Casting Teen Performers for "Young Frankenstein" Play
Casting teen performers for the play "Young Frankenstein." Please review the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein! 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 flirtatious lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), 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. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds. Rate: All roles are volunteer. Additional info: Non-Equity. Audition requirements: Please prepare up to 32 bars of a comedic or uptempo song that showcases your acting ability. Please bring sheet music if you have it, as well as an accompaniment track (please bring the track on a cell phone or laptop). An accompanist will be available on Wednesday only, and directors welcome auditions with tracks either day. Will also be learning a short dance combination in dance shoes or sneakers, so wear comfortable clothes. There is no required monologue, but a short joke is always welcome. Callbacks must be in person. Callbacks: Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 9 AM to 2 PM. Invite only. You will receive an email or text from the production team regarding your callback status. Rehearsals: evenings Weekly – Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 PM until tech and performance weeks, which will be evenings from 6-10 pm. Directors will aim for 3 evenings a week. Performance dates: Friday – Sunday, October 11-13, and Thursday – Sunday, October 19-22, 2024. For additional info please see the document attached. If you are interested, please apply.
15 roles
Brilliant brain surgeon, professor, and grandson of mad scientist Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein. Baritone Bb2-G4. Tap dancing is a plus.
The misunderstood creation of Dr. Frankenstein. Baritone. Must be able to emit howling/monster/grunting sounds with fervor. Baritone Bb4-Db2. Tap dancing preferred.
Frederick’s faithful, bright-eyed, eager servant and friend–with a hunchback. Baritone Bb2-G4. Cockney accent preferred.
Frederick’s bubbly, naive young assistant. A resident of Transylvania. Soprano w/ belt & yodeling G3-A5. Excellent dancer with tap preferred. German accent preferred.
Self-loving, “madcap”, boisterous fiancé of Frederick. Mezzo w/ strong belt F#3-F5
Intense, stern housekeeper of Frankenstein's estate. Former lover of Victor Frankenstein. Alto E3-C5. Romanian accent preferred.
Head of the police in Transylvania, with a wooden arm and leg. Justice-driven. Baritone A2-F4. German or Romanian accent. Potential to also play Blind Hermit (a lonely, blind town hermit, hoping for a friend).
Well-intentioned village idiot. Baritone D3-Eb4. Also is a member of the ensemble for chorus numbers.
The infamous Dr. Frankenstein and Frederick’s grandfather. Baritone C#2-F4. Also is a member of the ensemble for chorus numbers.
ENSEMBLE – Diverse ensemble cast of men, women, and non-binary actors with strong vocals and theater dance skills. Various feature roles. Ability to speak with accents is a plus.
ENSEMBLE – Diverse ensemble cast of men, women, and non-binary actors with strong vocals and theater dance skills. Various feature roles. Ability to speak with accents is a plus.
ENSEMBLE – Diverse ensemble cast of men, women, and non-binary actors with strong vocals and theater dance skills. Various feature roles. Ability to speak with accents is a plus.
ENSEMBLE – Diverse ensemble cast of men, women, and non-binary actors with strong vocals and theater dance skills. Various feature roles. Ability to speak with accents is a plus.
ENSEMBLE – Diverse ensemble cast of men, women, and non-binary actors with strong vocals and theater dance skills. Various feature roles. Ability to speak with accents is a plus.
ENSEMBLE – Diverse ensemble cast of men, women, and non-binary actors with strong vocals and theater dance skills. Various feature roles. Ability to speak with accents is a plus.
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