PRODUCTION TEAM:

Director David Ferrell

Assistant Director Debi Robertson

Music Director Marty Hesse

Choreographer Brayden Lynam

Lights & Sound Designer Scott Bradford

Stage Manager John Taylor

Assistant Stage Manager Aaron Rennhack

Set Designer / Intimacy Coordinator Laura Gilligan

Set Builder Danny Gilligan

Tech Liam Diefenbach

Set Painting Cindy Jakeway, Rebecca Williams, Jen Marcussen

Costumers Cassi Holmes, Emily Phillips

Props Zan Thursby

Due to the adult content of this production: violence, language, intimacy, crude humor including sexual innuendoes as part of the comedic nature of a Mel Brooks musical, we request that all interested parties please attend the Director’s Forum on Tuesday, June 11 at 6:30pm for specific information pertaining to the production, auditions, and preferred casting. We seek to cast performers 18-years of age and older. All minors MUST have a signed parental consent form to participate in auditions.

SYNOPSIS: “Young Frankenstein” (West End Version) is an adaptation of comedy genius, Mel Brook’s hilarious 1974 film into a monster musical comedy. Book by: Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan with Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks. Our story begins when the grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced “Fronk-en-steen”) inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor (pronounced “Eye-gore”), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga, Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. “It’s alive!” he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s. With memorable tunes such as “The Transylvania Mania,” “He Vas My Boyfriend,” and “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” this is scientifically proven, monstrously good entertainment!

AUDITIONS: Monday, June 24th and Tuesday, June 25th at 6:30p. Auditions will include a cold read from the script and a short dance combination. Please dress comfortably and be ready to move. What to Prepare:16-bar musical selection of your choice. (Music should be compatible to the style of the show). A piano accompanist will be provided. People of all genders and ethnicities are encouraged to audition. Come be weird. Share your talents, energy, and have fun!

CALLBACKS: An email will be sent Tuesday night listing the actors needed for callbacks on Thursday, June 27th. Those asked to attend callback will be taught specific song selections and scenes and asked to present. The callback dance audition will include a section of tap dancing, please bring tap shoes if you have them. If you are not available to attend callbacks, please let the director know at time of your audition.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: Rehearsals will begin, Sunday, July 7th with our first read-thru. Following rehearsals will be Monday-Thursday from 6:30-9pm for the month(s) of July – August. Not all cast members will be called to all rehearsals. All conflicts will be considered when making the final schedule. Tech Dates are August 26, 27, 28, 29 all cast members are required to attend tech week and performances.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: August 30, 31 September 1, 6-8, 13-15, and 20-22.

Character Breakdown

Dr. Frederick Frankenstein - Brilliant brain surgeon, professor, and grandson of mad scientist Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein. (*Requires Intimacy)

Gender: Male                         Age: 25 to 35

Vocal range top: G4               Vocal range bottom: Bb2

The Monster - The misunderstood creation of Dr. Frankenstein. (*Requires Intimacy)

Gender: Male                         Age: Any

Vocal range top: Bb4             Vocal range bottom: Db2

Igor - Frederick’s faithful, bright-eyed, eager servant and friend with a hunchback. (*Requires Intimacy)

Gender: Male                         Age: 25 to 35

Vocal range top: G4               Vocal range bottom: Bb2

Inga - Frederick’s young assistant. Attractive and a resident of Transylvania. (*Requires Intimacy)

Gender: Female                     Age: 20 to 30

Vocal range top: A5               Vocal range bottom: G3

Elizabeth Benning - Frederick's boisterous fiancé. (*Requires Intimacy)

Gender: Female                     Age: 25 to 35

Vocal range top: F5               Vocal range bottom: F#3

Frau Blücher - Stern housekeeper of the Frankenstein estate and former lover of Victor Frankenstein. (*Requires Intimacy)

Gender: Female                     Age: 40 to 60

Vocal range top: C5               Vocal range bottom: E3

Inspector Hans Kemp - The head of police in Transylvania. Driven by justice, with a wooden arm and leg. 

Gender: Male                         Age: 40 to 50

Vocal range top: F4               Vocal range bottom: A2

The Hermit - A lonely, blind town hermit, hoping for a friend. 

(Also Plays the role of VILLAGE QUARTET in “Welcome to Transylvania”)

Gender: Male                         Age: 30 to 60

Vocal range top: F4               Vocal range bottom: Ab2

ENSEMBLE

·      Bertram Batram / Steward / Village Quartet

·      Felix / Purser /Village Quartet

·      Werewolf / Village Quartet / Bob

·      Villager / Medical Student / Masha

·      Villager / Medical Student / Sasha

·      Villager / Medical Student / Tasha

·      Villager / Medical Student / Basha