Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced "Fronk-en-steen") inherits his family's estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor (pronounced "Eye-gore"), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. "It's alive!" he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather's. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity abounds. Every bit as relevant to audience members who will remember the original as it will be to newcomers, "Young Frankenstein" has all the panache of the screen sensation with a little extra theatrical flair added. With such memorable tunes as "The Transylvania Mania," "He Vas My Boyfriend" and "Puttin' on the Ritz," Young Frankenstein is scientifically proven to be monstrously good entertainment.
Auditionees should prepare up to 32 bars of an up-tempo contemporary musical theater song, in the style of the show, that demonstrates range and personality. An accompanist will be provided. A cappella is not permitted. They must also sign Villagers' liability/photo release form.
| Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (20s-30s) | A professor, brilliant brain surgeon, and grandson of the mad scientist Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein. Vocal range: B-flat one octave below middle C to G above middle C. |
| Igor (20s-30s) | Frederick's faithful, bright-eyed and eager servant and friend with a hunchback. Vocal range: D below middle C to F above middle C. |
| Inga (20s) | Frederick's bubbly, not-so-bright young assistant. Sexy, attractive. A resident of Transylvania. Vocal range: G-sharp below middle C to A above the treble staff. Yodeling is a plus. |
| Elizabeth Benning (20s-30s) | Frederick's self-loving "madcap" boisterous fiancée. Vocal range: F-sharp below middle C to F-sharp, top line of the treble staff. |
| Frau Blücher (female/male, 30s-40s) | The intense, stern housekeeper of Frankenstein estate. Former lover of Victor Frankenstein. Vocal range: F-sharp sharp (G natural) below middle C to B, third line treble staff. |
| The Monster (indeterminate) | The misunderstood creation of Dr. Frankenstein. Must be able to emit howling/monster/grunting sounds. Tap dancing a plus. Vocal range: A-flat one octave below middle C to F above middle C. |
| Inspector Hans Kemp (40s-50s) | Head of the police in Transylvania, with a wooden arm and leg. Justice-driven. A one octave below middle C to F above middle C. Will double as the Blind Hermit, a lonely, poor, blind hermit longing for a friend. Vocal range: B-flat one octave below middle C to D-flat just above middle C. |
| Ensemble | Plays plenty of featured roles, lot of juicy lines and singing, including a barbershop quartet. Need strong dance/movement training. This group will portray gravediggers, villagers, medical students, passengers, and mad scientists, among others. |
| Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein (40s-50s) | Frederick's infamous grandfather. Vocal range: C-sharp below middle C to G-sharp above middle C. |
| Ziggy (30s) | The well-intentioned village idiot. Vocal range: F below middle C to F above middle C. |
Auditions will be held at 7 p.m. April 3 and 4; callbacks will be held at the same time April 11. Rehearsals will typically begin at 7 p.m. on dates between April 11 and June 9, with specifics to be announced. Performances will occur at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays June 10-26. It is directed by Nicholas Wainwright and produced by Ana Kalet and Dan Schulze.
For more information, visit the Villagers website. Villagers Theatre is located at 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset.
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