A Riveting One-Woman Performance by Nan Colton

Step back into the stormy summer of 1816 on the shores of Lake Geneva. Amid thunderclaps and candlelight, a teenager named Mary Shelley gave birth to a literary monster—and redefined horror forever.

 

In this electrifying solo performance, celebrated actress and playwright Nan Colton embodies the bold and brilliant Mary Shelley. Through vivid storytelling and emotional intensity, you’ll be transported into a world of political revolution, romantic rebellion, and scientific awe—all of which shaped the creation of Frankenstein.

 

Event Details:

Date: September 14
Time: 4pm Curtains up (3pm Reception)

Location: Catherine a Hickman Theater
Tickets: $30 general admission including a 1-hour pre-event reception and cash bar.

 

Why Attend?

• Witness Mary Shelley’s extraordinary life come alive on stage—from her feminist upbringing and forbidden love affair with Percy Shelley to her chilling “waking dream” that sparked Frankenstein.
• Experience the emotional and intellectual turmoil of a young woman haunted by loss, legacy, and the power of imagination.
• Explore themes of creation, rebellion, and the human cost of progress—echoes that still resonate in today’s world.

 Seating is limited. Reserve your tickets now and

experience the gothic genius of Mary Shelley like never before.