared in several television series and films, including Reacher (Amazon Prime), Cross (Amazon Prime), Children Ruin Everything (CTV), Anne with an E (CBC, Netflix), Murdoch Mysteries (CBC), Opie’s House (TVO). Later this year, he can be seen the upcoming second season of SisterS (IFC, AMC+, CRAVE) and the limited series Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy (Peacock)Jim is excited to be making  his debut with Process Theatre, bringing Deb and Dan’s creation to life

Alastair Forbes is a Second City Mainstage Alumni, multiple Dora, Canadian Screen Award and Canadian Comedy award nominee and has written and directed for numerous TV shows for Disney, CityTV, YTV and AMI. We Are Sports! has been an active member of the Toronto improv community, performing their conservatory graduation show on the Second City Mainstage, as well as performing improv and sketch comedy at the John Candy Box Theatre, Comedy Bar, and the Social Capital Theatre. Music Director, David Macintosh, is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, and music director who also performs with music groups Kashew Butter, OiO, and Pengeah. Lighting Designer, Matthew Hallworth, is an award-winning producer, actor, and stage manager with over 2000 production credits in film, television, and theatre.

Our opening night after party will be hosted by our sponsors “Bluebird and we can’t be more thrilled. A favorite meeting place to enjoy an amazing pre-show dinner in a location with flair and pizazz! And what a chef!