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 WEDNESDAY, JULY 16TH. THESE ARE BY INVITE ONLY
AUDITION INFORMATION
HOW TO AUDITION
To be considered for casting, all individuals must audition in person and also be available for callbacks if selected.
Since there may be some members of the cast may be under 18, all cast-members will be required to have their clearances. This will be need to be presented to the stage manager and production crew when requested.
AUDITION TIMES
In The Heights auditions will be held as open call sessions. Please come prepared to sing, dance and cold read sides. Headshots and resumes are preferred, if applicable, to casting. Please be sure to carve out 45 minutes for your audition including wait time.
AUDITION FORM
The form will be available at auditions. Please include a headshot and resume.
PERFORMANCE DATES
Performances will be July 25th - August 10th. Performances will take place from Friday to Sunday. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 6:00 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. For the singing audition, please bring sheet music marked with your prepared 16–32 bars. An accompanist will be provided.
DANCE AUDITIONS
Dance auditions will consist of a choreographed number.
SINGING AND MONOLOGUE AUDITIONS
For the singing portion of day two, we ask that you prepare 16-32 bars of a song in the style of “Singin’ in the Rain” or from the show itself. For the Monologues we ask that they be a length of 1-1.5 minutes. Please remember to sign up for a time-slot above.
DIGITAL SUBMISSION
Auditions for Singin’ in the Rain will be held in person on Friday, March 14th and Sunday, March 16th. If you’re unable to attend one portion, you may submit a digital audition for that portion.
Full digital submissions are also accepted.
All digital materials must be submitted by Sunday, March 16th, at 7:00 PM.
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
INGAᴬ
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein's young assistant. An attractive resident of Transylvania.
Female Presenting (Any Age)
Vocal Range Db2 - Bb4
ELIZABETH BENNINGᴬ
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein's boisterous fiancé.
Female Presenting (Any Age)
Vocal Range Db2 - Bb4
FRAU BLÜCHERᴬ
Stern housekeeper of the Frankenstein estate and former lover of Victor Von Frankenstein.
Female Presenting (Any Age)
Vocal Range Db2 - Bb4
INSPECTOR HANS KEMP
Usnavi’s crush and an ambitious young woman who works at the salon. She dreams of moving downtown for a better life but struggles to make it happen.
Male Presenting (Any Age)
Vocal Range Db2 - Bb4
THE HERMIT
Nina’s love interest and an employee at her father’s cab company. He’s ambitious, hardworking, and the only non-Latino in the group. He dreams of owning his own business.
Male Presenting (Any Age)
Vocal Range Db2 - Bb4
DR. VICTOR VON FRANKENSTEIN
The bold and sassy owner of the salon. She loves to gossip but deeply cares about her friends.
Male Presenting (Any Age)
Vocal Range Db2 - Bb4
ZIGGY
A sweet but not-so-bright stylist at the salon. She’s kind and always means well.
Male Presenting (Any Age)
Vocal Range Db2 - Bb4
ENSEMBLE
All Gender Identities/Presentation. Residents to make up the strong community of Washington Heights. The ensemble is heavily used in the storytelling of this show. Must be excellent dancers in street and salsa styles, and excellent singers.
ᴬTHESE ROLES WILL REQUIRE INTIMACY WORK
ᴮTHESE ROLES WILL FEATURE TAP DANCING
PRODUCTION CREW
MARK A STUTZ
DIRECTOR
CORINNE PHILBIN
STAGE MANAGER
SARAH J. DAVIS
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
MEG OLSEN
CHOREOGRAPHER
AMANDA HAAG
MUSIC DIRECTOR
TBA
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
BRETT OLIVEIRA
SET AND LIGHTING DESIGNER
TODD BURKEL
COSTUME DESIGNER
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.
