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Character Descriptions

Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein

Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 7:30pm
or
Monday, January 6, 2025 at 7:30pm

Callbacks: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7:30pm

Directed by Steve Isaacson
Choreographed by Logan Sexton

Opens Friday, March 7, 2025

Plot Synopsis

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 continuously abounds.

All Roles Open

Role	Description
Dr. Fredrick Frankenstein	Male or Male presenting-Brilliant brain surgeon, professor and grandson of mad scientist Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein
Igor	Male or Male presenting-Frederick’s faithful, bright-eyed, eager servant and friend–with a hunchback. Sings, Dances, Comic timing.
The Monster	Male or Mal presenting-Played by a bigger man – the bigger the better. The misunderstood creation of Dr. Frankenstein. Also must be able to emit howling/monster/grunting sounds. Tap dancing a plus.
Inga	Female-Frederick’s bubbly, not-so-bright young assistant. Sexy, attractive. A resident of Transylvania. Yodeling is a plus. Sings, Dances (tap a plus), comic timing
Elizabeth Benning	Female-Self-loving, “madcap”, boisterous fiancé of Frederick. Sings, comic timing
Frau Blücher	Female-Intense, stern housekeeper of Frankenstein estate. Former lover of Victor von Frankenstein. Sings, comic timing
Inspector Hans Kemp	Male or Male presenting-Head of the police in Transylvania, with a wooden arm and leg. Justice-driven. Heavy fake German accent.
Blind Hermit	Male or Male presenting-Lonely, poor, blind town hermit longing for a friend. Sings, comic timing
Dr. Victor von Frankenstein	Male or Male presenting-Frederick’s infamous grandfather, sings, will be cast out of the ensemble
Ziggy	Male or Male presenting-The well meaning village idiot. Sings
Ensemble	All genders-Strong vocals and dance/movement. Tap Dancing a plus. The ensemble will portray: gravediggers, villagers, passengers, mad scientists, medical students and various supporting roles. A TON OF STAGE TIME.

Role

Description

Dr. Fredrick Frankenstein

Male or Male presenting-Brilliant brain surgeon, professor and grandson of mad scientist Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein

Igor

Male or Male presenting-Frederick’s faithful, bright-eyed, eager servant and friend–with a hunchback. Sings, Dances, Comic timing.

The Monster

Male or Mal presenting-Played by a bigger man – the bigger the better. The misunderstood creation of Dr. Frankenstein. Also must be able to emit howling/monster/grunting sounds. Tap dancing a plus.

Inga

Female-Frederick’s bubbly, not-so-bright young assistant. Sexy, attractive. A resident of Transylvania. Yodeling is a plus. Sings, Dances (tap a plus), comic timing

Elizabeth Benning

Female-Self-loving, “madcap”, boisterous fiancé of Frederick. Sings, comic timing

Frau Blücher

Female-Intense, stern housekeeper of Frankenstein estate. Former lover of Victor von Frankenstein. Sings, comic timing

Inspector Hans Kemp

Male or Male presenting-Head of the police in Transylvania, with a wooden arm and leg. Justice-driven. Heavy fake German accent.

Blind Hermit

Male or Male presenting-Lonely, poor, blind town hermit longing for a friend. Sings, comic timing

Dr. Victor von Frankenstein

Male or Male presenting-Frederick’s infamous grandfather, sings, will be cast out of the ensemble

Ziggy

Male or Male presenting-The well meaning village idiot. Sings

Ensemble

All genders-Strong vocals and dance/movement. Tap Dancing a plus. The ensemble will portray: gravediggers, villagers, passengers, mad scientists, medical students and various supporting roles. A TON OF STAGE TIME.