Frankenstein

When man plays god, does he elevate himself or denigrate the almighty? Does a scientist, who, out of arrogance, seeks to create life deserve whatever creature he might sire? Local actor and playwright Jes Gonzales crafts an entertaining and thought-provoking drama in his original adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein. Nicholas Gailbreath stars as Victor Frankenstein, Drew Struck plays the Creature, and Don Hayden is the seafaring explorer who saves the haunted and nearly frozen scientist and elicits his frightful story. Thu, Fri, Sa 8pm. Through 10/31. $20. Resurrection Theatre production at California Stage, 25th and R Streets, Sacramento; (916) (916) 223-9568, www.ressurectiontheatre.com.