Mel Brooks’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan
Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks
“Puttin’ on the Ritz” by Irving Berlin
Executive Producer David Lema
Producer Justin Henshaw
Producer
Directed by T.C. Faith
Music Direction by Sierra Ward-Bond, Kirk Corey
Choreography by -
Costume Designer - Michelle Hartman
Location:
Audition Dates: August 1st Friday (6-9 pm),
August 2nd Saturday (3-6pm) Parker school theatre
Callbacks: August 3rd Sunday
First Read Thru: August 6th Wednesday
Rehearsal Dates: August 11th - October 10th At
Tech Week : October 13-16 2025
Performance Dates: October 17, 18, 19 2025 Kahilu Theatre
IT’S ALIVE! (and just in time for Halloween!):
From the creators of the The Producers, comes the monstrous musical comedy Mel Brooks’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. WCT’s grand production will tell the story of the grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced "Fronk-en-steen"), who inherits his family's castle 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 non-stop hilarity abounds. For the audition: all auditionees should prepare 32 bars of music from a musical similar in style and character to Young Frankenstein (please do not prepare a song from Young Frankenstein).
MEN
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein – Male, age 20s-40s. Brilliant brain surgeon, professor, and grandson of mad scientist Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein. Vocal range: Bb one octave below middle C to G above middle C.
The Monster – Male, age indeterminate. Played by a bigger man – the bigger the better. 6’0" MINIMUM - The misunderstood creation of Dr. Frankenstein. Vocal range: Ab one octave below middle C to F above middle C. Also, must be able to emit howling/monster/grunting sounds on key. Knowledge of tap-dancing a plus.
Igor – Male, age indeterminate. Frederick’s faithful, bright-eyed, eager servant and friend–with a hunchback. Vocal range: D below middle C to F above middle C. Familiar with Vaudeville a plus.
Inspector Hans Kemp – Male, age 30-50s. Head of the police in Transylvania, with a wooden arm and leg. Justice-driven. A one octave below middle C to F above middle C.
Blind Hermit – Male, age indeterminate. Lonely, poor, blind town hermit longing for a friend. Vocal range: Bb one octave below middle C to Db just above middle C.
ZIGGY-
WOMEN
Inga – Female, age 20s. Frederick’s bubbly, not-so-bright young assistant. Sexy, attractive. A resident of Transylvania. Vocal range: G# below middle C to A above the treble staff. Yodeling is a plus as is a German accent.
Elizabeth Benning – Female, age 20s-40s. Self-loving/self-absorbed, “madcap”, boisterous fiancé of Frederick. Vocal range: F# below middle C to F#, top line of the treble staff.
Frau Blücher – Female, age late 40s- late 60s. Intense, stern housekeeper of Frankenstein estate. Former lover of Victor Frankenstein. Vocal range: (G natural) below middle C to B, third line treble staff. Broad German accent required.
ENSEMBLE
Ensemble Cast, 20s-30s – 4M/4W. TRIPLE THREAT - strong vocal ability dance/movement training - Tap Dancing is a PLUS++++. LOTS to do in this show.
Grave Diggers, Villagers, Medical Students, Passengers, Mad Scientists
If you would like to help with this production or you have questions, contact the producers at Henshawj77@Yahoo.com
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