Chagrin Valley Little Theatre JOINT AUDITIONS FOR YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN AND A NEW BRAIN! YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN & A NEW BRAIN MARCH 24 | 6 PM MARCH 25 | 7 PM Sign up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0D4FAFA629ABF85-joint Walk-ins and Video auditions also welcome! JOINT AUDITIONS for both productions. Directed by Will C. Crosby Sunday, March 24 from 6pm-10pm Monday, March 25 from 7pm-10pm 5-minute audition slots BY APPOINTMENT Callbacks: Wednesday March 27th 6:30pm-10pm Saturday March 30th 12pm-4pm Because the shows overlap, you can only be cast in one. However, you are welcome to audition for both if you would like to. Questions? Contact the director, Will C. Crosby – Willcodycrosby@gmail.com PREPARATION Please prepare the following: Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of either show (PLEASE DO NOT SING MATERIAL FROM THE SHOW). Bring sheet music in the appropriate key (accompanist will be provided). Bring a headshot and resume if you have them. Please bring a list of conflict dates you may have during the rehearsal period. No conflicts will be accepted for any performance dates or during tech week. CVLT does not offer union contracts or cast understudies and all performers are volunteers. ALL ROLES AVAILABLE. YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN INFORMATION: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Music & Lyrics by Mel Brooks Book by Mel Brooks & Thomas Meehan PRODUCTION DATES: July 19, 20, 26, 27, 28 and August 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 Regular Rehearsals will start June 2nd. Rehearsals will be held based on actor availability. 4-5 days a week expected. Sunday-Thursday 7-10 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. Casting Requirements Looking for a cast of 30, ages 16+ for all roles. All Races, Genders, and Ethnicities will be considered for all parts. Most Characters will play multiple parts. Dr. Frederick Frankenstein Brilliant brain surgeon, professor and grandson of mad scientist Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein. Gender: Male Age: 20 to 40 Vocal range: Bb2-G4 The Monster The misunderstood creation of Dr. Frankenstein. Gender: Male Vocal range: Db2-Bb4 Igor Frederick’s faithful, bright-eyed, eager servant and friend with a hunchback. Gender: Male Age: 18 to 35 Vocal range: Bb2-G4 Inga Frederick’s young assistant. Attractive and a resident of Transylvania. Gender: Female Age: 18 to 30 Vocal range: G3-A5 Elizabeth Benning Frederick’s boisterous fiancé. Gender: Female Age: 20 to 40 Vocal range: F#3-F5 Frau Blücher Stern housekeeper of the Frankenstein estate and former lover of Victor Frankenstein. Gender: Female Age: 35 to 60 Vocal range: E3-C5 Inspector Hans Kemp The head of police in Transylvania. Driven by justice, with a wooden arm and leg. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 60 Vocal range: A2-F4 The Hermit A lonely, blind town hermit, hoping for a friend. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 60 Vocal range: Ab2-F4 Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein The infamous Dr. Frankenstein and Frederick’s grandfather. Gender: Male Age: 40 to 65 Vocal range: C#2-F4 Ziggy The village idiot. Gender: Male/Female Age: 18 to 30 Vocal range: D3-Eb4 Ensemble Gravediggers, Villagers, Medical Students, Passengers, Mad Scientists Gender: Any Ages: 16-60+ Looking for 15-20 strong ensemble members A NEW BRAIN INFORMATION: A NEW BRAIN Music & Lyrics by William Finn Book by William Finn & James Lapine PRODUCTION DATES: August 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 Regular Rehearsals will start June 23rd. Rehearsals will be held based on actor availability. 3-4 days a week expected. Sunday-Thursday 7-10 By the Tony Award-winning authors of Falsettos, here is an energetic, sardonic, often comical musical about a composer during a medical emergency. Gordon collapses into his lunch and awakes in the hospital, surrounded by his maritime-enthusiast lover, his mother, a co-worker, the doctor, and the nurses. Reluctantly, he had been composing a song for a children’s television show that features a frog – Mr. Bungee – and the specter of this large green character and the unfinished work haunts him throughout his medical ordeal. What was thought to be a tumor turns out to be something more operable, and Gordon recovers, grateful for a chance to compose the songs he yearns to produce. Casting Requirements: This is an Ensemble piece, all characters will serve as multiple roles. Looking for a cast of 10 diverse performers. This show is completely sung through and performers should be comfortable with learning a lot of music in a little time. GORDON MICHAEL SCHWINN – The Song Writer A HOMELESS LADY-The Homeless Lady RHODA- The Best Friend/Co-worker NANCY D- The Thin Nurse RICHARD- The Nice Nurse BUNGEE- The Tyrannical Boss JAFAR BERENSTEINER- The Doctor THE MINISTER- The Priest ROGER DELLI-BOVI- The Boyfriend MIMI SCHWINN – The Mother Questions? Contact the director, Will C. Crosby – Willcodycrosby@gmail.com