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

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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