Mel Brook's Young Frankenstein Audition Information
Who: Actors/Singers/Dancers aged 55+
Where: Center for Performing Arts, 3754 Pleasant Ave. Minneapolis
When: Monday, August 10 & Tuesday August 11. Callbacks, Thursday, August 13. 6:00–9:00pm
Rehearsal dates: August 24–October 2, M–F, 6–90pm, AND October 5–8, M–Th, 6–10:00pm
Performances: October 9–25, 2026
Performance Location: Gremlin Theatre, St. Paul
Stipend Paid: $500
From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein!
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.
Every bit as relevant to audience members who will remember the original as it will be to newcomers, Young Frankenstein has all the of panache of the screen sensation with a little extra theatrical flair added. It will surely be the perfect opportunity for a production company to showcase an array of talents. With such memorable tunes as “The Transylvania Mania,” “He Vas My Boyfriend” and “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” Young Frankenstein is scientifically proven, monstrously good entertainment.
Character Descriptions & Sides Coming Soon
Character Breakdown
Jerry Lukowski
An unemployed mill worker, fighting to maintain his pride and the custody of his only son. All-American jock and the definitive “man’s man”. Spontaneous. Very prideful.
Vocal range top: Db5
Vocal range bottom: B2
Pam Lukowski
Jerry’s estranged wife and high school sweetheart. She wants what is best for her son. Strong business woman, but also compassionate and motherly.
Vocal range top: Ab4
Vocal range bottom: Eb4
Dave Bukatinsky
Jerry’s best friend and fellow unemployed mill worker. Very much a “man’s man”, but more of a follower than leader. The definitive sidekick. Prideful. Self-conscious about his size.
Vocal range top: Db5
Vocal range bottom: B2
Georgie Bukatinsky
Dave’s wife. She loves her husband, and worries about him. Loud, outgoing and brash. She is the “leader” of her group of girlfriends.
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Harold Nichols
An unemployed supervisor at the mill. Hot Metal’s choreographer. Thinks his worth comes from providing for his wife, so he hides his unemployment from her.
Vocal range top: Ab4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Vicki Nichols
Harold’s wife. She enjoys the finer things in life. Loves her husband more than anything, and supports him no matter what.
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Malcolm MacGregor
An unemployed mill worker. Lives at home with his mother. Depressed, suicidal, awkward, and feeble. Pigeon-chested. Finds comfort in Ethan.
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: C#3
Ethan Girard
An unemployed mill worker. Lonely. Has a blind determination and confidence to succeed. Finds company with Malcolm.
Vocal range top: Ab4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Noah “Horse” T. Simmons
A retired mill worker. Embarrassed about being an “average sized” Black man. Despite being slow when walking, he has explosive dance moves. Frequently grumpy.
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: C#3
Jeanette Burmeister
A piano player of indeterminate years and show-business pro. Sassy, quick-witted, and larger than life. Has slowed down in recent years.
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: F3
Ensemble
Teddy Slaughter, Pam’s live-in boyfriend
Molly MacGregor, Malcolm’s mother
Buddy(Keno) Walsh, a male stripper
Reg Willoughby, an unemployed mill worker
Tony Giordano, a Buffalo club owner
Estelle Genovese, Jerry’s occasional girlfriend
Susan Hershey, friend of Pam and Georgie
Joanie Lish, another friend of Pam and Georgie
Utica, another male stripper
Sides for Auditions
Ensemble Men
No. 16 Let It Go m. 40-47 (1:02-1:22)
Ensemble Women
No. 3 It’s a Woman’s World m. 17-35 (0:20-0:55)
Jerry
No. 12 Breeze Off the River m. 40-end (1:32-end)
Dave/Harold
No. 8 You Rule My World m. 5-20 (0:13-1:05)
Horse
No. 7 Big Black Man m. 20-36 (0:45-1:16)
Malcolm/Ethan
No. 14 You Walk with Me m. 3-14 (0:10-1:16)
Vicki
No. 6 Life with Harold m. 4-19 (0:08-0:30)
Jeanette
No. 11 Jeanette’s Showbiz Number m. 4-20 (0:00-0:53)
Sides for Callbacks
Ensemble & Lead Men
No. 16 Let It Go m. 117B-end (3:00-3:22)
Ensemble & Lead Women
No. 3 It’s a Woman’s World m. 17-35 (0:20-0:55)
No. 13 The Goods m. 60-61 (repeat) (2:14-2:24)
Jerry
No. 9 Michael Jordan’s Ball m. 4-20 (0:00-0:27)
Vicki
No. 6 Life with Harold m. 49-64 (scat section) (1:08-1:29)
Georgie
No. 15 You Rule My World Reprise m. 1-7A (0:00-0:24)