Gods & Monsters

Runs Mar 6Apr 5, 2026
Based on the novel by Christopher Bram
Written & adapted by Tom Mullen
Directed by M. Graham Smith

Not All Monsters Are In The Movies.

Director of the classic film, Frankenstein James Whale is spending his retirement away from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Will James find peace from his torment, or will his inner monster beguile him to deeper depths? Tom Mullen provides a theatrical adaptation of Christopher Bram’s novel and Oscar-winning film, with a plunge into the inner soul.

Gods & Monsters is a West Coast Premiere in the Decker Theatre.

“Vividly evocative” – Chicago Tribune

“A triumph… thoughtful provocative, and deeply moving adaption” – Buzz News

CAST

JAMES WHALE… Donald Currie
CLAYTON BOONE… Jason M. Blackwell
DAVID LEWIS… Ryan Lee
EDMUND KAY… Tyler Aguallo
MARIA RAMIREZ… Francine Torres*

*Appears courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association (AEA)

CREATIVE TEAM

Asst. Lighting Designer… Nic Candito
Costume Designer… Bethany Flores Deal
Fight Choreographer… Raisa Donato
Props Designer… Jenna Forder
Set Designer… Maya Linke
Stage Manager… Rachel Grace Reyes Mogan
Sound & Projection Designer… Lana Palmer
Lighting Designer… Justin A. Partier
Assistant Director & Dramaturg… Saffron Quinn
Intimacy Choreographer… Jeunée Simon