Showcase Your Talents
Open Auditions for Young Frankenstein
AUDITIONS
at Parker School Theatre
August 1, 6-9pm
August 2, 3-6pm
PERFORMANCES
at Kahilu Theatre
October 17, 18, 19
FIRST READ-THROUGH
August 6
REHEARSALS
August 11—October 10
TECH WEEK
October 13-16
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.)
Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks
“Puttin’ on the Ritz” by Irving Berlin
Director: T.C. Faith
Producer: Justin Henshaw
Executive Producer: David Lema
ROLES
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.
Vocal range: 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.
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
Four Men and Four Women
20s-30s
TRIPLE THREAT - strong vocal ability, dance and movement training. Tap Dancing is a PLUS++++. LOTS to do in this show. Grave Diggers, Villagers, Medical Students, Passengers, Mad Scientists.
NOTE
If you have a headshot and acting resumé, you may bring them with you. Auditionees, however, may be asked to have their picture taken by the WCT photographer.
Please bring an accurate list of rehearsal conflicts with you to the audition.
WCT is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As such, we encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, and ages to attend auditions.