"Frankenstein: 1930" – Upon Reflection
Mounting a stage production is an odd experience, if you’ve never done it before. Some shows are rehearsed and staged, and then close without much effort or fanfare.
In the case of Rockway’s Grade 9-12 production of “Frankenstein: 1930“, the play required considerable effort by a sizeable team of teachers and students. The show came off almost flawlessly, despite posing quite a few technical challenges. The cast and crew will carry the memory of this play with them throughout their lives.
For those who saw the production, what kinds of questions did it raise for you? A teacher from a visiting school sent these comments along:
Thank you for hosting us for your production of Frankenstein last week. I had a really good conversation with my English students about the show. [They were] prompted to discuss some of the faith-based questions that emerged from the production. In particular we worked through the creator-creation relationship; and also the way in which God created us to be in community. Thanks again for such a high-quality and thoughtful production.”
In my opinion, thought-provoking dramas such as Frankenstein have a lot to contribute to our collective experience as a faith-based community. Mounting a production that raises these kinds of questions is almost like having an extended chapel – students are challenged to consider some fundamental issues, and wrestle with how their faith intercects with them. Thanks to everyone for making this such a meaningful and creative experience.
Alan Sapp, Director
