A modern twist from an ancient Shelley tale written by actress and playwright Lynde Houck (A Perfect World, Rheeta in Space, Hint of Romance in the Republic) & directed by director and actress Cynthia Ettinger (Carnivàle, Deadwood, Silence of the Lambs, Here and Now). 

We are in workshop mode and need your help! Take a journey with us to get this bad boy monster of a play on its feet. Every dollar we raise will go directly toward our non-profit production. This includes everything from casting, rentals, rehearsals, wardrobe, lighting, set, props AND most importantly, to give as much $$$ as possible to our first-class artists, designers and actors.  

Any amount (no matter what size) is an extraordinary gift.
We can't thank you enough for your support. 

Frankensteins’ Dinner Party  takes place at the monster's castle. There Frankenstein (aka Frank) lives with his wife, Francine and spends restless nights striving to prove his worth to his creator and father. Following in his father's scientific footsteps he struggles to unearth the blueprint for the "perfect human". After many failed attempts, including his four misfit children, Lizzy, Willy, Henry and Bonerpart, Frank stumbles upon it - a complete and flawless - WOMAN. In honor of her birth the Frankenstein’s throw a dinner party and unbeknownst to the rest of the family Frank has secretly invited his creator. Is this the evening Frankenstein will finally gain the approval he has longed for from his father? The night grows more chaotic with each incoming guest. And the more the Frankenstein’s attempt to restore order, be it with poetry, dance, music, or food, another mix-up follows.   

Included with your theatrical experience is a dinner party, an honored time to get acquainted with new and old friends. Through shared interests and hearty laughs audiences will enjoy an acclaimed dish from a pop up culinary chef and participate in the laughter and horror with the Frankenstein family and guests.     

The director and actors rehearse and perform with view points utilizing architecture, topography, spatial relationships, gestures, shapes, tempo, duration, repetition and kinesthetic responses in order to enhance the plays' already avant-garde style and grandiose theme.  

This pre-sale/fundraising campaign will allow us to get our dates squared away, reserve performance and rehearsal space, cast the show, know exactly how much we have in our budget for costume, props, set pieces, lighting, etc., and begin our journey marketing and making magic happen.

Frankensteins' Dinner Party is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the charitable purposes of this particular fundraising event must be made payable to “Fractured Atlas” only. The difference between your minimum donation and market value amount IS tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please note: The market value on ticket prices will go up following this campaign.

For a full taxable donation with no rewards please go here:  
https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/frankenstein-s-dinner-party/general_support

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Email:  frankensteinsdinner@gmail.com

Performance dates: Two consecutive weekends (TBD 2023/24) followed by every full moon. 

Location: Thymele Arts, 5481 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90029

*It should be noted that the venue of Thymele Arts – a non-traditional loft rehearsal space – is essential to the shared proximity of dining and a large cast. It provides a unique environment in which neither the actors nor audience have anywhere to hide.