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 

First Congregational Church, 199 Valley Street, Willimantic

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).