
Young Frankenstein Audition Information

Young Frankenstein
Auditions
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Audition Dates: February 2-4, 2026
Marshall High School
7:00 to 9:00 pm
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Audition dates:
February 2nd, 3rd, and 4th at Marshall High School, 701 N. Marshall Ave, Marshall MI, 49068.
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February 2nd - 7-9 pm
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February 3rd - 7-9 pm
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February 4th - Callbacks, if necessary. 7 - 9 pm
Video auditions will be considered if you can not attend an in person audition although we encourage everyone to attend one of the audition days. You only need to attend one audition day. Please contact the producer if you have a conflict and need information on a video submission or if you have any questions. Jennifer Butterfield (269 )832-8520, jmaussies@live.com.
Please note: Anyone 18 years and older will be required to pass a background check before being cast in the show.
Auditions will be held in three parts - Reading, Vocal, Dance
Read - From script excerpt provided at auditions with another person(s). No memorization is needed.
Vocal - 30-60 seconds of an up-tempo musical theater or pop song that showcases your voice. Please provide your own tracks, a blue-tooth speaker will be provided. Due to limited Wi-Fi in the high school, it is best if you download your music onto your phone. NO A Capella. We are looking for character, confidence and preparation. If you exceed the time limit, you may be asked to stop.
Dance - The dance part of the audition will be done as a group. The choreographer will teach some steps to the group and they will run through the dance several times for the director. No preparation is needed. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can dance in. Also, please bring a water bottle.
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*Choreography auditions may not be done on audition nights based on the availability of our choreographer. If we do not have choreography on the audition days, those interested in a feature or tap dance spot should prepare to stay an additional 15 minutes after the first choreography rehearsal for a skill test.
Rehearsals
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Rehearsals for this production will begin Monday February 9th at Marshall High School.
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Rehearsals will be held Monday through Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
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Important Dates:
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Load In: March 29, 2026
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Tech Saturday: April 4, 2026
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Performance Dates: April 9 -12 at Marshall High School
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ALL conflicts will need to be listed on your audition form. There cannot be any conflicts from the last two weeks of rehearsal through the completion of the show. Conflicts will be considered when casting.
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Audition Form
A link to the Audition Form can be found below. Please print this form, fill it out, and bring it with you to auditions.
If you have any questions, please contact producer Jennifer Butterfield (269) 832-8520
Production Team
Producer: Jennifer Butterfield
Artistic Director: Samantha Fick
Music Director: Sarah Baldwin
Choreographers: Serenity Gerrild​​​​​​
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This show is rated PG-13 due to adult content. It is not recommended for children.
Character Breakdown:
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein
Brilliant brain surgeon, professor and grandson of mad scientist Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
The Monster
The misunderstood creation of Dr. Frankenstein.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: Db2
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Igor
Frederick’s faithful, bright-eyed, eager servant and friend with a hunchback.
Gender: any
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Inga
Frederick’s young assistant. Attractive and a resident of Transylvania.
Gender: female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Accent
Elizabeth Benning
Frederick's boisterous fiancé.
Gender: female
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Frau Blücher
Stern housekeeper of the Frankenstein estate and former lover of Victor Frankenstein.
Gender: female
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: E3
Accent
Inspector Hans Kemp
The head of police in Transylvania. Driven by justice, with a wooden arm and leg.
Gender: male
Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: A2
The Hermit
A lonely, blind town hermit, hoping for a friend.
Gender: any
Age: 30 to 60
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2
Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein
The infamous Dr. Frankenstein and Frederick's grandfather.
Gender: male
Age: 45 to 65
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: C#2
Ziggy
The village idiot.
Gender: any
Age: 18 to 30
Vocal range top: Eb4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Ensemble
Gravediggers
Villagers
Medical Students
Passengers
Mad Scientists
Horses?



