In the spring of 2024 I was invited to direct a main stage production at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts Experimental Theatre Wing.

I co-conceived a brand new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein with the incredible playwright Jaclyn Backhaus. This new adaptation focused on the queer themes running through the book as well as asks the question: who were the body parts before they were brought back to life?

I’m very proud of the cast and creative team for pulling together such and amazing show.

Jaclyn and I are continuing to develop the show.

FRNKNSTN

A workshop production based on the book “Frankenstein: The Modern Prometheus” by MAry Shelley

Adaptation by Jaclyn Backhaus

Directed by Jon Riddleberger

Scenic Design by Daniel Dabdoub

Lighting Design by Stacey Derosier

Costume Design by Madeline Rostmayer

Sound Design by Kate Marvin

Puppet Design by Dan Jones

Stage Management by KCA

Cast: Tanner Bendebba, Timothy Dennis, Ihsanah Iman, Asami Omori, Sophie Rossman, Nick Skonberg, Kayta Thomas, Megan Zammit

Photos by Justin Chauncey