Damian grew up in Bern and discovered his passion for acting during a high-school exchange year in the USA. He appeared on stage and in film in Switzerland, then left to pursue a four-year professional training program at the Munich Film Academy, graduating with a certificate in acting for both stage and screen. Damian returned to Switzerland in 2024 and is once again diving into the world of drama, last seen on stage in Upstage’s production of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This production is his debut as a director.

Myriam grew up in a Swiss-German family near Vevey. During her studies of French literature in Lausanne she performed with several French-speaking theatre groups. Since moving to Bern in 2016, Myriam has been a regular cast or crew member in Upstage, as well as performing in German and Swiss-German with the Zytglogge Theater Bern. She is an experienced director, having directed three Upstage plays as well as several plays for the Berner Liebhaberbühne. Since 2025 Myriam is also the artistic director of Theater im Schlosskeller in Fraubrunnen.

Selma Dimitrijevic (1975) is a writer, director, and dramaturg based in Wales. Originally from Croatia, with a background in theatre that began in a childhood surrounded by ballet and stage artists, she is best known for her work as Artistic Director of Greyscale Theatre Company, where she specializes in bold, political theatre and radical adaptations of classic texts such as “Hedda Gabler” and “Dr. Frankenstein”.

Mary Shelly (1797–1851) was a British novelist best known for writing  Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, which she wrote when she was just 18 years old. The novel was born out of a ghost story writing contest while she and other famous writers, including Lord Byron and her future husband Percy Shelley, were staying in Switzerland during a rainy summer. It was first published anonymously in London in 1818 when Mary was 20, with her name appearing in the 1821 edition.

Julia, born in the United States and raised in Basel, is a scientist at heart. She has a background in physics and philosophy, and is currently a masters student studying climate science at the University of Bern. She grew up dancing and has always had a passion for performing. She is now making her acting debut with Upstage Theatre.

Severin works in artificial intelligence for a Zurich-based company. Fascinated by the boundaries of scientific ambition — a theme central to both AI and the Frankenstein story — he finds resonance between his work and the stage. After performing in theatre as a child, he rediscovered his love for acting in 2024. This play is his debut with Upstage Theatre.

Brooke moved to Switzerland from the USA with her family in 2019. Since then she has gone to university and graduated with a degree in Musical Theatre. She is passionate about all areas of the arts including dance, music and theatre and continues to work on being creative in all aspects of her life.

Lucas is a French-German actor who grew up in England. He discovered his passion for theatre when performing in school when he was around eight years old. Since then theatre has been a constant part of his life, giving him the chance to step into different roles and explore new perspectives. He loves being on stage, bringing stories to life and connecting with people through his performance. Whether he’s acting or singing, the stage has always felt like home to him.

Selen grew up in Bern and has been passionate about dancing and theatre since childhood. She began her acting journey performing in James Bond and in König Übü at the Schlachthaus Theater. Having finished high school this year, Selen is now taking a gap year to focus on her acting career. This is her debut with Upstage Theatre.

Marc grew up in England and works in communications and fundraising for SOS Children’s Villages, Switzerland.  After roles in The Giver and A Maze, this is Marc’s third time performing with Upstage. Previously a regular cast member with ZEST, the Zurich English-speaking Theatre, Marc has also been on stage in Bern with the improvisation group Up the Tree. He is a father of two adult boys and has two granddaughters.

Gemma, born in the south of Italy, lived and worked in Germany for 23 years before moving to Bern in 2023. She has been passionate about arts all her life – be it music, theatre, dance, cinema or art exhibitions. In her youth she played the organ and has now been playing drums for more than a decade. As a busy mother and a research project manager, she still finds time to write short stories and poetry and is dreaming of her first book. Mary is Gemma’s first acting role.

Deva, born 2016 in Bern, comes from a family with Bulagarian, Japanese and Swiss roots. The violin has enriched her life since she was six years old. She is also a passionate painter, an illustrator of stories and a ballet dancer. She loves telling jokes, listening to audiobooks and eating chocolate.

Sylvie is an 8 year old in the third grade, who loves to run around and play. Ballet is her passion, and music has been part of her life since her very first days. Both her parents play shiny instruments (trombone and French horn), so she chose the violin — and with this, she sets the tone at home! When not climbing or skiing down a snowy slope, she enjoys reading. And right now, her favourite things to draw are… puffins!