Skylight Music Theatre Announces Cast Of Frankenstein The Musical
editBased on classic novel by Mary Shelley
January 28, 2025 (Milwaukee, WI) – Skylight Music Theatre is thrilled to announce the cast of its upcoming production, Frankenstein: The Musical, based on the classic novel by Mary Shelley. The talented cast is poised to bring this iconic story to life on stage in a new and exciting way.
“I am so excited to bring this production of Jeff Jackson and Mark Baron’s Frankenstein to Milwaukee. It has a beautiful score and a powerful message about the promise and perils of advancing technology. With AI becoming more and more integrated into our daily lives (and, incidentally, being used to help us create some of our projected backgrounds), this show could not be more timely.” said Michael Unger, director of the show and Artistic Director of Skylight Music Theatre. “This is not your gothic, horror show 'bolts-in-the-neck green guy' Frankenstein. It is marvelously faithful to the original Mary Shelley novel and therefore a very important literary event that you won’t want to miss. The authors will be here during the rehearsal process so we will be customizing this work with our local artists. Wherever this musical of Frankenstein goes from here, it will have Skylight’s DNA all over it.”
Leading the cast is Milwaukee native, Seth K. Hale, who will be taking on the role of Dr. Victor Frankenstein. Hale was previously scene on the Cabot Stage as Clopin in The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Orin in Little shop of Horrors. Joining Hale in the production is Skylight favorite both onstage and as part of the artistic team, Stephanie Staszak as Elizabeth, the strong-willed love interest of Dr. Frankenstein. Staszak’s soaring voice and emotional depth will bring a new dimension to the character of Victor’s love interest, adding layers of complexity to this timeless tale of love and loss. Miss Kyle Blair will bring to life the Creature; many will remember their captivating performance as Mr. Bumble in Skylight’s Oliver!
Rounding out the cast is a talented ensemble of performers, each bringing their own unique gifts to the production. From haunting melodies to an impressive array of special effects, audiences can expect a theatrical experience like no other.
“This all-local cast is filled with Skylight favorites as well as some first-timers. They bring an authenticity to the material that will pull you directly into the action, emotion, terror, and ultimate heart of the story.” said Unger. “It is a great joy as a director to offer such rich roles to our artists and, through them, to our audiences.”
Frankenstein: The Musical opens Friday, February 21 and runs through March 9. Information and tickets are available at www.skylightmusictheatre.org.
Cast
Victor — Seth K. Hale*
Elizabeth — Stephanie Staszak
The Creature — Miss Kyle Blair
Walton/Ensemble — Joe Picchetti
Henry/Ensemble — Jonathan Riker
Victor’s Father/Ensemble — Rick Richter
Victor’s Mother/Ensemble — SaraLynn Evenson
Justine/Ensemble — Ashley Rodriguez
Young Victor/William/Ensemble — Mars Schultz
Frankenstein: The Musical
Based on the novel by Mary Shelley
February 21 – March 9, 2025
Music by Mark Baron
Book and Lyrics by Jeffrey Jackson
Directed by Artistic Director Michael Unger**
Movement Direction by Jayne Regan Pink
Music Direction by Janna Ernst
*Appearing through an agreement between Skylight Music Theatre and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
**The Director is a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, an independent national labor union.
Biographies
Miss Kyle Blair (The Creature) Second show at Skylight! Miss Kyle has spent a sizeable portion of their career in international waters, performing with Disney Cruise Line as Kings, Clocks, and Genies, and originating the role of Hook Hand in Tangled: the Musical. They have worked regionally in Chicago, Portland, Memphis, Arizona, and Colorado; with the National Players – America's Longest-Running Touring Company (Olney, MD); and sometimes performs in drag as @greatauntmavis. Love to family and forever friends. Hi, Georgia! Thanks!
SaraLynn Evenson (Victor’s Mother/Ensemble) joyfully returns after School of Rock, Xanadu, The Full Monty, Zombies… and Oklahoma! at Skylight. Recent credits are First Stage: Arthur and Friends…, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Music Theatre Madison: Hephaestus, and many appearances with Musical MainStage and SideNotes Cabaret. Other favorites include National Tour: A Christmas Carol, NYC: Urinetown, Dark Passenger, Weathervane Playhouse: Into the Woods, Secret Garden, Sweet Charity, Chicago. Love to Derek, Vivienne and Dominic! saralynnonstage.com
Seth K. Hale (Victor) is a full-time stage, screen, and commercial actor based out of Milwaukee Wisconsin. Previous Skylight roles include Clopin in The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Orin in Little Shop of Horrors. Most recently he played Nick Massi in Jersey Boys at Farmers Alley Theatre and has been seen in film festivals around the country as Larry Gatlin in the short film adaptation of Stephen King’s The Last Rung on the Ladder. For more information and updates visit www.sethkhale.com.