Kentwood Players will hold open auditions for the musical “YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN” with book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, music and lyrics by Mel Brooks, on Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 11am to 2pm and Sunday, September 11 from 6pm to 9pm. Callbacks by invitation only will be held on Monday, September 12 at 7pm.
This is a non-equity, non-paid production led by Director/Choreographer Alison Mattiza and Musical Director Catherine Rahm, produced by Lori A. Marple-Pereslete by special arrangement with Musical Theatre International.Performance dates are November 11 to December 17, 2016 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm. (with one possible Thursday night performance added) Auditions and performances take place at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Los Angeles, CA 90045.
“YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN” is a wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend based on the 1974 comedy film of the same name written by Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder. This hilarious musical is a parody of the horror film genre, especially the 1931 Universal Pictures adaptation of Mary Shelley'sFrankenstein and its 1939 sequel, Son of Frankenstein. The story follows bright young Dr. Frankenstein as he attempts to complete his grandfather’s masterwork and bring a corpse to life. But this musical comedy hit, winner of the 2008 Outer Critics Circle Award, is not without scary and hilarious complications. With such memorable tunes as “The Transylvania Mania,” “He Vas My Boyfriend” and the famous “Puttin’ On The Ritz,” this show is scientifically-proven to be monstrously good entertainment!
Audition Information
Those auditioning should allow time to sign-in and complete paperwork. Please bring a current headshot and resume with you as well as your calendar. A rehearsal schedule will be posted at auditions and you will be asked to note any conflicts. Be prepared to sing 32 bars from a standard legit musical theater song. An accompanist will be provided. Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to dance. No appointments are necessary. If you have any questions, please email the production team at
YoungFrank@kentwoodplayers.org
Character Breakdown
All roles are singing and all require the ability to dance or move well. Please notemany of the actors in the ensemble will play multiple roles. All ethnicities are encouraged to audition for all roles
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein – Male, age 30’s - 40’s - Baritone/Tenor to G
The Monster – Male, age open – Tenor. Ability to tap dance a plus
Igor – Male or female, age open - Tenor to a G.
Inga – Female, age 20’s -30’s - speaks with a Transylvanian accent and needs to yodel - Mezzo to G plus belt.
Elizabeth Benning – Female, age 30’s - 40’s - Mezzo to E plus belt to C.
Frau Blücher – Female, age 40’s -60’s - Alto belt to B.
Inspector Hans Kemp – Male, age open - Baritone.
Ensemble, male and female, 16 and up – will portray gravediggers, villagers, medical students, passengers, mad scientists and various supporting roles, including:
Blind Hermit -– Male, age 40’s – 60’s - Baritone
Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein – Male, age open - Baritone/Tenor to F.
Ziggy – Male, age open - Baritone.
For more information about Kentwood Players including our current production and upcoming auditions, please visit the Kentwood Players website at
www.kentwoodplayers.org. You can also find Kentwood Players information on Facebook and Twitter.
To meet the “YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN” production team and learn more about Kentwood Players and what goes on at the Westchester Playhouse, the public is invited to attend our membership meetings, which are free and held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located two blocks west of the San Diego Freeway and two blocks north of Manchester at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Los Angeles, CA 90045.
