SHOW DATES OCT 10TH - 26TH
FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS AT 7:30 PM AND SUNDAYS AT 3:00 PM
Digital submissions open until July 13th at 7:00 PM.
Please send your submissions to production@PAPlayhouse.org.
AUDITIONS
JULY 14TH & 15TH
FROM 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM
DIRECTED BY
MARK A STUTZ
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY
MEL BROOKS
BOOK BY
MEL BROOKS & THOMAS MEEHAN
Young Frankenstein is a hilarious musical comedy that brings Mel Brooks' classic film to the stage. Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, inherits his infamous grandfather’s castle in Transylvania. Despite his initial reluctance, Frederick gets pulled into the family business of reanimating the dead, leading to hilarious antics with the help of his quirky assistants, Igor and Inga, and the mysterious housekeeper Frau Blücher. With catchy songs and plenty of laughs, this musical is a fun and lively take on the classic horror story.
SYNOPSIS
CALLBACKS WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY, JULY 17TH. CALLBACKS ARE BY INVITATIONS ONLY.
AUDITION INFORMATION
HOW TO AUDITION
To be considered for casting, all individuals must audition in person and/or digitally.
PLEASE NOTE: We ask that you be available for callbacks if selected.
We are currently seeking actors ages 18+ due to some of the content material containing sexual themes and references as well as graphic language within the script.
AUDITION TIMES
Auditions will be held by appointment in groups of 10 people in 90 minute time slots. Please be sure you have signed up properly prior to the audition date. Music & Dance Auditions will be held from 6:00-10:30 pm on Monday, July 14th and Tuesday, July 15th. Vocal auditions will be followed by dance auditions. Please use the link below to sign up.
WALK IN AUDITIONS WILL BE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
AUDITION FORM
Please fill out the form below. Please remember to bring your headshot and resume.
If unable to fill out the form, please note you will be able to fill it out at auditions.
PERFORMANCE DATES
Performances will be October 10TH - 26TH. Performances will take place from Friday to Sunday. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM
TECH REHEARSAL
Tech rehearsal will take place from October 4th to 9th. Please note that tech rehearsal is mandatory for all actors.
AUDITION PREPARATION
WHAT TO BRING WITH TO AUDITIONS
All actors should have their conflicts prepared to present at the time of auditions. Please bring a resume and headshot with you. For the dance portion, dress comfortably and wear shoes you can dance in.
MUSIC AUDITIONS
All music auditions will be held individually. Please prepare to sing from the audition cuts provided for EACH character you are interested in. If only interested in ensemble or minor role, note that specific music will be available.
Please bring a copy of the sheet music, if needed.
The sheet music and accompaniment tracks provided below are the same cuts that will be used during your audition time.
DANCE AUDITIONS
After concluding the music audition each audition group will then gather in the rehearsal room for the dance audition. Please come prepared to move. Dance/character shoes suggested, but not necessary.
If auditioning for a tap role, please submit a digital tap audition to production@paplayhouse.org by Tuesday, July 15th at 5 PM. Tap auditions will not take place in person. Please find the recorded tap combo in the link below.
Please no open toed shoes/sandals or bare feet during the dance audition. We want to try our best to maintain the safety of all of people auditioning as much as possible.
DIGITAL SUBMISSIONS
Please note that we will be accepting video auditions. Submissions are due no later than Sunday July 13th at 7:00 PM so our creative team is able to view your tape in a timely manner.
All auditioning with video submissions must be able to be at callbacks in person on July 17th unless cleared with the production crew.
For your tape: we ask you please slate in the beginning of your tape (state your name and which character you will be auditioning for). You may use the accompaniment tracks provided for your music auditions. The dance combination video link will be provided under the dance section.
MORE QUESTIONS?
Please email all questions regarding auditions to production@paplayhouse.org
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
DR. FREDERICK FRANKENSTEINᴬᴮ
A brilliant brain surgeon, professor and grandson of mad scientist Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein.
Male Presenting (25-35)
Vocal Range Bb2 - G4
THE MONSTERᴬᴮ
The misunderstood creation of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein.
Male Presenting (Any Age)
Vocal Range Db2 - Bb4
IGOR
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein’s faithful, bright-eyed, eager servant & friend with a hunchback.
Male Presenting (25-35)
Vocal Range Bb2 - G4
INGAᴬᴮᴰ
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein's young assistant. An attractive resident of Transylvania.
Female Presenting (20-30)
Vocal Range G3 - A5
ELIZABETH BENNINGᴬ
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein's boisterous fiancé.
Female Presenting (25-35)
Vocal Range F#4 - F5
FRAU BLÜCHERᴬ
Stern housekeeper of the Frankenstein estate and former lover of Victor Von Frankenstein.
Female Presenting (40-60+)
Vocal Range E3 - C5
INSPECTOR HANS KEMP
The head of police in Transylvania. Driven by justice, with a wooden arm and leg
Male Presenting (40-50)
Vocal Range A2- F4
THE HERMIT
A lonely, blind town hermit, hoping for a friend.
Male Presenting (30-60)
Vocal Range Ab2 - F4
DR. VICTOR VON FRANKENSTEIN
The infamous Dr. Frankenstein and Frederick's grandfather.
Male Presenting (45-65)
Vocal Range C#2- F4
ZIGGY
The village idiot.
Male Presenting (18-30)
Vocal Range D3 - Eb4
ENSEMBLEᴮ
All Gender Identities/Presentation. Residents to make up the strong community of Transylvania. The ensemble is heavily used in the storytelling of this show. Compiled of Gravediggers, Villagers, Medical Students, Passengers, Mad Scientists
ᴬ THESE ROLE WILL REQUIRE INTIMACY WORK
ᴮ THESE ROLES WILL OR MAY FEATURE TAP DANCING
ᴰ THIS ROLE WILL FEATURE YODELING
PRODUCTION CREW
MARK A STUTZ
CORINNE PHILBIN
DIRECTOR
STAGE MANAGER
SARAH J. DAVIS
MEG PIERRE
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
CHOREOGRAPHER
AMANDA HAAG
TBA
BRETT OLIVEIRA
TODD BURKEL
SET AND LIGHTING DESIGNER
COSTUME DESIGNER
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
MUSIC DIRECTOR
TBA
INTIMACY CHOREOGRAPHER
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
Become a part of the Playhouse. Here at Pennsylvania Playhouse, we rely on the community to do what we do. Each year we run six shows, three plays, and three musicals. We welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identification, age, socio-economic status, national origin, sexual orientation, or ability.
INCLUSIÓN Y DIVERSIDAD
Conviértete en parte de Playhouse. Aquí en Pennsylvania Playhouse, confiamos en la comunidad para hacer lo que hacemos. Cada año presentamos seis espectáculos, tres obras de teatro y tres musicales. Damos la bienvenida a cualquier persona independientemente de su raza, color, religión, género, identificación de género, edad, nivel socioeconómico, origen nacional, orientación sexual o capacidad.
