The FRANKENSTEIN Experience

Inspired by Mary Shelley’s gothic masterpiece, The Frankenstein Experience was a site-specific immersive production staged throughout the historic grounds of George C. Marshall’s Dodona Manor. Guests moved freely through candlelit scenes, eerie laboratories, hidden chambers, and haunting encounters as the story unfolded around them, transforming the historic property into a world of monsters.

Blending live theatre, environmental storytelling, music, and horror, the experience invited audiences to step inside the experiment itself. Designed to adapt to historic homes, museums, estates, and unusual venues, The Frankenstein Experience can be reimagined for new spaces and communities through future partnerships and collaborations.

If you are interested in producing this work or have a venue that may be a fit, please contact hello@nauthuman.com.

A person dressed as a bride with a skeletal face paint holding hands with a man in a suit at a nighttime outdoor event, surrounded by colorful lights and trees, with fog creating an eerie atmosphere.
A nighttime outdoor scene with two people near large trees, illuminated by colorful blue, green, and purple lights. One person is sitting and the other is standing next to a table with art supplies, possibly creating art or engaging in a mystical activity. The background shows a row of small lights, suggesting a park or festival setting.
Two people standing outside a house at night, wearing chains and colorful clothing, illuminated by multicolored lights.

The doctor will see you now…

  • "“The Frankenstein Experience somehow managed to be elegant, creepy, and emotional all at once. The candlelit cellar scene alone was worth the trip.”

    – Emily T.

  • "The atmosphere was unreal. Every spot had something scary happening, it felt closer to being inside a film than attending a play."

    – Daniel R.

  • "I’ve never experienced theatre like this before. It felt like stepping directly into a nightmare dreamscape. The Bride genuinely gave me chills.”

    – Sarah M.

House decorated with colorful lights and Halloween-themed costumes on porch
Two women dressed as witches or ghosts in a dark, spooky room with blue and yellow lighting, holding candles near a candelabrum, with a brick wall and chains hanging from the ceiling in the background.
People dressed in costumes performing a theatrical show on a porch with colorful lighting.
Woman dressed in ghoulish costume with painted face holding lit candles in a dimly lit room with brick wall background.
A man dressed as a scientist with chains around his neck and waist, holding a nerve in his hand, standing outside a house at night with colorful lighting and fog, talking to a woman in a vintage striped dress.
A person sitting on a bench next to a skeleton holding a scythe in a foggy, orange-lit scene.
A woman dressed as a fortune teller or witch sits on the ground under a tree at night, with a purple and green lighting effect. She has her arms outstretched and is surrounded by large dreamcatchers with web-like patterns, illuminated by multicolored
People in costumes dancing near a white column illuminated with colorful lights outside a house during a Halloween celebration.
A vintage-themed wedding reception with a bride in a lace dress and veil and a groom in a dark suit and bowler hat, exchanging rings, lit by candlelight with a table decorated with flowers and a sparking candle.
A woman taking a mirror selfie with a smartphone, holding a doll, surrounded by red smoke or fog.
Two people in a dimly lit, outdoor setting with blue and purple lighting, surrounded by candles and foliage.
A woman with wavy hair wearing a black and white striped dress reading a book on a porch at night, with chairs, a lantern, and a table with papers and bottles outside.

Step onto the grounds of one of Leesburg’s most treasured historic landmarks at George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor. Originally constructed in the early 1800s, this elegant Federal-style manor became the beloved home of General George C. Marshall and his wife Katherine from 1941 until 1959. It was here that Marshall, one of the most influential figures of the twentieth century, reflected on world affairs after leading the Allied victory in World War II, serving as Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense, and developing the Marshall Plan, a landmark effort that helped rebuild Europe after the war and earned him the Nobel Peace Prize.

Today, the beautifully preserved house and gardens stand as a National Historic Landmark, offering visitors a rare connection to both Loudoun County history and world history.

Learn More About GEORGE C. MARSHALL’S DODONA MANOR

A yellow mansion with white trim and black shutters, surrounded by green trees and six vintage cars parked in front.
Four vintage cars parked in front of a yellow southern-style house with white columns and black window shutters, surrounded by trees and fallen leaves.
Two people are standing outside a house at night, illuminated by colorful lights. One person wears a black and white striped dress with a large black bow, and the other wears a white shirt and purple pants. The person in white has chains draped around their neck and shoulders. The scene has a spooky or theatrical vibe, with a background of a house with windows and greenery.