Auditions
Port Tobacco Players is proud to present auditions for
Mel Brooks' "Young Frankenstein: The Musical" Produced by Kim Danek Directed by Mike Gahan Music Directed by Will Derr AUDITION DATES:
Monday, 6/3 @ 7:00 PM Wednesday, 6/5 @ 7:00 PM Monday, 6/10 @ 7:00 PM Callbacks: Wednesday, 6/12 @ 7:00 PM AUDITION LOCATION:
Auditions will be held on stage at the Port Tobacco Players at 508 Charles Street, La Plata, MD. Please park in the town parking lot across the railroad tracks form the side of the theatre. Do not use the parking lot for the urgent care center; you will be towed. |
Prepare about 30 bars (2 minutes) of a Broadway musical number that showcases your voice. Bring sheet music in your key. We will not transpose.
Prepare for a cold read of sides from the show.
Be dressed for a dance audition. Inga must be able to yodel.
Be prepared to provide all scheduling conflicts between June 1 and the end of October.
Questions? Please email the producer, Kim: kim.danek@gmail.com
Prepare for a cold read of sides from the show.
Be dressed for a dance audition. Inga must be able to yodel.
Be prepared to provide all scheduling conflicts between June 1 and the end of October.
Questions? Please email the producer, Kim: kim.danek@gmail.com
REHEARSAL + PERFORMANCE DATES:
Rehearsals are Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings.
You must be available every day from Saturday, September 21 through Wednesday, Oct. 2, and all show weekend.
Rehearsals are Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings.
You must be available every day from Saturday, September 21 through Wednesday, Oct. 2, and all show weekend.
- First read-through date: Saturday, 6/15 at 7:00 PM
- Rehearsals begin Monday, 6/18 at 9:00 AM
- Tech rehearsal will be Saturday, Sept. 21 to Wednesday, Oct. 2
- Performances will be Friday, 10/4, through Sunday, 10/27.
- Brush-up rehearsals will be Wednesday evenings, 10/09 through 10/23.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
This Halloween, PTP brings you a musical horror story with a twist. Comedy geniuses Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder’s parody of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein comes alive this October in the musical "Young Frankenstein!" Watch Dr. Frederick Frankenstein struggle to stay out of the shadow of his troubled family legacy. When he inherits his grandfather's castle, he returns to Transylvania to resolve issues with the property. He hopes to finally be rid of the Frankenstein legacy, but an unusual cast of characters hasother ideas...
This Halloween, PTP brings you a musical horror story with a twist. Comedy geniuses Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder’s parody of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein comes alive this October in the musical "Young Frankenstein!" Watch Dr. Frederick Frankenstein struggle to stay out of the shadow of his troubled family legacy. When he inherits his grandfather's castle, he returns to Transylvania to resolve issues with the property. He hopes to finally be rid of the Frankenstein legacy, but an unusual cast of characters hasother ideas...
ROLES TO BE CAST:
We look forward to everyone auditioning, regardless of race, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
We look forward to everyone auditioning, regardless of race, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
- Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (Male, Age 25 to 35): Brilliant brain surgeon, professor and grandson of mad scientist
- The Monster (Male): The misunderstood creation of Dr. Frankenstein
- Igor (Male, Age 25 to 35): Frederick’s faithful, bright-eyed, eager servant and friend with a hunchback.
- Inga (Female, Age 20 to 30, Must be able to Yodel): Frederick’s young assistant, attractive resident of Transylvania
- Elizabeth Benning (Female, Age 20 to 30): Frederick's boisterous fiancé
- Frau Blucher (Female, Age 40 to 60): Stern housekeeper of the Frankenstein estate and former lover of Victor Frankenstein
- Inspector Hans Kemp (Male, Age 40 to 50): Head of police in Transylvania, driven by justice, has a wooden arm and leg
- The Hermit (Male, Age 30 to 60): A lonely, blind town hermit, hoping for a friend
- Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein (Male, Age 45 to 65): Infamous Dr. Frankenstein and Frederick's grandfather
- Ziggy (Male, Age 18 to 30): Village idiot
- Ensemble: Grave Diggers, Villagers, Medical Students, Passengers, Mad Scientist
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