WTG AUDITIONS FOR:
The Mel Brooks Musical
Young Frankenstein
Book by Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan Mel Brooks
Original Direction & Choreography by Susan Stroman
Choreographer: Amanda Nelson Director: Pam Pellegrine Music Director: Ken Clark
Principal Role Auditions:
Wednesday & Thursday, May 17 & 18, 2023 at 7 PM
Ages 18-up
Audition will include music, dance, acting
First Congregational Church, 199 Valley Street, Willimantic
Supporting & Ensemble Role Auditions:
Tuesday & Wednesday, May 23 & 24, 2023 at 7 PM
Ages 16- up
Audition will focus on dance and music, some acting
Location TBD (check
https://www.windhamtheatreguild.org/ for updates)
Please prepare a short (up to 60 seconds) musical selection (does not have to be from the show) for
the vocal audition.
Sheet music in your key is REQUIRED.
Piano accompaniment will be provided.
Readings from the script will be provided.
Dress comfortably for the acting and dance/movement activities.
Production Dates: July 28, 29, 30, August 4, 5, 6, 10, 11 & 12, 2023
For more information, please contact Pam Pellegrine at
ppellegrine@sbcglobal.net.
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com
PRINCIPAL ROLES
Casting Age Requirements 18 and older
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein
Brilliant brain surgeon, professor and grandson of mad scientist Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
The Monster
The misunderstood creation of Dr. Frankenstein.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: Db2
Igor
Frederick’s faithful, bright-eyed, eager servant and friend with a hunchback.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Inga
Frederick’s young assistant. Attractive and a resident of Transylvania.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Yodeling and Tap Dancing Desired
Elizabeth Benning
Frederick's boisterous fiancé.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Frau Blücher
Stern housekeeper of the Frankenstein estate and former lover of Victor Frankenstein.
Gender: Female
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
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: A2
SUPPORTING ROLES (part of Ensemble)
Casting Age Requirements 16 and Older
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.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: C#2
Ziggy
The village idiot.
Vocal range top: Eb4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Ensemble: active roles for singers and dancers. In multiple scenes and numbers. Dance experience preferred (including Tap).
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