Directed by Almi Clerkin​

WHEN & WHERE

 

Audition Dates & Times:

*Those auditioning only need to come to one audition session

• Saturday, August 12, 2023 -- 2:00pm

• Sunday, August 13, 2023 -- 2:00pm

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If you are unable to attend day of auditions but would like to audition, please email jkemp@theacademytheatre.org.

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Audition Location

• The Academy Theatre Rehearsal Studio, 275 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335 

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WHAT TO PREPARE

Music 

• ADULTS

  • 40-60 seconds of a Broadway style song of your choice

    • Songs from Young Frankenstein are permitted. ​

  • Must have accompaniment (either piano or karaoke track)

  • Pianist will be provided.

  • Speaker will be provided for phone/device.
     

Dance

• A dance combo will be taught at the start of each audition session.

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*Audition sides will be provided.

 

*There is no need to prepare a monologue or dance routine.

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CHARACTER LIST

 

Dr. Frederick Frankenstein – Male, age 20s-40s. Brilliant brain surgeon, professor, and grandson of mad scientist Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein.

Vocal range: Bb one octave below middle C to G above middle C.

 

The Monster – Male, age indeterminate. Played by a bigger man – the bigger the better. 6'0" MINIMUM - The misunderstood creation of Dr. Frankenstein.

Vocal range: Ab one octave below middle C to F above middle C. Also, must be able to emit howling/monster/grunting sounds on key. Knowledge of tap-dancing a plus.

 

Igor – Male, age indeterminate. Frederick’s faithful, bright-eyed, eager servant and friend–with a hunchback.

Vocal range: D below middle C to F above middle C. Familiar with Vaudeville a plus.

 

Inspector Hans Kemp – Male, age 30-50s. Head of the police in Transylvania, with a wooden arm and leg. Justice-driven.

Vocal range: A one octave below middle C to F above middle C.

 

Blind Hermit – Male, age indeterminate. Lonely, poor, blind town hermit longing for a friend.

Vocal range: Bb one octave below middle C to Db just above middle C.

 

Inga – Female, age 20s. Frederick’s bubbly, not-so-bright young assistant. Sexy, attractive. A resident of Transylvania.

Vocal range: G# below middle C to A above the treble staff. Yodeling is a plus as is a German accent.

 

Elizabeth Benning – Female, age 20s-40s. Self-loving/self-absorbed, “madcap”, boisterous fiancé of Frederick.

Vocal range: F# below middle C to F#, top line of the treble staff.

 

Frau Blücher – Female, age late 40s- late 60s. Intense, stern housekeeper of Frankenstein estate. Former lover of Victor Frankenstein.

Vocal range: F## (G natural) below middle C to B, third line treble staff. Broad German accent required

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ENSEMBLE – Teens-40s – TRIPLE THREAT - strong vocal ability dance/movement training - Tap Dancing is a PLUS+. LOTS to do in this show.

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CREW & VOLUNTEERS

Not a fan of the spotlight, but still want to be involved? We need volunteers for everything from hair and make-up to crew and lights. Send an email to jkemp@theacademytheatre.org

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Performance Dates:

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Friday, October 6, 2023 at 7:30pm

Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 7:30pm

Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 2:00pm

Friday, October 13, 2023 at 7:30pm

Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 2:00pm

Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 7:30pm

Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 2:00pm

Friday, October 20, 2023 at 7:30pm

Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 7:30pm

Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 2:00pm

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