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Currently seeking performers for all roles in
Young Frankenstein
Directed by Reed Uthe


Theatre in the Park is committed to inclusivity and a flexible, imaginative casting policy. We also strive to be culturally conscious as it pertains to social and historical content. Performers of all ethnicities, all racial backgrounds, all sexual orientations, all gender identities, and all body sizes and types are encouraged to audition!
 

BASIC INFORMATION

Auditions: In Person and Video Audition options.
No dance at auditions.
Callbacks: By invitation only.
 

IN PERSON AUDITIONS:

Sunday August 17, 2025 4p-6p
Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center
8788 Metcalf OP, KS 66212
Video Auditions: See information below.

To audition you MUST be 16 or older on the day of the first rehearsal
(August 31, 2025). 

If you are 16 or 17 and cast in the show, a guardian permission form must be signed when you accept your role. 

CALLBACK AUDITIONS

Callbacks are by invitation only and will be held Tuesday August 19 from 6p to 9p.

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ONLINE AUDITION FORM

Everyone auditioning is required to complete an online audition form available HERE.(form is available August 4, 2025)
NO PAPER COPIES are needed. DO NOT BRING COPIES OF YOUR FORM OR YOUR RESUME/PHOTO.

  • Auditionees may choose a one hour time slot, 4p-5p or 5p-6p, on Sunday August 17, 2025 and you will be seen during that hour.

  • Audition numbers will automatically be assigned when you choose your time slot at the end of the online audition form process.

  • Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled time slot.

  • The audition form will automatically turn off at 4pm on Sunday August 17 - you must complete the form before this time to audition. 

  • Those auditioning by video must complete the audition form  HERE and select "I will be auditioning by video" and copy and paste your video link into the form. REMEMBER TO CHECK the privacy settings to make sure your video is viewable by our directing team.

  • Video Auditions must be submitted by 11:59pm Saturday August 16, 2025.

  • PLEASE NOTE: Callbacks (if needed) will be by invitation only and WILL be in person on Tuesday August 19, 2025 starting at 6pm

 

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Character descriptions:

Dr. Frederick Frankenstein Brilliant brain surgeon, professor and grandson of mad scientist Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein. To play ages 25 to 35

The Monster: The misunderstood creation of Dr. Frankenstein.

Igor: Frederick’s faithful, bright-eyed, eager servant and friend with a hunchback. To play ages 25 to 35

Inga: Frederick’s young assistant. Attractive and a resident of Transylvania. To play ages 20 to 30

Elizabeth Benning: Frederick's boisterous fiancé. To play ages 25 to 35

Frau Blücher: Stern housekeeper of the Frankenstein estate and former lover of Victor Frankenstein. To play ages 40 to 60

Inspector Hans Kemp: The head of police in Transylvania. Driven by justice, with a wooden arm and leg. To play ages 40 to 50

The Hermit: A lonely, blind town hermit, hoping for a friend. To play ages 30 to 60

Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein: The infamous Dr. Frankenstein and Frederick's grandfather. To play ages 45 to 65

Ziggy: The village idiot. To play ages 18 to 30

Ensemble: Gravediggers, Villagers, Medical Students, Passengers, Mad Scientists
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Before you decide to audition, please seriously consider any potential schedule conflicts or other performance opportunities that may interfere with your commitment to the show you may be cast in.
 

Check the Master Rehearsal and Performance Calendar for this show

Choose 16 measures of a song from a musical that best showcases your voice.

Your song may NOT be from the musical you are auditioning for, but can be in the style if you choose (although not required).  Please choose the 16 measures that BEST showcases your voice, to keep auditions running smoothly we cannot accomodate longer audition cuts.  

There will not be a dance taught at auditions. 
If a dance audition is needed, it will take place during callbacks.


 

Video Audition Requirements

  • COMPLETE AN AUDITION FORM HERE (form is live August 4, 2025)

  • Video Auditions must be submitted by 11:59pm Saturday Audust 16, 2025.

  • No more than 90 seconds in total length, filmed in landscape.

  • State your first and last name. 

  • Tell us the title of the song and the artist/songwriter. 

  • Check the privacy settings when you upload your video to make sure it is viewable by our team. You may upload to any video site that allows access to the video via a link EXCEPT: Dropbox or Google Drive.

  • Sit or Stand, but stay in frame.

  • No dance audition is needed at this time.

  • Performance Reels will not be viewed by the directing team.