Nov 11, 2015 By Tyler Wolfe photography Editor 1 min read

The Waynesburg University Players presented “Frankenstein” from Wednesday, Nov. 4, through Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center. 

“Frankenstein,” is adapted by Victor Gialanella from the classic novel by Mary Shelley, and was produced through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. Set in 19th century Switzerland, the story revolved around the experiments of Dr. Victor Frankenstein as he tries to comprehend the mysteries of life and death.

Michael Merten, junior history major, played the role of Victor Frankenstein and Dawson Laabs, senior computer security and forensics major, played the creature.

Shawn White, Emily Haywood, Theodore Clayton and Emily Mielcarek played major supporting roles. 

The show was directed by, Director of Theater Edward Powers and assistant directed by Haleigh McKee, sophomore computer security and forensics major, and Stephen Patula, freshman music ministry major.

The show saw sold out viewings for almost all four nights and overall the cast and crew were pleased with the play. 

Preliminary auditions for the spring musical, which will be announced at the end of the semester, will be held on Friday, Nov. 13 at 4 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m.