Mary Shelley’s groundbreaking novel, Frankenstein, was published 200 years ago, essentially inventing the science-fiction genre. But far from the grunting Hollywood brutishness of Boris Karloff, the original told the heartbreaking story of a living, feeling creature, brought into the world only to be forsaken by his creator and left to fend for himself. 

Drawing the parallels to modern society, Gregg will offer the world premiere of a new suite of operatic sketches based on the monster's harrowing tale, in partnership with the amazing folks at On Site Opera.

The program will also feature Gregg's acclaimed setting of Edgar Allan Poe's terrifying short story, The Tell-Tale Heart, as well as the premiere of a solo piano piece dedicated to Leonard Bernstein, a permanent Green-Wood resident.

Music by Gregg Kallor

Directed by Sarah Meyers

The Singers

Jennifer Johnson Cano, mezzo-soprano

Joshua Jeremiah, baritone

Brian Cheney, tenor

The Orchestra

Joshua Roman, cello

Gregg Kallor, piano

Production Team

Lighting by Tláloc López-Watermann

Costume Design by Fay Eva 

Stage Management by Cynthia Marino