Memorial Opera House
Young Frankenstein Auditions
Director: Meg James
Assistant Director: Shannon Kolosci
Vocal and Music Director: Laura Carns
Choreographer: Molly Oros
Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan
Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks
Auditions: Monday, July 15th at 7pm and Tuesday, July 16th at 7pm at Casa Del Roma banquet center, 711 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383. Callbacks (as needed): Wednesday, July 17th at 7pm also at Casa Del Roma.
Please fill out the Audition form here: https://forms.gle/S3DsbuaNtWu2yYQg7
Also, please arrive at auditions prepared to sing a song of your choice (16 measures or less), and please provide sheet music for the accompanist. Acapella auditions will not be accepted.
We accept video submissions, due via email not later than 5pm on Tuesday, July 16th .
For any questions regarding the audition or production, or to submit a video audition please email MOH Production Manager, Vicki Zimmerman: vzimmerman@memorialoperahouse.com
Performances: September 26th through October 13th (12 performances Thurs. - Sun.). All performances will be held at Memorial Opera House.
Rehearsals: Rehearsals begin the week of Monday, July 22. Rehearsals will take place Monday through Thursday from 7 pm to 10 pm, at Casa Del Roma banquet center as well.
Show Synopsis: From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new 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 leggy 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.
Every bit as relevant to audience members who will remember the original as it will be to newcomers, Young Frankenstein has all the panache of the screen sensation with a little extra theatrical flair added. It will surely be the perfect opportunity for a production company to showcase an array of talents. With such memorable tunes as "The Transylvania Mania," "He Vas My Boyfriend" and "Puttin' on the Ritz," Young Frankenstein is scientifically proven, monstrously good entertainment.
Casting Requirements: All roles are open for those of all identities and ethnicities aged 16 or older. All levels of dancing abilities are encouraged to audition.
We are seeking ~ 20 actors.
Roles:
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein
Brilliant brain surgeon, professor and grandson of mad scientist Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein.
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
The Monster
The misunderstood creation of Dr. Frankenstein.
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: Db2
Igor
Frederick’s faithful, bright-eyed, eager servant and friend with a hunchback.
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Inga
Frederick’s young assistant. Attractive and a resident of Transylvania.
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Elizabeth Benning
Frederick’s boisterous fiancé.
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Frau Blücher
Stern housekeeper of the Frankenstein estate and former lover of Victor Frankenstein.
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.
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: A2
The Hermit
A lonely, blind town hermit, hoping for a friend.
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2
Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein
The infamous Dr. Frankenstein and Frederick's grandfather.
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: C#2
Ziggy
The village idiot.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: Eb4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Ensemble
Gravediggers, Villagers, Medical Students, Passengers, Mad Scientists